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AURN News

Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane

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. Join journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart for in-depth reporting, historic

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1:47

Trump Pushes Death Penalty in DC

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2025/08/26

President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty in Washington, D.C., as part of his aggressive approach to crime in the capital. But the District hasn’t had the death penalty for more than four decades, following a 1972 Supreme Court ruling, repeal by the D.C. Council in 1981, and voter rejection in 1992. Trump’s push also comes as crime in D.C. continues to trend down.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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Howard, Google Project Tackles Bias in AI

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2025/08/26

Howard University and Google have launched Project Elevate Black Voices, an effort to make speech recognition technology more inclusive. The team has collected 600 hours of voice data from Black speakers across 32 states to build a dataset of African American English. Howard will retain ownership and ensure its use benefits Black communities, with initial access limited to HBCUs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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Howard, Google Project Tackles Bias in AI

AURN News ·

2025/08/26

Howard University and Google have launched Project Elevate Black Voices, an effort to make speech recognition technology more inclusive. The team has collected 600 hours of voice data from Black speakers across 32 states to build a dataset of African American English. Howard will retain ownership and ensure its use benefits Black communities, with initial access limited to HBCUs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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1:47

Trump Tries to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook in...

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2025/08/26

President Donald Trump has announced he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the board. Legal experts say he lacks the authority, and attorney Abbe David Lowell has vowed to fight the move in court. The Congressional Black Caucus called Trump’s actions “a racist, misogynistic, and unlawful attack.” The dispute is now headed toward the courts and could reach the Supreme Court. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading

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Trump Tries to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook in...

AURN News ·

2025/08/26

President Donald Trump has announced he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the board. Legal experts say he lacks the authority, and attorney Abbe David Lowell has vowed to fight the move in court. The Congressional Black Caucus called Trump’s actions “a racist, misogynistic, and unlawful attack.” The dispute is now headed toward the courts and could reach the Supreme Court. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading

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Remembering the 1874 Trenton Massacre

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2025/08/26

On Aug. 26, 1874 — 151 years ago — 16 Black men were dragged from a Tennessee jail by a white mob. Five were killed outright, others wounded, and a few escaped. Despite national headlines, intimidation in court led to acquittals and no convictions. The Trenton Massacre remains a stark reminder of how fragile Black freedom was in the Reconstruction South. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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Remembering the 1874 Trenton Massacre

AURN News ·

2025/08/26

On Aug. 26, 1874 — 151 years ago — 16 Black men were dragged from a Tennessee jail by a white mob. Five were killed outright, others wounded, and a few escaped. Despite national headlines, intimidation in court led to acquittals and no convictions. The Trenton Massacre remains a stark reminder of how fragile Black freedom was in the Reconstruction South. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:

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1:47

Trump Signs Orders on DC Policing, Cashless Bail

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2025/08/25

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting crime. One threatens to strip federal funding from states using cashless bail, while another expands federal and military roles in Washington, D.C., policing, including deputizing the National Guard and directing federal agencies to probe local housing and transit. Critics say the orders raise constitutional questions and may not reduce crime. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &

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Trump Signs Orders on DC Policing, Cashless Bail

AURN News ·

2025/08/25

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting crime. One threatens to strip federal funding from states using cashless bail, while another expands federal and military roles in Washington, D.C., policing, including deputizing the National Guard and directing federal agencies to probe local housing and transit. Critics say the orders raise constitutional questions and may not reduce crime. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &

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Pew: Black Voters Largely Disapprove of Trump

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2025/08/25

President Donald Trump is escalating attacks on ABC and NBC, calling for license revocations and steep penalties over their coverage. At the same time, Pew Research polling shows cracks in his base, with approval among younger voters and Black Americans slipping sharply. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pew: Black Voters Largely Disapprove of Trump

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2025/08/25

President Donald Trump is escalating attacks on ABC and NBC, calling for license revocations and steep penalties over their coverage. At the same time, Pew Research polling shows cracks in his base, with approval among younger voters and Black Americans slipping sharply. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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Immigrant Abrego Fights Deportation to Uganda

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2025/08/25

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown, was arrested again in Baltimore and now faces possible deportation to Uganda—a country where he has no ties. His lawyers argue the administration is pursuing retribution after he refused a plea deal, and they are fighting the case in federal court. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast,

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Immigrant Abrego Fights Deportation to Uganda

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2025/08/25

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown, was arrested again in Baltimore and now faces possible deportation to Uganda—a country where he has no ties. His lawyers argue the administration is pursuing retribution after he refused a plea deal, and they are fighting the case in federal court. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your

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1:37

Remembering Aaliyah’s Lasting Legacy

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2025/08/25

On this day in 2001, Aaliyah’s life was tragically cut short in a plane crash at just 22. Known as the “Princess of R&B,” she left behind timeless music, groundbreaking film roles, and an influence that still echoes in today’s artists. Her legacy continues to shine as a symbol of talent, vision, and grace. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Remembering Aaliyah’s Lasting Legacy

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2025/08/25

On this day in 2001, Aaliyah’s life was tragically cut short in a plane crash at just 22. Known as the “Princess of R&B,” she left behind timeless music, groundbreaking film roles, and an influence that still echoes in today’s artists. Her legacy continues to shine as a symbol of talent, vision, and grace. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:01:02

FBI Raids Trump Critic John Bolton

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2025/08/22

The FBI has raided the home and office of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton in a classified documents probe. Bolton, long a fierce Trump critic, was not charged, but the raid is raising alarms. Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI director, cheered the operation online, saying “no one is above the law.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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FBI Raids Trump Critic John Bolton

AURN News ·

2025/08/22

The FBI has raided the home and office of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton in a classified documents probe. Bolton, long a fierce Trump critic, was not charged, but the raid is raising alarms. Kash Patel, Trump’s FBI director, cheered the operation online, saying “no one is above the law.”Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:01:02

Judge Orders Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Shut Down

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2025/08/22

Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp in the Everglades has been ordered to shut down by a federal judge. Judge Kathleen M. Williams cited rushed construction, ignored environmental protections, and reports of inhumane conditions. Environmental groups and the Muscogee tribe called the ruling a victory, while Gov. Ron DeSantis’ spokesman Alex Lanfranconi dismissed it, saying, “The deportations will continue until morale improves.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest

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Judge Orders Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Shut Down

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2025/08/22

Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention camp in the Everglades has been ordered to shut down by a federal judge. Judge Kathleen M. Williams cited rushed construction, ignored environmental protections, and reports of inhumane conditions. Environmental groups and the Muscogee tribe called the ruling a victory, while Gov. Ron DeSantis’ spokesman Alex Lanfranconi dismissed it, saying, “The deportations will continue until morale improves.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest

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Huey P. Newton: Black Panther Leader’s Life and Legacy

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2025/08/22

On Aug. 22, 1989, Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton was shot and killed in Oakland, California. From co-founding the Panthers in 1966 to earning a doctorate in 1980, Newton’s influence and vision shaped civil rights and social justice movements. His ideas continue to inspire activists fighting for equality today. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an

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