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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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1:54

Outrage from Immigration Advocates Following Biden's...

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2024/06/05

President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday at the White House before signing an executive order that would temporarily halt asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border once the daily arrival rate surpasses 2,500 migrants. "The simple truth is there is a worldwide migrant crisis," said Biden. The order, which comes under the Immigration and Nationality Act, aims to address the migrant influx by suspending entry for those crossing the border unlawfully. The shutdown will be immediate, given the current numbers,

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1:53

Biden's Executive Order: A Drastic Move to Curb...

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2024/06/04

In a move to address the escalating migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, President Biden is preparing to sign an executive order that could suspend asylum requests if the daily arrival rates exceed 2,500 migrants. This threshold is currently being met, meaning the order could take immediate effect.The order also stipulates the border would reopen for asylum seekers once the numbers drop below 1,500 per day. President Biden is expected to unveil these measures today with border mayors in

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1:45

Appeals Court Blocks Grant Program for Black Women...

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2024/06/04

A U.S. federal court of appeals panel has suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women business owners, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in its lawsuit claiming the program is discriminatory. The case against the Fearless Fund was brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, led by Edward Blum, the activist behind the Supreme Court case that ended affirmative action in college admissions. In a 2-1 ruling, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals found that

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2:24

Hollywood Live: Welcome to Black Music Month

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2024/06/04

Hometown Honor: Tanya Hart Becomes 42nd Speaker in Hackley Library’s Distinguished Lecture Series I had the most incredible weekend. It isn't often that you get a big honor from your hometown, but this weekend, I became the 42nd speaker in the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Hackley Library Foundation in Muskegon, Michigan. Now, Muskegon is a port city in western Michigan, right on Lake Michigan, a beautiful town. It's where I was born and raised. Thank you, family and friends who

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1:45

Hunter Biden Trial: Jury Selection Kicks Off in Delaware

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2024/06/03

Jury selection is underway in the federal gun trial of Hunter Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. Despite the charges against him, Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty. President Joe Biden will not be present in the courtroom but has issued a statement expressing his support for his son, saying, "I am the president, but I am also a dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today." First Lady Jill Biden is attending the proceedings alongside Hunter. Potential jurors are facing an

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1:45

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Pancreatic Cancer...

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2024/06/03

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and ongoing treatment. The Texas Democrat, who is seeking a 16th term, stated late Sunday, “I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.” Acknowledging that her treatment may cause occasional absences from Congress, she assured that her office will continue to serve constituents and

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1:45

President Biden Responds to Trump's Assertion That...

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2024/05/31

"The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed."That was President Biden speaking today before the press in the State Room of the White House about the jury finding former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts. Right after the decision was handed down, Trump kept insisting the trial was somehow rigged against him "This was a rigged trial by a conflicted judge. It was corrupt. It's a rigged trial, a disgrace," Trump said after the verdict was announced. President

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2:17

Trump Coronation or RNC Convention Implosion?

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2024/05/31

(AURN News) - As you have heard by now, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in the New York hush money trial and faces sentencing on July 11, just days before the Republican National Convention where he is expected to be nominated as the party's 2024 presidential candidate. Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to the hush money payment made to porn actress Stormy Daniels. In a fiery response, Trump attacked the judge, prosecutors, and President

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1:45

Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Counts in Hush...

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2024/05/31

Former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. President to be convicted of a crime. He has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a jury of his peers in a New York criminal case regarding hush money payments he made to Stormy Daniels in an attempt to influence the 2016 election. But the conclusion of this high-profile hush money trial isn't over. The verdict marks just the beginning of a protracted legal battle. The road ahead includes sentencing, potential prison time, and a prolonged

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1:41

Supreme Court Verdict: NRA Prevails in Free Speech...

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2024/05/31

The Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association (NRA) in a legal battle against former New York official Maria Vullo, in a conflict intertwined with the aftermath of the tragic 2018 Parkland school shooting. The NRA contends that Vullo's efforts to sever ties with the gun rights group following the Parkland tragedy violated its free speech rights under the First Amendment. Conversely, Vullo argues that her actions were necessary, regulatory measures addressing concerns over insurance

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1:45

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative To...

