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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

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze...

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2025/01/29

According to the Associated Press, a federal judge temporarily blocked a sweeping funding pause initiated by the Trump administration to conduct an ideological review of federal programs. The pause, aimed at halting grants and loans to ensure compliance with executive orders, sparked widespread confusion among states, nonprofits, and local governments relying on federal funds. The judge’s ruling, issued just before the freeze was set to take effect, provides a temporary reprieve until further

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2:03

#HollywoodLive: Grammy Week and Wildfire Relief Efforts

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2025/01/28

It’s Grammy week in Los Angeles, and despite the wildfires and cancellations, the show will go on. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift will be attending, but not necessarily performing. Beyoncé leads all the nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards with 11 nominations, and Swift has six, including nods for album, record, and song of the year. All eyes will be on Beyoncé in those categories. This year’s Grammy telecast carries a renewed sense of purpose, raising funds to support Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts

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1:48

What’s on the Chopping Block With Trump’s Federal...

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2025/01/28

Today marked the first White House briefing under President Donald Trump's second term. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the administration's sweeping freeze on federal grants and funding, describing it as a move to ensure taxpayer dollars aligned with Trump's new executive orders. She stated the freeze will not impact individual assistance programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, and SNAP benefits. However, many are concerned because the freeze, which amounts to trillions

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1:46

Deadly Rebel Assault Forces Mass Exodus in Eastern Congo

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2025/01/28

(AURN News) — At least 14 United Nations peacekeepers were killed and many others wounded when M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, attacked U.N. positions in eastern Congo, the latest casualties in an escalating conflict that has forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. The attacks took place between January 23 and 24, when M23 rebels fired on positions held by the U.N. stabilization mission known as MONUSCO. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that attacks against U.N. personnel may

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1:47

Trump Administration Freezes Federal Money

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2025/01/28

The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on all federal funding impacting essential programs nationwide. A memo from the White House Budget Office demanded a halt to public loans, grants, and aid by 5 p.m. Tuesday, potentially affecting nonprofits, universities, and small businesses. In 2024 alone, the government spent $3 trillion on these programs. This freeze could have severe and dire consequences. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has condemned the move, saying it threatens vital

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7:51

#OTR: Rev. Al Sharpton, MLK Day Rally and a Boycott...

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2025/01/28

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris reports live from the National Action Network MLK Day Rally at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, DC, where founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a powerful address, calling out President Donald Trump and big corporations and urging attendees to walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in using every resource at their disposal in the continued fight against inequality and injustice. Watch the video version of the interview

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1:38

This Day in History: Zora Neale Hurston Passes Away...

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2025/01/28

On January 28, 1960, Zora Neale Hurston, one of the most celebrated writers of the Harlem Renaissance, passed away at the age of 69. Known for her vivid storytelling and groundbreaking exploration of Black life and culture, Hurston’s most popular works include “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” “Mules and Men,” and “Dust Tracks on a Road.” Her writing captured the complexities of race, gender, and identity in ways that continue to resonate today. Despite facing obscurity and financial struggles later

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1:45

Air Force Restores Training on Tuskegee Airmen and...

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2025/01/27

After public outcry and backlash, the Air Force announced it will reinstate its revised basic training class on airmindedness starting Monday. The course highlights the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women's Airforce Service Pilots, the first Black and female pilots in military history. The training will no longer include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) components, following President Donald Trump's executive order banning DEI programs. The suspension of the training sparked

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1:46

Trump Wins Standoff Against Colombia

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2025/01/27

(AURN News) — Colombia has reversed its decision to block U.S. military planes carrying deported immigrants after President Donald Trump threatened severe economic sanctions against the South American nation. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, including on U.S. military aircraft, without limitation or delay,” the White House Press Office said. The

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1:41

Air Force Removes Tuskegee Airmen Training Videos...

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2025/01/27

According to the Associated Press, the Air Force has removed training courses featuring videos of the Tuskegee Airmen to comply with the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first Black military pilots, ferried warplanes during World War II and played a critical role in U.S. military history. The Air Force confirmed the removal of these videos, which had been part of DEI training in basic military courses

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1:46

Grounded Legacy: Tuskegee Airmen Removed From Air...

