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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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Famed Pastor Tony Evans Steps Down After Admitting 'Sin'

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2024/06/14

DALLAS (AURN News) - Tony Evans, the prominent pastor, author, and the first African American to earn a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, has stepped down from the Dallas-area megachurch he founded over 40 years ago after admitting to a past moral failing. In a statement issued last Sunday and posted on the website of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, Evans acknowledged committing an unspecified sin "a number of years ago" that fell short of the biblical standards he had

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Justice Clarence Thomas Took More Undisclosed Trips...

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2024/06/14

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet than previously known, as revealed by Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin.Thomas flew on Crow’s plane in 2017, 2019, and 2021 for various U.S. trips, as well as a 2019 journey to Indonesia where he stayed on Crow's yacht. This information adds to the scrutiny of Thomas's luxury travel funded by friends with conservative ties. Thomas, criticized for not disclosing these trips, claims he followed the

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre...

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2024/06/14

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, dampening hopes for reparations. The suit, brought by centenarians Viola 'Mother' Fletcher and Lessie Benningfield 'Mother' Randle, aimed to hold the city accountable for the devastating attacks on the Greenwood District. The court upheld a lower court's decision, stating that the plaintiff's claim did not meet the criteria under the state's public nuisance law. The survivor's legal

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1:41

Senate Rejects IVF Protection Bill

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2024/06/14

The Senate has voted against a bill aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a move expected due to strong Republican opposition. The Right to IVF Act, sponsored by Democratic Senators Tammy Duckworth, Patty Murray, and Cory Booker, sought to prevent states from imposing IVF restrictions and mandate insurance coverage for treatment.Despite support from Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, the bill fell short of the 60 votes needed. Senate Majority Leader Chuck

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This Day in History: Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers...

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2024/06/12

On June 12, 1963, civil rights leader Medgar W. Evers was assassinated by a white supremacist outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 37.Evers began his involvement with the NAACP in 1952 while working for a Black-owned insurance company in the Mississippi Delta. As the first field secretary for the NAACP in Mississippi, he focused on recruiting members and investigating racial violence. He also spearheaded voter registration efforts and organized mass protests. Evers and his family

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Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All 3 Felony Gun Charges

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2024/06/12

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on three felony gun charges by a 12-member jury. After deliberating for three hours, the jury convicted him of lying to a gun dealer and falsifying information on a gun application in 2018. His lawyers argued that he did not intentionally lie, as Hunter did not perceive himself as a drug user or addict. According to federal law, it's illegal for anyone who is using or addicted to a controlled substance to possess a firearm. Two of

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New Proposal to Eliminate Medical Debt from Credit...

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2024/06/12

In a major announcement that could bring relief to millions of Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a new proposal to remove medical debt from credit reports. The move by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to eliminate medical debt from the credit reports of over 15 million people, potentially raising their credit score by an average of 20 points. The Biden-Harris administration is also urging state and local governments to take further action, including using public funds to

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Hollywood Live: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are...

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2024/06/12

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' Dominates Summer Box Office with $104.6 Million As I predicted, Black folks have once again saved the summer box office. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" came in with $104.6 million for the global purse. Forget the streaming wars, Will and Martin are doing their part to get butts back in the theater seats. The Academy Award-winner surprised a lot of people too over in South Central L.A. when he snuck into the Cinemark

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Civil Rights Icon Rev. James Lawson Jr. Passes Away...

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2024/06/11

The world is mourning one of the greatest civil rights icons, Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at the age of 95. Known for his teachings in nonviolent protests, Lawson passed away Sunday in Los Angeles.He was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. He was imprisoned in 1951 for refusing military service but later studied nonviolence in India. Returning to the U.S., he educated activists, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lawson played a key role in the lunch counter sit-ins and was

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This Day in History: Celebrating Charles Rangel’s...

