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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

Closing Arguments in Trump's Historic Criminal Trial...

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2024/05/28

Closing arguments are underway in New York in the historic trial of former President Donald Trump, marking the first time a former U.S. president faces criminal charges in court. Trump's lead attorney, Todd Blanche, started by arguing that the prosecution has not proven Trump's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt concerning falsified business records related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. The defense insists payments were for legal services, not to

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HUD Allocates $26 Million to Combat Housing...

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2024/05/25

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $26 million in funds to support fair housing efforts across the nation. Distributed through its Fair Housing Assistance Program, this noncompetitive funding is designed for state and local fair housing enforcement agencies to bolster investigations into discrimination complaints and conduct educational outreach programs.Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman emphasized the critical role of partnerships in

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Justice Clarence Thomas Rebukes Brown v. Board Ruling...

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2024/05/24

Despite the recent marking of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a strong rebuke of the decision, arguing that the court overstepped its authority by banning racial segregation in schools. In a concurrence opinion allowing South Carolina to retain a congressional map alleged to discriminate against Black voters, Thomas criticized the Brown ruling for its "boundless view of equitable remedies" and the "extravagant uses of

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1:45

Louisiana Deals a Blow to Women's Rights

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2024/05/24

In Louisiana, the State House has passed a controversial bill criminalizing the possession of abortion pills without valid prescriptions, a move that could lead to fines, jail time, or both for those convicted. The measures, supported by anti-abortion groups, have sparked concern among medical professionals and reproductive rights advocates. This legislation, if approved, would classify Mifepristone and Mifepristol as controlled substances, despite medical and surgical abortions already being

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1:45

Trump Woos Black, Latino Voters at Bronx Rally

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2024/05/24

(AURN News) - Former President Donald Trump took his campaign to a Democratic stronghold this week, holding a rally in the South Bronx aimed at appealing to Black and Latino voters who have traditionally supported Democrats. In an unconventional move, Trump staged the event in the heart of the nation's poorest urban congressional district. The crowd featured a large number of people of color as the former president made his pitch for why he would better serve their communities than President Joe

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SCOTUS Decision Hits Voting Rights: Impact on Black...

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2024/05/24

In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court issued a decision that reversed a federal trial court's unanimous finding that Congressional District 1 in South Carolina's 2022 map is unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. "CD1, as drawn, is racially discriminatory. Black voters were harmed in service of the majority party entrenching itself in power in CD1. To avoid that reality, the majority of the Supreme Court issued a disgraceful decision today." That was Leah Aden with the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

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Biden Celebrates Confirmation of 200 Federal Judges

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2024/05/24

President Joe Biden announced a significant milestone today with the confirmation of the 200th federal judge since he took office. The judges are exceptionally well-qualified and represent the most diverse group ever appointed by a president - 64 percent are women and 62 percent are people of color. Coming from varying legal backgrounds, including labor and civil rights law, they are united by their commitment to democracy's core principles: independence, freedom, and liberty. Judges play a

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White House Touts Black Women in Judicial Appointments

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2024/05/24

(AURN News) - In a White House press briefing this week, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted President Biden's success in appointing a more diverse federal judiciary, an issue of particular importance to the nation's Black community. "We've confirmed more Black women to circuit courts than all previous presidents combined," Jean-Pierre stated with evident pride. Her remarks underscored the Biden administration's efforts to build a bench that better reflects America's racial makeup after

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Fed Minutes Show Inflation Battle Dragging On Longer...

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2024/05/22

(AURN News) - The Federal Reserve remains locked in an intense battle against stubbornly high inflation, with policymakers signaling the road ahead will be longer and bumpier than previously anticipated, according to minutes from their latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting released Wednesday. "Domestic data releases over the intermeeting period pointed to inflation being more persistent than previously expected and to a generally resilient economy," the minutes indicated. While

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Voting Laws: New Restrictions and Expansions...

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2024/05/22

With the 2024 general election approaching, a wave of new voting laws is shaping the electoral landscape, continuing the trend from recent years. From January to May, six states, including Alabama and Idaho, passed restrictive laws that could significantly impact this year's elections. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, these new laws criminalize certain forms of assistance with absentee voting, making it harder for many, particularly Black voters, elderly voters, and those with

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1:37

On this day in 1976: Langston Hughes, Harlem...