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2025/01/27

What happens when history that honors our heroes gets erased? That's exactly what went down in the U.S. Air Force after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The fallout: training materials featuring the Tuskegee Airmen, our trailblazing Black military pilots who shattered barriers during World War II, were abruptly pulled from classrooms. These weren't just any lessons, these stories are about the bravery and sacrifice of the

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1:46

Trump Orders Release of MLK Assassination Files

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2025/01/24

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump has ordered federal intelligence officials to release classified records related to the assassination of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with documents concerning President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.The executive order requires the Director of National Intelligence to present a declassification plan within 15 days, with the complete release of the King assassination records mandated within 45 days. The White House said

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1:46

Court Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban—For Now

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2025/01/24

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge John Kaufner ruled Thursday that the order, set to take effect February 19, directly violates the 14th amendment, guaranteeing citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. regardless of their parents' immigration status. The decision came in a lawsuit brought by four states - Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon - who argued the executive order undermines over a century

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2:44

#HollywoodLive: Oscar Snubs & Surprises: Denzel Out,...

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2025/01/24

In this episode of Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart, Tanya dives into the long-awaited Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, which were twice delayed due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. While there are exciting nods for stars like Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), and Zoe Saldana (Amelia Perez), the biggest shocker is the snub of Hollywood legend Denzel Washington for his role in Gladiator 2. Tanya also unpacks the controversy surrounding nominations for The

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Xavier Breaks Barriers As First HBCU To Launch...

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2025/01/24

(AURN News) — Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) announced this week it will make collegiate sports history this fall by becoming the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to establish a varsity co-ed rowing program. The groundbreaking move elevates the school's existing rowing club to varsity status after three successful seasons. The club program was initially established through an innovative partnership with the New Orleans Rowing Club in September 2023. The transition

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1:46

Jeffries Blasts GOP Budget Plan as 'Contract Against...

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2025/01/24

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking aim at the newly unveiled Republican budget plan, calling it an “extreme Contract Against America” and warning of its potential impact on working families and vulnerable communities. “House Republicans can no longer hide their intentions from the American people,” Jeffries said. “It will hurt working families, hurt the middle class, hurt our children, hurt our seniors, and hurt our veterans. [It] will end Medicaid as we know it, destroy the

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1:45

Justice Department Freezes Civil Rights...

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2025/01/24

According to The New York Times, the Justice Department has halted new civil rights investigations and signaled it may backtrack on Biden-era agreements with police departments accused of discrimination or violence. In two internal memos, Chad Mizelle, the department’s chief of staff, ordered a freeze on civil rights litigation and consent decrees, requiring senior Trump appointees’ approval for new cases or interventions. Consent decrees, agreements with local governments to address systemic police

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1:47

Bipartisan Spirit Lives On in Biden's Letter to Trump

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2025/01/22

(AURN News) — President Donald Trump revealed this week he has finally read the traditional letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, describing it as "nice" and "inspirational," offering a rare moment of bipartisan civility in modern American politics. The letter, continuing a tradition started by President Ronald Reagan, was discovered by Trump in a drawer of the Resolute Desk, addressed to "Number 47." This custom of leaving a personal message for the

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1:50

#HollywoodLive: Michelle Obama’s Silent Protest:...

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2025/01/21

In this episode of Hollywood Live with Tanya Hart, Tanya discusses former First Lady Michelle Obama’s notable absence from President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Despite the presence of former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton—along with Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton—Michelle’s decision to skip the event comes as no surprise, given her longstanding opposition to Trump’s presidency and policies. Tanya reflects on Michelle’s powerful stance and support for the causes she

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1:47

Pardons, Policies, and Power: Trump's First Moves as...

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2025/01/21

In a whirlwind start to his second term, President Donald Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted sentences for 14 individuals connected to the January 6th Capitol attack. Among those pardoned are members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy.From there, Trump revoked 78 Biden-era executive orders going after things like diversity, equity, and inclusion, calling them "radical" and "wasteful." Trump also took aim at federal workers, signing a memorandum making

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