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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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Hollywood Live: Shooting at Drake's Toronto Res...
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White House Declines to Comment on Marilyn Mosb...
When questioned about calls for President Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State's attorney, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre adopted a noncommittal stance during Friday's White House press briefing.
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Immediate Action Sought on Haiti Crisis
On Wednesday morning, congressional leaders will demand decisive federal action to address Haiti's severe humanitarian and political turmoil.
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Hollywood Live: Kim Godwin is out as president ...
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Breaking the Myth: Yes, Black People Get Skin C...
As Skin Cancer Awareness Month begins, health organizations are sending an important reminder: Although less common, people of color are at risk and must stay vigilant about protection and early detection.
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Biden's Stand: Addressing Antisemitism Today
At the Holocaust Memorial Museum today, President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech condemning antisemitism and aligning the tragic events of the Holocaust with the recent Hamas attacks on Israel this past October 7, the deadliest since World War II.
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Arkansas to Honor Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash w...
The state will soon be represented at the U.S. Capitol by civil rights leader Daisy Bates and musician Johnny Cash.
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Power Moves in the Motor City: VP Harris Drives...
Vice President Kamala Harris continued her Economic Opportunity Tour on Monday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
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Trial Tension: Trump's Inner Circle Takes the S...
The trial, now entering week number three, has prosecutors digging deeper into Trump's inner circle and building a case with testimonials from top aides.
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White House Responds to Police Presence at Coll...
The White House addressed the campus unrest last Friday, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating that decisions over police presence rest with the institutions themselves.
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On this day in 1960, President Eisenhower signe...
The significant legislation ushered in federal oversight of local voter registration sites and penalties for preventing individuals from registering to vote.
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Immigration Tops List of Americans' Concerns fo...
Immigration remains the number one concern among Americans, with more than a quarter citing it as the most important problem facing the nation, according to a new report released by Gallup.
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Medgar Evers to Receive Presidential Medal of F...
Evers, a distinguished World War II veteran and a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, tragically was assassinated on June 12, 1963, in the driveway of his residence in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals No Rate Cuts Soon
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining its aggressive stance in the battle against stubbornly high inflation despite the growing economic risks.
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Campus Clashes: Biden's Balance on Protests and...
Speaking from the White House, President Biden emphasized that while America treasures free speech and dissent, it cannot descend into chaos.
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Canadian-American inventor Elijah McCoy was bor...
Raised by former slaves who had fled to Canada via the Underground Railroad, McCoy went on to patent nearly 60 inventions throughout his life.
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A Step Forward, But Miles to Go: Highlighting B...
Black women continue to face disproportionately high risks, with maternal mortality rates of 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, more than twice as high as their counterparts.
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Harris Calls Out Trump During Reproductive Free...
During her speech, she commented on a Time magazine article in which Trump said he would let red states monitor women's pregnancies and prosecute those who violate abortion bans.
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Professor, poet, and literary critic Sterling A...
Brown is best known for his work in educating and inspiring young poets during his tenure at Howard University.
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Turning Over a New Leaf: Biden Administration t...
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to change marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, recognizing its medical benefits and lower potential for abuse.
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2024 Airline Rankings: Spirit Soars to Top 3, S...
A new report from WalletHub has ranked ultra-low-cost Spirit Airlines as the third-best airline overall, surprisingly besting industry giants like Delta, American, and Southwest.
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Affordable Connectivity Program Ends, Leaving 2...
In just over two years, the program has been a digital lifeline for 23 million households with a notable impact on military families and communities of color.
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Bible Sold by Trump Sparks Outrage From NC Pastor
A new Bible edition intertwining scripture with American patriotic texts has drawn scathing criticism from a North Carolina pastor who lambasted the tome as "blasphemous" during a recent viral sermon.
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Hollywood Live: The axe is falling at the Grio ...
Members of the podcast and video teams have been laid off at the Grio. Plus, Will Smith refuses publicity tour for his the "Bad Boys" movie.
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Columbia Students Take Over Campus Hall
Protestors yelled, "Let's finish what they did in 1968," referring to protests related to the Vietnam War, as they took over Hamilton Hall and smashed windows.
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