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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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1:41

#OTD: “A Raisin in the Sun” Debuts on Broadway in 1959

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2025/03/11

On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a Black woman, Lorraine Hansberry. Starring Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil, the play was inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem "Harlem ('A Dream Deferred')" and depicted a struggling Black family in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood. Originally titled “The Crystal Stair,” it was Hansberry’s first play after leaving her writing job. Despite being a debut work, it ran for 530 performances

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1:47

Trump Admin Cracks Down on Universities, Threatens...

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2025/03/11

The Trump administration is cranking up the pressure on colleges and universities, launching a sweeping investigation into 60 institutions over alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination. This comes as Trump makes it clear his administration will not tolerate what it sees as anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses. Just last week, Columbia University became the first target, losing $400 million in federal grants after the administration accused it of failing to crack down on

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2:10

#HollywoodLive: Michelle Obama’s New Podcast and...

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2025/03/10

Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, are launching a brand-new podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. The series will feature thought-provoking discussions on daily life, culture, and big questions—all with insights from experts and celebrity guests. The first two episodes drop on March 12, with Episode 1 introducing the series and Episode 2 featuring Issa Rae. New episodes will be released weekly on all major audio platforms. Meanwhile, Marvel fans may have something big to

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1:54

Wall Street Tanks As Trump's Trade Chaos Sparks...

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2025/03/10

The stock market plunged Monday, sending shockwaves through Wall Street as fears of a recession take center stage. The Dow crashed more than 1,000 points, the Nasdaq collapsed 4.6%, and the S&P 500 sank 3.2%, wiping out all gains since Trump’s reelection. So what’s causing the meltdown? Trump’s trade war. Investors are spooked after a week of whiplash, including tariff shifts. First, he slapped 25% duties on all Mexican and Canadian imports, then carved out last-minute exemptions for goods

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1:49

Trump Makes Bold Economic Promises Amid Ongoing...

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2025/03/10

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump is making sweeping promises about economic prosperity as his administration grapples with persistent inflation, slowing job growth and high grocery prices that continue to burden Americans in the early months of his second term. The president's economic agenda has been complicated by uncertainty surrounding his tariff policies, which have faced repeated delays, changes and possible reversals. "All I know is this, we're going to take in hundreds of billions of

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1:47

Native American Tribes Sue Trump Administration Over...

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2025/03/10

According to The New York Times, Native American tribes and students are suing the Trump administration over layoffs at federally run Native schools, claiming the cuts have severely harmed education quality. The layoffs, part of broader federal job reductions, affected nearly a quarter of staff at Indian Nations University in Kansas and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in New Mexico. Instructors, a basketball coach, and maintenance workers were among those dismissed in February, leading

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1:47

Shutdown Showdown: House GOP Pushes Spending Bill...

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2025/03/10

The government is one week away from a shutdown, and House Republicans are playing hardball. Instead of negotiating, Speaker Mike Johnson is forcing a take-it-or-leave-it spending bill to the floor Tuesday, daring Democrats to vote against it. The bill boosts defense spending to $892 billion while slashing non-defense programs by $13 billion. It also cuts funding for local projects and gives the Trump administration sweeping power over federal spending decisions. Democrats are calling it a power

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2:10

#HollywoodLive: Adrien Brody’s Oscar Win and Harvey...

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2025/03/07

Adrien Brody took home the Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist on Sunday night, delivering a speech that unexpectedly included a mention of Harvey Weinstein’s children with his ex-wife, Georgina Chapman—who also happens to be Brody’s current partner.Backstage, Brody reflected on the historical significance of his role, saying: “As I had mentioned in my speech, I am oddly receiving recognition for representing a time in history that we witness unchecked anti-Semitism. Hatred and oppression have no

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1:48

Democrats Join With Republicans to Censure Rep. Al Green

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2025/03/06

“The House has resolved that Representative Al Green be censured.” House Republicans, along with 10 Democrats, joined together on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for protesting during President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, where he shouted that the president has no mandate to cut Medicaid. Fellow Democrats joined him in the well as they sang, “We Shall Overcome.” Democrats continued singing, and Republicans eventually cut the feed to the House floor, preventing the

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1:46

Trump's Speech Draws 69% Positive Reaction

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2025/03/06

(AURN News) — A new poll conducted by CNN shows that 69% of those surveyed had a positive reaction to President Donald Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The poll found that 25% said they had a somewhat positive reaction and 44% had a very positive reaction. While this was higher than former President Biden's last joint congressional speech, it fell short of Trump's earlier addresses. In March 2024, Joe Biden received a net positive of 65%, compared to April 2021, his first

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1:47

Trump Administration to Cut 80,000 VA Jobs, Raising...

