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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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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $16B in HBCUs

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2024/05/17

The Biden-Harris administration announced a record $16 billion in federal funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from fiscal years 2021 to 2024. This includes over $11.4 billion through grants, contracts, and debt relief, plus more than $4 billion in financial aid and benefits for HBCU students. The funds are intended to enhance educational programs, improve research facilities, and expand infrastructure at over 165 HBCUs. The historic investment also aims to bolster the

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Supreme Court's Landmark Brown v. Board Decision...

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2024/05/17

Seventy years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. Brown v. Board of Education centered on Linda Brown, a young Black student denied admission to her neighborhood elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, due to her race. The ruling overturned the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson decision, which had permitted state-sponsored segregation in public education under the concept of "separate but equal." The decision is considered a

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Commencement Controversy: Biden's Honorary Degree...

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2024/05/16

There is some controversy surrounding President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement address at Morehouse College. On May 19, he will speak during the graduation ceremony, but a faction of Morehouse facility is rethinking the decision to award him an honorary degree. Critics point to Biden's policies on policing, mass incarceration, and his recent remarks on student protests. They have also highlighted his handling of the Gaza conflict, where his support for Israel has sparked significant debate and

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Biden Honors Brown v. Board Legacy

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2024/05/16

Friday, May 17, marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, when nine justices unanimously struck down "separate but equal" and ruled that schools segregated by race did not provide an equal education. In recognition, President Biden is engaging in several activities to honor this pivotal moment in history. Today, he meets with plaintiffs and their families at the White House. Tomorrow he'll speak at the NAACP's anniversary event at the National Museum of

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Legacy of John Conyers Jr.: From Detroit to Decades...

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2024/05/16

Representative John Conyers Jr. was born on this day, May, 16, 1929. A Detroit Democrat who represented the 14th Congressional District, Conyers entered the U.S. House of Representatives in 1965. Conyers' legacy is marked by significant achievements, including the passage of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, the Motor Voter Bill of 1993, and the Martin Luther King Holiday Act of 1983. Throughout his four decades in Congress, he tirelessly advocated for job creation and protection in Southeast

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Alsobrooks Triumphs in Maryland Democratic Senate...

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2024/05/16

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks clinched Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary, according to NBC News, prevailing over self-funded Rep. David Trone following a contentious and costly campaign. Her victory sets the stage for a challenging general election in the heavily Democratic state against Republican Larry Hogan, the former two-term governor, with Alsobrooks potentially becoming the state’s inaugural Black senator if successful. Despite Trone’s staggering $61 million

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Consumer Prices Continue Upward Climb in April

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2024/05/16

(AURN News) - Consumer prices rose in April, with Americans now seeing even higher housing, medical, transportation, and gasoline costs, according to the latest data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index, a key measure of inflation, increased 0.3 percent last month after rising 0.4 percent in March. Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have risen 3.4 percent. When it comes to the shelter category, which includes rent and housing prices, prices climbed 0.4

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Household Debt Crisis Continues to Spiral Out of Control

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2024/05/16

(AURN News) - The unrelenting rise of household debt shows no signs of abating, as a troubling new report from the New York Federal Reserve reveals Americans are continuing to drown in a sea of credit and housing debt. According to a recent report released by the New York Fed, household debt soared by another $184 billion or 1.1% in the first quarter of 2024, pushing total debt owed by consumers to a staggering $17.69 trillion. The consumer debt crisis as a whole has ballooned by $3.5 trillion since

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1:37

CNN To Host June Biden-Trump Presidential Debate

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2024/05/16

President Joe Biden threw down the gauntlet, challenging former President Donald Trump to a debate. Trump accepted, setting the stage for a showdown. Now, CNN has announced it will host the debate on June 27 at 9 p.m. from its studio in Atlanta, Georgia. To ensure an uninterrupted discussion, no live audience will be present. Candidates must meet a 15 percent threshold in four qualifying national polls to participate. Biden's campaign chair, Jennifer O'Malley Dillon, emphasized the need for early

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1:43

Pentagon Responds to Shooting Death of Black Airman...

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2024/05/10

(AURN News) - The Pentagon is responding to the shooting death of a 23-year-old Black airman who was killed by an Okaloosa County, Florida deputy last week. Roger Fortson was shot and killed by the deputy on May 3rd after authorities responded to a call about a disturbance. Famed attorney Ben Crump held a news conference Thursday condemning Fortson's death. Attorney Crump says that deputies had the wrong apartment. “You are free in your home from people using excessive forces and searches and

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Back to the Past: VA School Board Votes to Restore...

