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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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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s DEI Grant Crackdown
A California judge halts the Trump administration’s push to restrict diversity and transgender inclusion in federal grant programs.
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Black CEO Brings Solar Power and Jobs to Rural ...
Robert N. Black III is transforming a closed coal plant into a massive solar facility — and a new future for working families.
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Trump’s Troops Face Off With Protesters in L.A.
Federal troops clash with immigrant rights protesters in Los Angeles as state leaders push back on President Trump’s controversial deployment.
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Remembering Sly Stone: The Sound of a Revolution
We remember the life and legacy of Sly Stone, the iconic leader of Sly and the Family Stone, whose music defined an era of funk, soul and change.
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Trump’s NIH Cuts: Scientists Sound the Alarm
Over $12 billion in NIH funding was slashed, prompting top researchers to warn of catastrophic consequences for public health and scientific freedom.
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Pew Report: U.S. Faith Landscape Is Shifting
A global Pew study shows Christianity’s growth is slowing, while non-religious and Muslim populations are surging. Where does America stand?
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Ignites L.A. Prot...
Protesters in Los Angeles push back against Trump’s ICE raids as National Guard troops deploy in a controversial civil rights flashpoint.
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L.A. Protests Escalate Over Trump’s Immigration...
Protests in Los Angeles over ICE raids and National Guard deployment enter a third day, with state and city leaders condemning federal action.
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Black Unemployment Remains Highest in May Jobs ...
Despite overall job growth in May, Black Americans continue to face the highest unemployment rate. Here’s what the numbers reveal about inequality in the labor market.
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States Sue Over Trump Election Order
Nineteen states say Trump’s executive order oversteps the Constitution and risks tossing valid ballots. A judge could decide the future of voting access.
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Trump, Musk Feud Escalates With No Truce in Sight
President Trump and Elon Musk clash over policy, contracts, and bombshell accusations — with no reconciliation call on the calendar.
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Remembering Prince on His Heavenly Birthday
On what would have been his 67th birthday, fans honor Prince — a musical genius and cultural trailblazer whose legacy still shapes the world.
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Newark Mayor Sues U.S. Attorney Over Detention ...
Ras Baraka files suit against U.S. Attorney Alina Habba over his May arrest outside an immigration facility, citing false arrest and defamation.
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Trump’s Trade Wins Don’t Equal Savings at Home
The U.S. trade gap shrank sharply in April, but high prices persist for American families under Trump’s tariff-driven policies.
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Trump’s Travel Ban Expands to 19 Nations
President Trump’s expanded travel ban bars 12 countries outright and imposes stricter vetting on seven others — reigniting controversy.
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CBO: 10 Million Could Lose Health Coverage Unde...
The CBO warns that GOP-backed health reforms and tax credit cuts could leave millions uninsured by 2034.
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Navy to Rename USNS Harvey Milk, Review Civil R...
The Navy’s plan to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and reexamine ships named after civil rights icons has ignited controversy.
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Elon Musk Slams ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Amid GOP ...
As Congress battles over a July 4 deadline, Elon Musk torches the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for fueling debt and dysfunction.
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Report Ranks States on Racial Education Equity ...
A new WalletHub report shows which states lead — and lag — in closing the education gap between Black and white students.
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Housing Piles Up as Working Families Get Priced...
A record $698 billion in homes are now on the market — but most working families still can’t afford to buy.
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Anna Mae Robertson, Six Triple Eight Veteran, D...
Robertson served in the groundbreaking all-Black, all-women Army battalion that processed 17 million letters during WWII.
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Lab Closures Raise Alarms for Worker Safety Nat...
A new report reveals Neogen’s layoffs are just the start — scientists who protect America’s workers are being cut.
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Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for ‘Big, Beautiful ...
Trump urges the Senate to finalize his tax and immigration package by Independence Day, prompting a Republican race against time.
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Lights Out for Afterschool Programs Under Trump...
Trump’s budget proposal cuts all funding for afterschool programs, threatening services for over 1.4 million children.
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Trump Made History With Black Voters — Then Rev...
Trump gained record support from Black and Latino voters — but early moves in his second term have many questioning that support.
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