AURN News
American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.
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#OTD: Clara 'Mother Hale' McBride Born in 1905,...
On this day (April 1) in 1905, Clara McBride—later known as “Mother Hale”—was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
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Bayou Ballot Blowback: Louisiana Voters Reject ...
Louisiana voters delivered a clean sweep rejection of four constitutional amendments backed by MAGA-aligned Gov. Jeff Landry.
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Trump to Unveil Tariff Plans on Self-Declared '...
April 2 is the day Trump has promised to announce just exactly what he will do when it comes to tariffs.
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Trump Flirts With Third Term in Power Grab Talk
In a phone interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, Trump declared, “I’m not joking” — in reference to seeking a third term in office.
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Trump Hints at Third Term Despite Constitutiona...
According to CNN, President Donald Trump did not rule out a potential third term during a recent interview, despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting it.
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Trump Order Strips Union Rights From Federal Wo...
The administration says it’s about national security, but the order covers agencies like Health and Human Services and the Department of Energy, not just the military.
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Trump Aims to Rewrite History in Museum Overhaul
The order attacks exhibits on racism, equity, identity, and inclusion, and threatens funding for museums like the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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#OTD: Martin Luther King Jr. Leads Final March ...
On March 28, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. journeyed to Memphis, Tennessee, to support Black sanitation workers in their quest for dignity and fair treatment.
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#HollywoodLive: Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrenc...
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HHS Lays Off 10,000 as Trump, RFK Jr. Gut Natio...
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced it would fire 10,000 employees from the Department of Health and Human Services, a move that slashes more than 12% of the agency’s workforce and reshapes nearly every division under the direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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NATO Summit Set for June Already Draws Anti-Tru...
Questions about the United States' future relationship with NATO remain prominent as President Donald Trump begins his second term.
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HHS Cancels $12 Billion in Public Health Grants...
HHS abruptly canceled over $12 billion in pandemic-era grants meant to support infectious disease tracking, mental health services, and addiction treatment.
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Trump's Executive Order: A Step Toward Election...
The executive order targets mail-in voting and citizenship verification—two key components that could impact millions of voters.
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Major Pennsylvania Upset Sends Warning Shot to ...
Democrat James Malone flipped a state seat that Republicans have held for decades—a district Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2024.
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Consumer Confidence Takes a Big Hit
Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level in 12 years in March, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline as Americans grow increasingly pessimistic about business conditions and job prospects.
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Dems Hold Meeting To Protect SNAP From GOP Cuts
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries slams proposed Republican cuts to SNAP, warning they could leave millions of vulnerable Americans—including children, seniors, and veterans—without access to food.
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Trump Considers Reparations for Pardoned Jan. 6...
President Donald Trump, who once dismissed reparations for Black Americans as "a very unusual thing" and appeared displeased when I questioned him directly about the subject during his first term, is now considering providing compensation to individuals arrested for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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#HollywoodLive: Remembering George Foreman, Jal...
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Signal Gate: Trump Administration Under Fire fo...
This morning, The Atlantic reported new revelations about the Trump administration’s mishandling of sensitive military information on the Signal messaging app.
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This Day in History: Aretha Franklin, the “Quee...
Known for her powerful voice and unforgettable hits like “Respect,” “Think,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” Franklin became a global icon and a trailblazer in both music and civil rights.
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Trump Officials Face Scrutiny After Discussing ...
What happens when top officials discuss military plans in a group chat that accidentally includes journalists?
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mass Firi...
The Trump administration is requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court allow it to proceed with the dismissal of more than 16,000 federal employees who are still within their probationary periods.
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Faith Counselor Tackles Political Anxiety Crisis
Biblical counselor and mental health coach Rochelle Jones observes that people are feeling overwhelmed by current events.
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Mia Love, First Black Republican Congresswoman,...
Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, passed away peacefully Sunday at her home in Saratoga Springs, Utah, after battling brain cancer, surrounded by family in her final moments.
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Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman in Congr...
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at age 49 in her Utah home, surrounded by family.
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