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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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#OTD: Xavier University of Louisiana Opens as...

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2024/11/11

On this day, Nov. 11, 1915, Xavier University of Louisiana opened its doors in New Orleans, beginning its mission to educate Native American and Black students. Founded by St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, this coeducational liberal arts college remains the only historically Black Roman Catholic institution in the United States. Recognizing the lack of Catholic higher education opportunities for Black students in the South, Drexel used her inheritance to establish Xavier

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Racist Texts Target Black Americans Post-Election,...

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2024/11/11

The day after Trump's election win, disturbing racist text messages flooded the phones of African Americans nationwide, telling them to return back to the nearest plantation and also threats of violence. The messages targeted everyone from college students to everyday working Black adults. The FBI has stepped in, urging recipients to report the text messages, while working with the Department of Justice to investigate the origin. Spoof numbers from text message services, like TextNow, are

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#HollywoodLive: Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Noms &...

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2024/11/11

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart breaks down the latest Grammy nominations, where Beyoncé leads the pack with an impressive 11 nods, including a groundbreaking nomination for Best Country Album. Queen Bey also landed nominations for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year for “Texas Hold’em,” plus Best Pop Solo Performance for “Bodyguard” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Post Malone for “Levi Jeans.” Other top nominees include Charli XCX, Billie Eilish,

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Biden Has 73 Days: What Will Happen Next?

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2024/11/08

President Joe Biden has 73 days left until his administration concludes. Now a lame-duck president, questions arise about what actions he may take in his final weeks in office.In the past, former President George W. Bush approved bailouts for auto manufacturers during his closing months. Will Biden follow suit with similar measures, such as support for Ukraine or Gaza? Will there be moves toward loan forgiveness or bailouts for Black farmers? Many are also speculating on whether he might consider

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#OTD: Edward Brooke Elected as First Black U.S....

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2024/11/08

On Nov. 8, 1966, Edward William Brooke III, a Howard University graduate, made history as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote and the first Black politician from Massachusetts to serve in Congress. Born in Washington, D.C., Brooke majored in sociology before serving as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and later earning a law degree from Boston University. Brooke chaired the Boston Finance Commission to tackle city corruption and, as Massachusetts’ first Black

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Biden: A Defeat, but Not Defeated

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2024/11/08

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Rose Garden after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Speaking confidently to a crowd of staffers and Cabinet members, he urged the country to remain united. “I know for some people it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s a time of loss,” Biden said. “Campaigns are contests of competing visions. I’ve said many times you can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor

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Kamala Concedes, but the Fight Continues

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2024/11/07

"My heart is full today, full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love for our country and full of resolve. The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, the light of America's promise will always burn bright as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting." That was Vice President Kamala Harris as she began her concession speech on the campus of Howard University, her alma mater. Speaking to a

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#OTD: Lawrence Douglas Wilder Elected as America’s...

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2024/11/07

Lawrence Douglas Wilder, born on Jan. 17, 1931, and named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass, made history as America’s first Black governor when he was elected in Virginia on Nov. 7, 1989.Serving from 1990 to 1994, Wilder, the grandson of a formerly enslaved person, was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he earned a Bronze Star for bravery but still confronted segregation. Using the GI Bill, Wilder attended Howard University School of Law, as Virginia’s law schools barred

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Trump Secures Majority of White Women Voters Again As...

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2024/11/07

In an election that saw Vice President Kamala Harris become the first Democratic presidential candidate to lose the popular vote in 20 years, Donald Trump secured the majority of white women voters for the third consecutive time. Despite his controversial track record—overturning abortion rights, facing court rulings affirming sexual assault against E. Jean Carroll, and enduring opposition from women’s advocacy groups—52% of white American women supported Trump. The outcome underscores a powerful,

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#HollywoodLive: Kamala Harris Loses to Trump: A...

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2024/11/07

In this powerful episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart delves into the aftermath of the recent election, reflecting on the significant support Hollywood threw behind Kamala Harris and what her loss to Donald Trump signals about the country’s current mindset. Despite Trump’s criminal record and warnings from political, economic, and cultural leaders about the dangers of his policies, many voters opted to support him over an extremely qualified Black and Asian female candidate. Tanya explores the

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#HollywoodLive: 'Wicked' Is Coming to a Theater Near You

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2024/11/07

In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart covers the excitement surrounding the worldwide premiere of Wicked, the highly anticipated film telling the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, Wicked explores the journey of two young women who discover their true identities and powers. As they meet in a fictional school, their bond off-screen is just as strong, with Cynthia and Ariana sharing

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Trump Clenches the White House, GOP Takes the...

