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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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NAN 2024 Conference Kicks Off in NYC With Elite...
Rev. Al Sharpton, alongside Mayor Eric Adams and over 30 city leaders and state leaders, will inaugurate the 2024 National Action Network Convention with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday in New York City.
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Black Unemployment on the Rise as Overall Econo...
In a mixed economic report, the latest data from the Department of Labor reveals that while the country's overall unemployment rate remains low at 3.8 percent, Black Americans are not sharing equally in the gains.
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Trump Stops Short of Supporting Federal Abortio...
Former President Donald Trump, who has long doubted his role in ending Roe v. Wade, is causing a huge stir on the left and the right after releasing a video stating his beliefs on abortion regulation.
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Rev. Cecil Murray, Esteemed L.A. Pastor and Civ...
Los Angeles pastor, civil rights advocate, and community leader, Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray, passed away on Friday night at the age of 94, following health struggles, as reported by his family to KCAL News.
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Trump Lashes Out at Judge in Hush Money Crimina...
In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform over the weekend, Trump railed against Judge Juan Merchan, who recently broadened a gag order against the former president to include speaking out against the judge's family.
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On this day in 1960, the African National Congr...
Both the ANC and the Pan-African Congress were banned by the government on April 8, 1960.
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Relief on the Horizon: Biden's Bold Student Deb...
The new measures will deliver significant financial reprieve, targeted at those disproportionately affected by student debt.
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NY Returns To Normal After 4.8 Magnitude Earthq...
It was the strongest quake to hit New Jersey in over two centuries, shaking millions, but fortunately sparing anyone from any major harm.
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Grocery Gouging? FTC Slams Retailers for Inflat...
A blistering new report from the Federal Trade Commission accuses some grocery retailers of price gouging during the pandemic recovery.
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Inflation Battle Continues As Prices Remain Ele...
Despite progress, stubborn inflation still weighs on American consumers as the Federal Reserve maintains its campaign to bring prices under control.
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Biden To Visit Site of Key Bridge Collapse; Tak...
President Joe Biden will visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, today.
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Hollywood Live: Lizzo is calling it quits?
Hundreds of musicians are condemning the overreach of artificial intelligence in an open letter | On Instagram, the 35-year-old Lizzo, whose birth name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, expressed feelings of exhaustion over the negativity she continues to face.
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White House Continues Push for National Paid Fa...
Tom Perez, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Jennifer Klein, Director of the Gender Policy Council, convened a meeting with leaders from several states to discuss strategies for enacting a national paid leave program.
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Breathing Relief: Biden & Sanders Push for Affo...
In this stride toward affordable healthcare, major pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and GlaxoSmithKline recently pledged to cap inhaler costs at $35 a month.
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On this day in 1961, comedic genius Eddie Murph...
From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, Murphy rose to prominence with his talent and infectious charm.
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Will There Be Justice for Greenwood?: OK Court ...
The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in the historic case concerning the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, focusing on the demands for reparations by survivors Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Fletcher, both 109 years old.
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Biden Demands Accountability: Outrage Over Huma...
President Joe Biden is condemning the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers in Gaza, including an American.
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White House Meets with Black Leaders on Haiti C...
Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer held talks with Black civil rights leaders at the White House recently to discuss the ongoing crisis and civil unrest in Haiti, the White House said.
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Hollywood Live: The March Madness women are cru...
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Civil Rights Icon Cornel West Continues Bid for...
Famed scholar and civil rights activist Cornel West continues his campaign for the White House. The former Harvard and Princeton professor is campaigning to prioritize "people over profit and love over fear,” according to his campaign.
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On this day in 1984, Coach John Thompson of Geo...
On April 2, 1984, history was made on the basketball court as Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University led his team to victory in the NCAA basketball tournament, becoming the first Black head coach to achieve this milestone.
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Biden Scheduled To Visit Site of Collapsed MD B...
President Joe Biden is scheduled to head to Baltimore on Friday to visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Vote for Choice: Florida's Future Hangs in Balance
In another striking blow to reproductive rights, the Florida Supreme Court has solidified a 15-week abortion restriction and more severely activated a draconian six-week ban signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
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144th White House Easter Egg Roll Kicks Off On ...
The White House is bustling with excitement for the 144th annual Easter Egg Roll. Expected are about 40,000 guests to partake in an event rich with history dating back to the 1870s.
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On this day in 1984, Marvin Gaye was shot by hi...
On the morning of April 1, a heated argument between father and son escalated into violence, tragically resulting in Marvin Gaye being shot three times in the chest by his own father.
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