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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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65 Years Ago Today: Martin Luther King Jr. Surv...
King was in a store signing copies of his newly released book, "Stride Toward Freedom," when a 42-year-old, mentally disturbed woman lunged at him with the letter opener, lodging its tip deep in King’s chest.
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Mounting U.S. Money Woes: From Record National ...
As continued partisan political discord on Capitol Hill raises the specter of a looming government shutdown, another grave concern has emerged - the escalating national debt.
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Hollywood Live: Rihanna's Super Bowl baby has f...
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Cast Your Power: National Voter Registration Da...
On National Voter Registration Day, President Joe Biden took a moment to reflect on the long, hard-fought battle for voting rights in America, especially emphasizing the struggles of Black Americans and women who only gained the right to vote in 1965.
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Former President Obama Backs UAW Strike, Recall...
The United Auto Workers union, currently undertaking a major strike, has received support from former President Barack Obama.
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Tick Tock on the Shutdown Clock: Can McCarthy R...
With just days to go, McCarthy is facing a revolt from the far right of his own party, who are rejecting even his hardline proposals for border security.
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Special Counsel Smith Refutes Trump's Request f...
In a legal brief, Smith wrote that there’s “no valid basis under the relevant law and fact” for Chutkan to step down from overseeing the case, CBS News reports.
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Freedom Takes Flight: Five Americans Soar to Li...
Senior officials from both the Biden administration and Qatar confirmed the U.S. citizens were aboard a flight departing Tehran earlier today.
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Americans See China as a Major Threat
New data released by the Pew Research Center highlights a prevailing sense of distrust among Americans towards China, positioning the nation as a significant concern on the international stage.
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Hunter Biden Indicted: A First for a President'...
As President Biden considers re-election in 2024, the stakes couldn't be higher. Republicans are already rallying, launching an impeachment inquiry tied to Hunter's business activities that they feel President Biden benefited from when he was vice president.
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On this day in 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Ch...
Today marks 60 years since September 15, 1963, when 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was targeted in a heinous act of racial violence. On that day, four Black girls, Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley, and Denise McNair, lost their lives in a devastating bombing.
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Record Breaking Rental Prices Squeeze Households
Redfin's latest findings reveal that the average cost of rent in the United States has reached a staggering $2,052, a figure that is sending shockwaves through the rental market.
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Hollywood Live: America's biggest newspaper cha...
The biggest newspaper chain in the United States has two new job listings; a Taylor Swift reporter and a Beyoncé reporter.
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Trump vs. Fani Willis: Judge Denies One Big Geo...
A Georgia court has thwarted Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' plans to have former President Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants tried together in a case surrounding Georgia's election subversion.
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Fisk University Names Dr. Agenia Walker Clark a...
On September 12, Fisk University announced Dr. Agenia Walker Clark will be the 18th president of the prestigious HBCU.
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2022 Census Report: What the Numbers Mean for A...
There was a 2.3% drop in median income last year, primarily in white, non-Hispanic households. Black household incomes held relatively steady.
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Unlocking Billions: Biden’s New Guide for Commu...
President Biden's Investing in America agenda is unlocking billions of dollars for infrastructure, clean energy, and climate resilience. Over 90 percent of the funding will go straight to state and local governments, tribes, and territories.
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Biden Impeachment Inquiry: A Political Chess Ga...
Timing is key. With the 2024 presidential election inching closer, the stakes couldn't be higher. Is this the opening gambit in a longer political battle or a serious call for accountability?
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On this day in 1885, Alain Locke was born
Alain Locke was born on September 13, 1885. He was best known for his influential work during the Harlem Renaissance.
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Hollywood Live: VMAs are back, and all Artist o...
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Famed Pastor Tony Evans Announces Engagement
Dr. Tony Evans, 74, the renowned pastor and author, has shared the joyous news of his engagement during a heartfelt service at the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas.
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Federal Indictments for Five Memphis Officers i...
The officers, who have already pleaded not guilty to state charges, are also staring down a federal civil lawsuit.
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Illinois Breaks Chains: First State to End Cash...
A shift in criminal justice is taking place in Illinois, making it the first state in the U.S. to abolish cash bail. Starting September 18, the Land of Lincoln will become a testing ground for pre-trial fairness.
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Michael Irvin settles lawsuit against Marriott ...
Irvin vehemently denied any wrongdoing and no criminal charges were ever filed over the incident. According to Sports Illustrated, Irvin settled for $100 million.
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22 Years Later, Breakthrough DNA Tech IDs More ...
As America marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City officials broke ground using science to identify two more victims.
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