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2024/06/11

Charles Rangel was born on June 11, 1930, in New York City. Celebrating his 94th birthday today, Rangel’s legacy spans over five decades of dedicated public service. Rangel grew up in Harlem. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Following his military service, Rangel pursued higher education, graduating from New York University and later earning a law degree from St. John’s University School of Law. Rangel began his political career in the New York State Assembly in 1966

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Blinken Arrives in Middle East to Broker Gaza Ceasefire

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2024/06/10

Today, the U.S. military resumes airdrops of aid in Gaza, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East to push for a ceasefire. Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo, emphasizing the need for Hamas to agree to President Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal, which Israel has already accepted.Over the weekend, a botched Israeli rescue operation in Nuseirat resulted in the deaths of 274 Palestinians. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) dispute the numbers,

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This Day in History: Marcus Garvey, Pan-Africanism...

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2024/06/10

Marcus Garvey, the leader of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, died in London after suffering from several strokes on this day, June 10, in 1940. He was 52. Born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, on Aug. 17, 1887, Garvey credited his father, a stone mason, for instilling in him a passion for reading and a spirit of self-determination. His interest in activism began at age 14, when he left school to become a printer’s assistant and later became involved in union activities in Kingston,

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This Day in History: Honoring Prince on What Would...

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2024/06/07

On June 7, we celebrate what would have been the 66th birthday of Prince, a musical genius who transformed the landscape of popular music. Born in 1958 in Minneapolis, Prince Rogers Nelson dazzled the world with his innovative blend of rock, funk, and pop, creating timeless hits like "Purple Rain," "Kiss," and "When Doves Cry." His flamboyant style and electrifying performances set him apart as an icon of creativity and individuality. Tragically, Prince passed away on April 21, 2016, at the age of

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Job Market Stays Strong with 272,000 New Jobs in May

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2024/06/07

Job numbers are out: employers added 272,000 jobs in May, indicating that the job market remains strong despite inflation and higher interest rates. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4 percent but is still historically low. Economists had expected fewer job additions, and so the report was seen as a pleasant surprise. Wages are growing, with the average hourly pay increasing to $34.91 per hour -- a 4.1 percent yearly rise. While wage growth has slowed from the COVID-19 era shortages, it’s still

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NAACP Urges Biden to Halt Weapons to Israel

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2024/06/07

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has called on President Joe Biden to halt all weapons deliveries to Israel indefinitely and push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The civil rights organization believes that the ongoing conflict has led to unacceptable civilian casualties and displacement. The NAACP’s statement emphasizes the need for the U.S. to use its influence to bring about a peaceful resolution and stop the shipment of weapons

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Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump...

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2024/06/06

An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.The Georgia Court of Appeals’ order prevents Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee from moving forward with pretrial motions while the appeal is pending. This delay makes it even less likely that the case will go to trial before the November general

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Hollywood Live: Alfonso Ribeiro doesn't want to work...

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2024/06/06

Alfonso Ribeiro Declines Tyler Perry Collaboration to Regain Hollywood Notoriety Alfonso Ribeiro doesn't want to work with Tyler Perry to regain Hollywood notoriety. After a recent interview with Closer Weekly, the former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor shared that his acting career had stalled after famously playing Carlton Banks. "It was one of the greatest roles that I ever was fortunate enough to play, but it was also the role that stopped me from acting again because people couldn't see me as

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This Day in History: Celebrating Marian Wright...

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2024/06/06

Children’s rights activist and trailblazing lawyer Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939, in South Carolina. After graduating from Spelman College and earning her law degree from Yale, her early career was marked by her work with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement, where she fought for justice and equality. She also became the first Black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar. In 1973, she founded the Children’s Defense Fund to

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Georgia Court Pauses Trump Election Subversion Case

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2024/06/06

The Georgia Court of Appeals has put a halt to the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The move ensures that the trial will not take place before the 2024 presidential election. The court has suspended proceedings until it decides if Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified. The appeals court is anticipated to rule on the disqualification in March 2025, though the exact timeline is unclear. Fulton County Superior Judge Scott

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Fearless Fund Blocked: Legal Setback for Black Women...

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2024/06/05

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has blocked the Fearless Fund, a Black-owned venture capitalist firm, from issuing grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs. The court ruled that the fund's grant contest likely violates Title 42 of the U.S. Code, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.The decision halts the fund's grant application process and marks a win for anti-affirmative action legal strategist Edward Blum. Arian Simone, CEO of the Fearless Fund, expressed

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