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2024/11/06

Donald Trump has clinched victory and become the president-elect in the race to the White House with 277 electoral votes. He won in key states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, clinching four battleground states thus far. Exit polls show, however, that he won with white evangelical, non-educated, older men and received a huge advantage from the Latino population.Trump will be the first convicted felon to win the White House. This is also the second time in history that the country will have a

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Advice From Grant Cardone That Will Change Your Life

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2024/11/06

DALLAS (AURN News) — Grant Cardone, who built a multi-billion real estate empire after battling drug addiction and homelessness, has a controversial message about success: your failures won't make you stronger. The real estate mogul and business consultant is challenging the popular narrative that hardship builds character, offering instead a stark assessment of his own path to wealth. "I wish I could tell you that there was some benefit to those 10 years," Cardone told AURN News about his

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Black and Hispanic Men Send Trump to White House

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2024/11/06

(AURN News) — Former President Donald Trump secured victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in a historic election that saw significant shifts among minority voters, particularly among Black and Hispanic men, according to exit polls. Fox News exit polling data shows Trump captured 24% of Black male voters, while Harris received 74%. The former president made even larger inroads with Latino men, securing 46% support compared to Harris's 51%. Latino women voted 38% for Trump versus 60% for Harris

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The Big Trump Comeback

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2024/11/06

(AURN News) — The Donald Trump political comeback will be one studied for decades to come as the former president is on the brink of victory to become the nation’s 47th president. His path to victory became clearer after winning Pennsylvania, with strong leads emerging in Michigan and Wisconsin. While the race has not been officially called, Trump has built significant momentum over Vice President Kamala Harris. His victory in Georgia proved crucial, and he currently holds leads in other

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NAACP President Talks Voter Apathy and What's at Stake

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2024/11/05

Earlier today, NAACP President Derrick Johnson tweeted out, "Today, we make our voices heard. Voting is more than a right — it’s a powerful tool for change." But not everyone feels this way. So for those feeling voter apathy, I asked him to talk about what's at stake. "What's at stake for this election are the public policy priorities. This election is less about the candidates of the political parties, but the direction this country will take. And for African Americans, we are fighting hard to

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#HollywoodLive: Remembering Quincy Jones' Legacy of...

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2024/11/05

In this heartfelt episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart honors the legendary Quincy Jones, a powerhouse in the entertainment industry and a steadfast champion of civil rights for over seven decades. Born in Chicago, Quincy’s career began in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor, quickly expanding to include pop music and film scores. He produced hits for artists like Leslie Gore and collaborated with jazz greats like Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. In 1968, Quincy became the first African

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1:41

Election Day Is Here; What’s at Stake?

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2024/11/05

It's Election Day and polls are open across the U.S. So what's up for grabs? Four hundred and thirty-five House seats, 34 Senate seats, 11 gubernatorial races, 147 ballot initiatives across states, 304 local and state judicial seats, 10 attorney general seats, and more. It almost sounds like the 12 days of Christmas, but it's not. It's the battle over who will determine the direction of the U.S. Will it be Donald Trump's MAGA movement or Vice President Harris' opportunity economy? Seventy-eight

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One Black Voter in Ohio Reflects on Journey from...

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2024/11/05

(AURN News) — For Shirley Thomas, a registered Democratic voter from Dayton, Ohio, today's presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump carries profound personal significance rooted in her early life experiences in the Jim Crow South. As a daughter of the South who lived through the Jim Crow era, Thomas reflected on her journey and its influence on her political perspective. "I started working in the fields at four or five, carrying water to the

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Americans Head to Polls in Historic Election Between...

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2024/11/05

Today is Election Day in America. Americans are set to decide between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for the nation’s highest office. A victory for Harris would mark a historic milestone, making her the first woman and first Black woman to serve as president. The election underscores a sharp division between the candidates’ visions: Harris advocates for bolstering public education and continuing the legacy of the Biden-Harris administration, while Trump has promised

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