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2025/03/06

Eighty thousand jobs — that's the number that the Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to slash, rolling back staffing to pre-2020 levels. VA Secretary Doug Collins insists the cuts won't affect veterans' healthcare benefits, calling it a move toward efficiency. However, veterans groups and lawmakers from both parties are alarmed, warning that mass layoffs could reduce access to care and essential services for millions of veterans. The memo tells agency leaders to begin restructuring in

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2:02

#HollywoodLive: Oscars 2025 – Record-Breaking...

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2025/03/06

The 97th Academy Awards drew an estimated 19.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched Oscars in five years and the biggest primetime entertainment show of 2025 so far, according to ABC. A notable boost in viewership came from younger audiences streaming on mobile and laptops, proving that Hollywood’s biggest night still commands attention. One of the most controversial films of the night, “Emilia Pérez,” entered with 13 nominations but didn’t dominate the way some expected. However, Zoe

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1:38

Jazz and R&B Legend Roy Ayers Dies at 84

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2025/03/06

Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz and R&B musician known as the “godfather of neo-soul,” has died at 84 after a long illness. His family announced his passing on March 4, 2025, in New York City through a statement on his social media accounts. Born on September 10, 1940, in Los Angeles, Ayers grew up in a musical household. His mother was a piano instructor, and his father played trombone. He formed his first group while in high school and released his debut album, “West Coast Vibes,” in 1963. Roy

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#HollywoodLive: Remembering Angie Stone – A Soulful...

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2025/03/06

The music industry is in shock and mourning the tragic loss of neo-soul legend Angie Stone. The singer, known for timeless hits like “No More Rain” and “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You”, died in a car crash early Saturday morning while traveling from Montgomery, Alabama, to Atlanta. Her longtime manager, Walter Millsap, confirmed that Stone was the only fatality, as the vehicle she was in flipped over and was hit by a big rig. A trailblazer in neo-soul, Angie helped shape the genre alongside Erykah Badu,

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1:50

Supreme Court Orders Trump Admin to Release Foreign...

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2025/03/06

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration must release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, but the timeline for when or if that money will actually reach aid organizations remains unclear. In a 5-4 decision, Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the Court’s liberal justices, rejecting Trump’s appeal to keep the freeze in place. Meanwhile, Justice Samuel Alito blasted the ruling, calling it “judicial overreach” and claiming it unfairly burdens

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1:46

Sheila Jackson Lee's Daughter Honors Sylvester...

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2025/03/05

(AURN News) — Former Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter, daughter of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee who was a political legend, is paying tribute to Congressman Sylvester Turner, who died peacefully Wednesday at age 70, according to his office."Congressman Sylvester Turner was more than a public servant- he was a man of God and quintessential Houstonian who loved our City more than anyone I know," Carter said in a statement to AURN News. "He stood and fought for all people to have access to their

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1:27

Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies at 70, Months After...

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2025/03/05

Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) has reportedly passed away, just months after winning the congressional seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). Turner, 70, was an attorney and a longtime public servant. He spent 26 years in the Texas House of Representatives before becoming the mayor of Houston. His leadership and dedication to public service made a lasting impact on Texas politics. His passing marks the loss of a significant figure in the state's political landscape. Learn more

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1:46

Trump's Victory Speech: Bold Claims, Divisive...

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2025/03/05

In a fiery 90-minute address, President Donald Trump delivered a boastful victory speech to a joint session of Congress. Trump declared, "America is back," and touted his administration's swift and unrelenting actions. However, the speech was packed with exaggerated claims, divisive rhetoric, and inaccurate statements. He highlighted his border policies, calling for harsher deportations, and defended his tariffs, which critics say have only driven up consumer prices. Despite the rhetoric, he

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1:47

Hakeem Jeffries Urges Restraint Ahead of Trump's Address

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2025/03/04

What’s the best way for Democrats to show their opposition to President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress tonight? Well, for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the answer is clear: resist the temptation to stage dramatic disruptions.At a closed-door meeting, he reminded members that while the pressure from their base to protest is high, going overboard could backfire. Instead, he urged colleagues to keep their focus on the American people and maintain unity. While some Democrats

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1:46

Trumponomics 101: Why Tariffs?

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2025/03/04

(AURN News) — New tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday as President Donald Trump aims to pressure companies to relocate manufacturing to the United States. The 25% tariffs are part of what the president describes as an effort to incentivize businesses to build and expand operations on American soil rather than in neighboring countries. "So what they have to do is build their car plants, frankly, and other things in the United States, in which case they have no tariffs,"

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