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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

100 Days In: Trump's Economy Continues to Stumble

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2025/04/25

(AURN News) — The U.S. economy continues to take a beating under President Donald Trump’s second term, with consumer confidence plunging to levels not seen since the early 1980s. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers reported that its sentiment index slipped from 57.0 in March to 52.2 in April, marking the fourth straight month of declines. “Expectations have fallen a precipitous 32% since January, the steepest three-month percentage decline seen since the 1990 recession,” said

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#OTD: United Negro College Fund Incorporated

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2025/04/25

On April 25, 1944, one of the nation’s most vital philanthropic institutions, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), was incorporated. Founded by Frederick D. Patterson, then president of Tuskegee University, along with Mary McLeod Bethune and others, the UNCF has awarded hundreds of millions in scholarships to help Black students attend private historically Black colleges and universities. In 1972, it adopted the iconic motto, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” one of the most recognized

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#OTD: United Negro College Fund Incorporated

AURN News ·

2025/04/25

On April 25, 1944, one of the nation’s most vital philanthropic institutions, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), was incorporated. Founded by Frederick D. Patterson, then president of Tuskegee University, along with Mary McLeod Bethune and others, the UNCF has awarded hundreds of millions in scholarships to help Black students attend private historically Black colleges and universities.In 1972, it adopted the iconic motto, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste,” one of the most recognized slogans

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1:47

The People to Trump: We Aren’t Buying It

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2025/04/25

Despite President Donald Trump’s social media spin, the polls tell a different story. His approval ratings are plummeting—not rising. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll puts his approval at just 42%, down from 47% after his return to the White House in January. He’s also underwater on every major issue—from inflation to immigration—with just 38% approving of his handling of the economy. Pew Research shows an even lower 40% overall approval, while The Economist/YouGov clocks him at 41%. The pattern is

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The People to Trump: We Aren’t Buying It

AURN News ·

2025/04/25

Despite President Donald Trump’s social media spin, the polls tell a different story. His approval ratings are plummeting—not rising. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll puts his approval at just 42%, down from 47% after his return to the White House in January.He’s also underwater on every major issue—from inflation to immigration—with just 38% approving of his handling of the economy. Pew Research shows an even lower 40% overall approval, while The Economist/YouGov clocks him at 41%. The pattern is

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1:47

#OTD: James Richardson Exonerated After 21 Years in...

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2025/04/25

On April 25, 1989, James Richardson was exonerated after spending 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit—the poisoning deaths of his seven children in 1967. A Florida fruit picker, Richardson was wrongfully convicted after flawed police work, suppressed evidence, and false testimony. His neighbor, Bessie Reece, had poisoned the children’s lunch, but jurors never learned of her criminal past or her later confession. Special prosecutor Janet Reno reopened the case, uncovering the truth and

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#OTD: James Richardson Exonerated After 21 Years in...

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2025/04/25

On April 25, 1989, James Richardson was exonerated after spending 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit—the poisoning deaths of his seven children in 1967. A Florida fruit picker, Richardson was wrongfully convicted after flawed police work, suppressed evidence, and false testimony.His neighbor, Bessie Reece, had poisoned the children’s lunch, but jurors never learned of her criminal past or her later confession. Special prosecutor Janet Reno reopened the case, uncovering the truth and

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Trump Signs 7 Executive Orders Targeting Education...

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2025/04/25

President Donald Trump signed seven executive orders Wednesday targeting America’s education system—chief among them, a major rollback on civil rights. The most controversial move: eliminating disparate impact, a key legal tool used for decades to challenge discrimination in schools, housing, and employment.Under disparate impact, it didn’t matter whether intent was proven—if the outcome was unequal, it still counted. But Trump says that’s government overreach.The administration is also canceling

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Trump Signs 7 Executive Orders Targeting Education...

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2025/04/25

President Donald Trump signed seven executive orders Wednesday targeting America’s education system—chief among them, a major rollback on civil rights. The most controversial move: eliminating disparate impact, a key legal tool used for decades to challenge discrimination in schools, housing, and employment. Under disparate impact, it didn’t matter whether intent was proven—if the outcome was unequal, it still counted. But Trump says that’s government overreach. The administration is also

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Trump’s Approval Plummets

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2025/04/24

(AURN News) — As President Donald Trump gets ready to mark his first 100 days in office in his second term on April 30th, new polling data from the Pew Research Center shows a significant drop in public approval and growing resistance to his administration’s sweeping policy changes.Trump’s approval rating now stands at 40%, according to Pew, down seven points since February. The report attributes the slide to widespread disapproval of the president’s continued use of executive actions and

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1:47

Trump’s Approval Plummets

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2025/04/24

(AURN News) — As President Donald Trump gets ready to mark his first 100 days in office in his second term on April 30th, new polling data from the Pew Research Center shows a significant drop in public approval and growing resistance to his administration’s sweeping policy changes. Trump’s approval rating now stands at 40%, according to Pew, down seven points since February. The report attributes the slide to widespread disapproval of the president’s continued use of executive actions and

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Trump DOJ Pulls Plug on Violence Prevention Funds...

