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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: Biden to Blame for Country's Division

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2024/12/10

(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump rebuffed calls to concede the 2020 election in his first interview since winning the presidency, placing responsibility for the nation's current deep political divisions squarely on President Joe Biden's shoulders. "When you say the country is deeply divided, I'm not the president. Joe Biden's the president," Trump said in an interview aired Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." Trump repeatedly emphasized his current status to underscore his point. "No, I'm

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1:42

Trump Reiterates Plan to End Birthright Citizenship...

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2024/12/10

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated plans to end birthright citizenship, a policy rooted in the 14th Amendment. Ratified in 1868 during Reconstruction, the amendment was designed to ensure citizenship rights for formerly enslaved individuals and their descendants, marking a crucial step in dismantling the legal framework of slavery. It guarantees that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States" are citizens. Trump has not clarified how he would bypass the amendment, which requires

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1:45

Will Trump Make Crypto Great Again?

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2024/12/06

(AURN News) — President-elect Donald Trump recently announced the appointment of Silicon Valley entrepreneur David Sacks as "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar" in his incoming administration, while celebrating Bitcoin's rise to $100,000. Continuing to work from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Mr. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to herald Bitcoin's milestone price."CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS!!! $100,000!!! YOU'RE WELCOME!!! Together, we will Make America Great Again!" Trump posted. In naming

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1:45

Concerns Mount Over Gabbard’s Nomination for Intel Chief

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2024/12/06

Nearly 100 former national security officials are urging the Senate to take a closer look at President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence. The group, which includes former diplomats and intelligence leaders, has raised concerns about her qualifications. Critics argue her position could strain U.S. alliances and hinder intelligence sharing. In letters to Senate leaders, the officials called for closed-door hearings to examine government records on

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1:45

Justice Department Report Finds Systemic Civil Rights...

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2024/12/06

The Justice Department released a 73-page report Wednesday detailing systemic civil rights violations by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force, racial disparities, and mistreatment of people with mental health issues. The report highlighted "aggressive and frightening encounters" with children, such as an eight-year-old who faced nine incidents of threats, handcuffing, and physical harm from 2021 to 2023. The investigation followed the January 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, a

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2:52

#HollywoodLive: Kendrick Lamar’s Tour & Super Bowl...

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2024/12/06

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart brings exciting news for music fans. Kendrick Lamar has announced his Grand National Tour, set to hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer. Fresh off the release of his album G and X, featuring collaborations with SZA on tracks like “Luther” and “Gloria,” Lamar’s tour promises to bring his signature creativity and confidence to fans. The tour kicks off on April 19th in Minneapolis and includes stops in Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia,

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Yvette Clarke To Lead a Historic Congressional Black...

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2024/12/06

Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford is passing the torch as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), making way for New York Congresswoman Yvette Clarke to lead during the 119th Congress. Under his leadership, the CBC championed justice and equity during pivotal national moments. Clarke now steps in as the caucus prepares for its largest membership in history, with 62 members in the House and Senate. Horsford, reelected to represent Nevada's 4th congressional district, called Clarke a

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2:43

#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé Named Entertainer of the...

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2024/12/05

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart highlights Beyoncé’s crowning achievement as Billboard names her the most important entertainer of the 21st century. As we close the first quarter of the century, Beyoncé takes the top spot on Billboard’s list of the 25 greatest pop stars of the last 25 years. While Taylor Swift dominates in numbers, Billboard’s editorial team recognizes Beyoncé for her unparalleled influence, innovation, and impact on the industry and the world. Tanya reassures Swifties

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1:43

California Bill Proposes Admission Priority for...

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2024/12/05

According to the Associated Press, a California lawmaker has introduced a bill to prioritize descendants of slaves in admissions at the University of California and California State University, two of the nation’s largest public university systems. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Los Angeles Democrat, said the measure aims to address historical and ongoing discrimination. “We have a moral responsibility to right these wrongs,” Bryan said. The proposal comes amid national debates over diversity

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1:46

DEI Under Siege: Trump and Corporate America Roll...