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2024/05/10

In a controversial decision, the Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted 5-1 to rename two schools after Confederate leaders, just four years after the names were removed. Gene Kilby, the son of civil rights activist James Wilson Kilby, weighed in: "My first experience with Confederate sympathizers was in the year of 1958. I was seven years old. They poisoned a family dog, shot through our home, mutilated our livestock, and left bloody sheets on the mailbox. Is this the type of legacy that

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Justice for Airman: Demand for Transparency in...

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2024/05/10

Florida police have released video of the shocking killing of 23-year-old U.S. Airman Roger Fortson by Okaloosa County Police. The incident, which took place last Friday, has sparked outrage and demands for accountability. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump addressed the media on Thursday along with Fortson's family. Crump says Fortson, an active duty senior airman, was at home when deputies responded to a call mistakenly targeting his apartment. During the incident, Fortson, feeling threatened after

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P.B.S. Pinchback, the first Black American to serve...

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2024/05/10

P.B.S. Pinchback, the first Black American to serve as governor of a U.S. state, was born on May 10, 1837, to a formerly enslaved mother and her former enslaver. During the Civil War, Pinchback, who was once a riverboat gambler, served as an officer in the Union Army. He ventured into politics in 1868, first as a Louisiana state senator, later ascending to the position of lieutenant governor. He assumed the role of acting governor from December 9, 1872, to January 13, 1873, during impeachment

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Black Unemployment Rate Declines, But Racial...

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2024/05/10

(AURN News) - The Black unemployment rate in the United States decreased to 5.6 percent according to the latest jobs report from the Department of Labor, marking a decline after an uptick the previous month. In April of last year, it was 4.8 percent. However, significant racial disparities remain, with Black Americans continuing to face the highest unemployment rate among all racial groups. The economy added 175,000 nonfarm jobs in April, the lowest monthly gain since October 2022 when 165,000 jobs

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Biden Administration Unveils $5.5 Billion Effort to...

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2024/05/09

(AURN News) - The Biden administration announced a sweeping $5.5 billion plan this week aimed at curbing homelessness and making housing more affordable, with a particular focus on boosting economic opportunity in underserved communities. The announcement was made in remarks delivered in Detroit by Vice President Kamala Harris as part of her Economic Opportunity Tour. The multibillion-dollar Department of Housing and Urban Development initiative represents one of the administration's most

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Focus on Antisemitism: Unpacking the Surge in K-12...

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2024/05/09

Congress addressed the rise of antisemitism in K-12 schools with a hearing yesterday morning. It marked the first congressional inquiry into antisemitism incidents in educational settings since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, which sparked a nationwide increase of such cases. The session specifically examined situations in New York City, Berkeley, California, and Montgomery County, Maryland. Officials, including David Banks of New York City Public Schools, Enikia Ford Morthel of Berkeley

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Dr. Valerie McCray Becomes First Black Woman to Win...

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2024/05/09

Dr. Valerie McCray made history by clinching the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to secure such a nomination in Indiana's history. Her next challenge is facing off against GOP candidate U.S. Rep. Jim Banks in the upcoming U.S. Senate race in Indiana. This opportunity arose due to current U.S. Sen. Mike Braun's decision to leave his Senate seat and pursue the governorship, setting off a series of political shifts within Indiana's congressional

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Defending History, Defying Hate: The Fight for Truth...

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2024/05/08

In a stand against efforts to bury Black history, leaders from the nation's major civil rights organizations have rallied behind the Freedom to Learn campaign. On the brink of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer and the 70th anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision, these leaders are pushing back against a disturbing trend. Marc Morial of the National Urban League, Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network, and other civil rights leaders, including NAACP CEO Derrick

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Hollywood Live: Shooting at Drake's Toronto Residence...

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2024/05/08

Security Guard Shot at Drake's Toronto Residence Amid Feud with Kendrick Lamar Police in Toronto say a security guard at Drake's Toronto home was severely injured in a shooting carried out by several individuals in a car. This all happened on Tuesday morning. The alleged victim has been identified as a security guard working at the residence. He has been taken to the hospital in serious condition. Apparently this was all live streamed on CBS up in Toronto. The security guard was standing outside of

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White House Declines to Comment on Marilyn Mosby...

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2024/05/08

The White House refrained from expressing a stance on potential pardon requests, emphasizing a commitment to impartiality in matters of justice. When questioned about calls for President Joe Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State's attorney, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre adopted a noncommittal stance during Friday's White House press briefing. She explained that the pardon process for federal offenses falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of

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