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2025/04/24

It was the kind of email that hits like a gut punch. More than 350 community programs received a message from the Trump Justice Department: their funding was done. No warning. Just done. Millions of dollars slashed from efforts to stop gun violence, treat opioid addiction, and support victims of violent crime.The DOJ says the money no longer aligns with department priorities, but for programs like Oakland Youth Alive and the Baltimore Center for Hope, it’s a death sentence. These frontline groups

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Trump DOJ Pulls Plug on Violence Prevention Funds...

AURN News ·

2025/04/24

It was the kind of email that hits like a gut punch. More than 350 community programs received a message from the Trump Justice Department: their funding was done. No warning. Just done. Millions of dollars slashed from efforts to stop gun violence, treat opioid addiction, and support victims of violent crime. The DOJ says the money no longer aligns with department priorities, but for programs like Oakland Youth Alive and the Baltimore Center for Hope, it’s a death sentence. These frontline groups

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1:47

Top Polluted Cities Revealed—Is Yours One of Them?

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2025/04/23

(AURN News) — How clean is your air? The American Lung Association released its latest report this week that includes the most polluted cities in the United States, revealing surprising locations impacted by significant air pollution. Cities were ranked based on ozone pollution, year-round particle pollution, and short-term particle pollution.Leading the list for ozone pollution is Los Angeles-Long Beach, California. Visalia, California, followed closely, along with Bakersfield-Delano, California;

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Top Polluted Cities Revealed—Is Yours One of Them?

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2025/04/23

(AURN News) — How clean is your air? The American Lung Association released its latest report this week that includes the most polluted cities in the United States, revealing surprising locations impacted by significant air pollution. Cities were ranked based on ozone pollution, year-round particle pollution, and short-term particle pollution.Leading the list for ozone pollution is Los Angeles-Long Beach, California. Visalia, California, followed closely, along with Bakersfield-Delano, California;

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1:47

Stephen Miller Wants Reparations—For America?

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2025/04/23

White House aide Stephen Miller is at it again—this time, demanding reparations. Not for slavery. Not for Jim Crow. Not for Black families locked out of the American dream. No—Miller wants reparations for white America for what he calls the "cost of immigration." His remarks came after the administration was accused of violating a Supreme Court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. Instead of apologizing, Miller launched into a rant—blaming immigrants

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Stephen Miller Wants Reparations—For America?

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2025/04/23

White House aide Stephen Miller is at it again—this time, demanding reparations. Not for slavery. Not for Jim Crow. Not for Black families locked out of the American dream. No—Miller wants reparations for white America for what he calls the "cost of immigration."His remarks came after the administration was accused of violating a Supreme Court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador.Instead of apologizing, Miller launched into a rant—blaming immigrants for

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1:47

From DOGE to Damage Control: Musk to Scale Back...

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2025/04/23

Tesla stock is in a nosedive, dropping nearly 40% this year. Profits have plunged 71% year-over-year, and Elon Musk says he’s finally refocusing on Tesla—not Trump. After months of moonlighting in the Trump White House leading DOGE, Musk says he’ll reduce his time with the agency next month. That comes as Tesla faces a 13% drop in sales and a 9% revenue loss. Who’s to blame? Musk’s political entanglements, fierce competition from China, and backlash to Trump’s steep tariffs. Tesla owners are

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From DOGE to Damage Control: Musk to Scale Back...

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2025/04/23

Tesla stock is in a nosedive, dropping nearly 40% this year. Profits have plunged 71% year-over-year, and Elon Musk says he’s finally refocusing on Tesla—not Trump. After months of moonlighting in the Trump White House leading DOGE, Musk says he’ll reduce his time with the agency next month.That comes as Tesla faces a 13% drop in sales and a 9% revenue loss. Who’s to blame? Musk’s political entanglements, fierce competition from China, and backlash to Trump’s steep tariffs. Tesla owners are trading

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1:39

Student Loan Collections to Resume May 5, Ending...

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2025/04/23

According to the Associated Press, beginning May 5, the Education Department will resume collecting defaulted student loans through the Treasury Department’s offset program, which withholds tax refunds, federal salaries, and benefits. Borrowers may also face wage garnishment after 30 days’ notice. This move ends a COVID-era pause on collections in place since March 2020. About 5.3 million borrowers are currently in default, with millions more at risk. Advocates criticize the policy as harsh and

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