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2024/05/30

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are intensifying efforts to secure Black voters for their 2024 reelection campaign. Speaking at a Philadelphia school with a predominantly Black student body, Biden and Harris kicked off the Black Voters for Biden-Harris initiative.This move comes as polls indicate Biden's support among Black voters is slipping. Biden emphasized the critical role Black voters played in his 2020 victory and their importance in defeating Donald Trump

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1:41

Climate Change Threatens Labor Productivity, Economic...

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2024/05/30

(AURN News) - Climate change and increasing extreme heat pose a severe risk to labor productivity, particularly in outdoor industries like construction, threatening to hamper economic growth in the coming decades, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In a recent economic letter, the San Francisco Fed pointed to mounting evidence that extreme heat is already taking a toll on worker productivity, especially for those toiling outdoors in sectors like construction

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1:45

Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination by American...

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2024/05/30

According to CNN, a lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of three Black men alleges "blatant and egregious race discrimination" by American Airlines when they were removed from a flight. The suit claims that plaintiffs Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, and Xavier Veal, along with five other Black male passengers, were ejected from a flight from Phoenix to JFK in New York City on January 5, 2024, "without any valid reason, based solely on their race." Before takeoff, an American Airlines

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3:27

Hollywood Live: Another run-in with security at...

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2024/05/29

Ukrainian Model Joins Kelly Rowland in Criticizing Cannes Security Guard What is in the water at Cannes this year? Another Cannes attendee has called out the same security guard that Kelly Rowland had to put on blast last week. This time it's Ukrainian model, Sawa Pontyjska, better known as Miss Europe of 2023. Well, she shared a clip where she ended up in a bear hug by security. It's unclear what led up to that confrontation, but Kelly Rowland is racking up allies in the south of France, and

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Report Reveals Ongoing Impact of Redlining on Home...

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2024/05/29

A new report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition reveals that race-based exclusion from home ownership persists despite the Fair Housing Act, which outlawed discriminatory lending practices 55 years ago. Analyzing 40 years of home Mortgage Disclosure Act data, the study shows redlined neighborhoods received 3,000 fewer mortgages than those rated as best by historic maps, even when accounting for market factors. The report, funded by the NIH and created with the University of Michigan,

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1:45

Trump Trial Jury Deliberations Begin Today

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2024/05/29

Jury deliberations began today in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, with Judge Juan Merchan instructing 12 jurors, comprised of seven men and five women, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The jury must decide if Trump is guilty of covering up $130,000 of hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. If found guilty by all 12 jurors, Trump could face prison time or probation. If acquitted, he would walk free. A hung jury would result in a mistrial. In a packed courtroom

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1:45

Economic Anxiety High Among Americans

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2024/05/29

(AURN News) - As the Federal Reserve continues to reiterate its commitment to taming stubbornly high inflation, a new survey finds mounting economic anxiety among Americans battered by skyrocketing prices. Data from the Pew Research Center released this week showed only 23% of U.S. adults believe the nation's economic situation is excellent or good - down from 28% who said the same in January. The decline has been particularly stark among Democrats, with 37% approving of current conditions, versus

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1:45

This Day in History: Tom Bradley Elected as First...

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2024/05/29

On May 29, 1973, Tom Bradley became the first Black American elected mayor of Los Angeles. He defeated incumbent Sam Yorty with 56 percent of the vote. The win was considered trailblazing by historians, taking into account the city's largely white population at the time. Bradley served in office from 1973 to 1993, giving him the longest tenure as mayor in the city's history before term limits were passed by voters in 1990. He ran for governor in 1982 and 1986 but lost both times. His loss in 1982

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2:48

Hollywood Live: 50 Cent's revenge on long-time rival...

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2024/05/28

Netflix to Air 50 Cent’s Docuseries on Diddy Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuits 50 Cent is getting his revenge on his long-time rival Sean 'Diddy' Combs. He just had a bidding war with several streamers to air the docuseries he's producing on Diddy and his sexual assault lawsuits. I'm told 50 has been working on this series since Cassie Ventura first filed her lawsuit against Diddy last year. I also hear he has paid good money for the folks you will see in the doc to tell their stories about Diddy. Well,

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1:45

Supreme Court Upholds South Carolina Congressional...

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2024/05/28

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority upheld a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that found the district discriminated against Black voters. In dissent, liberal justices warned that the decision insulated states from claims of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The 6-3 decision determined that South Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature acted appropriately during redistricting when it strengthened Rep. Nancy Mace’s hold on the

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