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2024/05/22

On May 22, 1967, in New York City, Langston Hughes, renowned poet, playwright, and columnist, passed away due to complications from prostate cancer at the age of 65. A leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance movement in the 1920s and 1930s, Hughes was born on February 1, 1902, in Joplin, Missouri. His literary creations were profoundly shaped by the vibrant jazz and blues culture of Harlem. Hughes delved into the collective African American experience in his writings, drawing from both

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Biden Welcomes Kenyan President for Historic State Visit

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2024/05/22

President Joe Biden is hosting Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House for a historic three-day state visit, marking the first such honor for an African nation since 2008. The visit comes as Kenya prepares to send 1,000 police officers to Haiti as part of a UN-led mission to combat gang violence. The White House emphasized the deep and broad partnership between the U.S. and Kenya, noting their collaboration on counterterrorism and regional security efforts. Today's events include a meeting

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Biden Administration Taps Gas Reserves to Ease Summer...

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2024/05/22

(AURN News) - The Biden administration took action Tuesday aimed at providing relief from the high gasoline prices drivers are expected to face during the summer driving season. The Department of Energy announced it will sell 1 million barrels of gasoline—equivalent to 42 million gallons—from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve. The move is intended to increase supplies and hopefully lower prices at the pump between Memorial Day and the July 4th holiday, when demand peaks. "By strategically

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HUD Announces $5 Million Allocation to HBCUs for...

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2024/05/21

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $5 million in funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to conduct housing and community research development. The aim is to support Research Centers of Excellence at HBCUs, which will focus on strategic areas of interest to HUD. These centers will produce evidence-based solutions to address challenges in underserved communities, including housing, community development, economic development, and the

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1:41

On this day in 1971, Christopher Wallace, aka...

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2024/05/21

Christopher Wallace, who would go on to be known as the rapper Notorious B.I.G., was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. Wallace started rapping as a teenager and made his debut in 1994 with the iconic album "Ready to Die," which included the hits "Juicy," "Big Poppa," and "One More Chance." Tragically, his life was cut short on March 9, 1997, when he was killed at the age of 24 in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. On March 25, 1997, his final album, "Life After Death," was released

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New Voting Laws: Urgency for Black Voters

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2024/05/20

According to the Brennan Center for Justice, nearly half of U.S. states have enacted new voting laws ahead of the 2024 general election, many of which impose significant restrictions. Alabama, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, and Tennessee have passed laws making voting harder, especially for Black and minority communities. Alabama has criminalized assisting with mail ballot applications, impacting elderly and disabled voters, while Indiana's law risks wrongly purging naturalized citizens from voter

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White House Pushes for Bipartisan Border Bill Ahead...

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2024/05/20

(AURN News) - The White House is pushing for the Senate to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at what it claims will strengthen border security and overhaul the nation's immigration system. House Republicans have already signaled the effort will go nowhere. The Senate is expected to vote this week and in a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the bill "would deliver the significant policy changes, resources, and personnel needed to secure our border and make our country

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Biden at Morehouse: Ceasefire Call and Black Empowerment

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2024/05/20

"And most of all, what does it mean, as we’ve heard before, to be a Black man who loves his country even if it doesn’t love him back in equal measure?" That was President Joe Biden addressing Morehouse College grads at the commencement on Sunday. He went on to talk about his administration's commitment to Black Americans. The president highlighted substantial investments in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), totaling over $16 billion, efforts to increase Black educator diversity,

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Frontier Airlines' Major Fee Overhaul

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2024/05/20

(AURN News) - Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is shaking up its pricing model, unveiling what it calls "The New Frontier" with upfront pricing and options, including new bundled Economy, Premium, and Business seat selections. The airline announced Friday that they are making changes to piecemeal fees for services like checked bags, seat assignments, and priority boarding. Instead, those amenities can now be selected together in the higher-priced bundle options. For Economy tickets, passengers can

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1:42

President Biden Addresses Black Voters in Speeches at...

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2024/05/20

On May 19, President Joe Biden delivered two significant speeches to Black voters. He started his day with a commencement address at Morehouse College, a historically Black liberal arts college for men. Despite media reports of massive protests, there were none. Later, he spoke at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) "Fight for Freedom Fund" dinner in Detroit. In both speeches, Biden highlighted his administration's $16 billion investment in historically Black

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