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2024/12/05

The rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is intensifying as President-elect Donald Trump and major corporations lead the charge. Trump has tapped conservative activist Christopher Rufo to draft a federal plan tying university funding to the removal of DEI programs, threatening billions of dollars in aid to institutions like Harvard, which received $686 million in research funds last year. Rufo, known for his controversial views on race and gender, aims to eliminate what he

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1:46

NYC Mayor to Work With Trump on City's Migrant Crisis

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2024/12/04

(AURN News) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to work with President-elect Donald Trump on addressing the city's immigration crisis, focusing on removing migrant criminals and seeking input from Trump's designated border czar, Tom Homan.“I've said it over and over again, we need to fix the immigration problem in the city...the American people said that. I don't know if you really watched the election results. The president-elect had the popular vote. He had the electoral vote. He was

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1:43

Biden Confronts Slavery's Legacy While Strengthening...

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2024/12/04

"Today I'm announcing over $1 billion in new humanitarian support for Africans displaced from homes by historic droughts and food insecurity. We know African leaders and citizens are seeking more than just aid. You seek investment. So the United States is expanding our relationship all across Africa, from assistance to aid to investment to trade. Moving from patrons to partners to help bridge the infrastructure gap." That was President Joe Biden making history as the first sitting U.S. president to

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1:47

#OTD: Celebrating Jay-Z’s 55th Birthday

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2024/12/04

Today marks the 55th birthday of Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter on Dec. 4, 1969, in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Rising from hustling in the streets to building an empire, Jay-Z began his career as a rapper in 1989 with his first verse appearing on Jaz-O’s “The Originators.” In 1996, he founded Roc-A-Fella Records and released Reasonable Doubt, a groundbreaking debut that cemented his status in hip-hop. Although he announced retirement after The Black Album in 2003, his return with

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1:47

Trouble Ahead for Trump's Pentagon Pick

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2024/12/04

President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is under increasing fire as Republican senators question his fitness for the role. Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and Army vet, has drawn criticism over allegations of mistreating women, drinking on the job, poor leadership in past roles, and allegations of rape. These issues are raising serious concerns about his ability to oversee the vast and complex operations of the Pentagon. Today he will sit down with Fox News in

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1:47

Monroe Nichols Makes History As Tulsa's First Black...

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2024/12/03

On his first full day in office, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols is already tackling the city's biggest challenges, with homelessness at the top of his agenda. Sworn in on Dec. 1, Nichols is the first Black mayor in Tulsa's history and has set ambitious goals for his first 100 days.He aims to eliminate long-term homelessness in the city by 2030 and quickly expand emergency and transitional housing options while decommissioning homeless camps. Nichols, citing a 33 percent rise in homelessness in Tulsa

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1:46

Congressional Report Claims COVID Lab Origins

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2024/12/03

(AURN News) — A congressional investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and the government's pandemic response has concluded that the virus likely emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, according to a final report from the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. The extensive two-year investigation, which included 30 interviews and depositions, 25 hearings and meetings, and the review of over one million documents, revealed several key findings about the pandemic's origins and

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#OTD: Frederick Douglass Launches “The North Star”...

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2024/12/03

On this day (Dec. 3) in 1847, Frederick Douglass launched his own newspaper, “The North Star,” after years of reading and being inspired by William Lloyd Garrison’s “The Liberator.” Renowned for its bold stance against slavery, the paper amplified Douglass’s voice as a leading abolitionist, building on his influential 1845 autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, which had galvanized the abolition movement. Relocating to Rochester, New York, Douglass published

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#HollywoodLive: Kerry Washington’s Walk of Fame Star...

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2024/12/02

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart celebrates Kerry Washington’s latest achievement: receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Joined by Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes and entertainment mogul Tyler Perry, Kerry was honored in front of the W Hotel in Hollywood. The ceremony comes just ahead of her latest film, Six Triple Eight, premiering on Netflix in 18 days. Directed, written, and produced by Perry—with Kerry also serving as an executive producer—the film highlights the historic

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President Biden Issues Full Pardon for Son Hunter...

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2024/12/02

President Joe Biden issued a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, Sunday night, reversing his prior stance against using executive authority for family matters. In his statement, Biden cited political interference as a factor in his decision, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” “No reasonable person can conclude Hunter wasn’t singled out because he’s my son,” Biden said. “In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me. Enough is enough.” Hunter Biden, convicted on federal gun and tax

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Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle Steps Down...

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2024/11/27

According to the Associated Press, Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle will not return from her leave of absence and is stepping down permanently, the historically Black women’s college announced Thursday.The college has not disclosed why Dr. Gayle initially took leave or why she won’t return. Trustees are developing a plan to select the next president, with interim President Rosalind “Roz” Brewer continuing to lead. Brewer, former chair of Spelman’s board of trustees and a part-owner of the

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