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AURN | Hosts: Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, Tanya Hart

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

Trump Takes Aim at Drug Prices

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2025/05/13

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at compelling pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices to match those in other countries. At a press conference, Trump emphasized the need for fairness, stating that Americans should not be paying significantly more than patients abroad. The order sets a 30-day timeline for drugmakers to meet specific price targets, with a promise of further action if substantial progress isn’t made within six months. The pharmaceutical

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Supporters Urge Maryland Governor to Sign Reparations...

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2025/05/13

Supporters of a bill to create a commission to study reparations for slavery in Maryland rallied outside Gov. Wes Moore’s residence, urging him to sign the legislation, according to the Associated Press. The measure, passed with strong Democratic support in both chambers, proposes studying potential reparations such as monetary compensation, tax rebates, and fee waivers. Advocates emphasized the importance of acknowledging Maryland’s legacy of slavery and systemic racism, noting that the bill only

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1:53

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested

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2025/05/09

The commotion captured outside the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center earlier today marked the moment Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested. Members of Congress were scheduled to visit the facility at the time of the incident.The prison in Newark opened without permission from the city, violating local ordinances. According to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, Baraka was transported, remains in custody and has been charged with trespassing. Baraka was protesting outside the facility to stop it from

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1:47

70% of Americans Say Money Worries Are at a Breaking...

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2025/05/09

(AURN News) — Financial stress is surging under President Donald Trump’s second term, and it’s taking a serious toll on Americans’ mental health, according to a recent poll. A national survey conducted by Talker Research for Doctor On Demand found that 70% of Americans say their financial anxiety is at an all-time high. It comes amid ongoing inflation, rising health care costs and global tariff tensions that have defined the Trump administration’s economic agenda. The poll, conducted March 31

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1:47

Tariffs, Trade and Tension: Trump’s ‘Great Deal’ With...

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2025/05/09

President Donald Trump says it's a great deal for America. But let’s break down what just happened Thursday: The U.S. and U.K. signed a new trade agreement that opens the door for more American beef, ethanol and airplanes to be sold in Britain. In return, the U.S. will ease some of the tough tariffs Trump put in place—but not all of them. British cars will now face a 10% tariff to enter the U.S., but other exports will still pay the price. Meanwhile, key issues like taxes on U.S. tech companies and

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1:36

#OTD: Abolitionist John Brown, Born in 1800, Remains...

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2025/05/09

John Brown, a white, 19th-century abolitionist, was born on May 9, 1800. A white man unwaveringly devoted to ending slavery, Brown spent his life fighting oppression—donating land to escaped slaves and aiding the Underground Railroad. Frederick Douglass once said Brown “is in sympathy a Black man,” a testament to his deep commitment. In 1859, Brown led 21 men—Black and white—in a raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, W.Va., aiming to spark a slave uprising. The raid failed; Brown was

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1:47

CEOs Predict AI Will Pay Off — How It Impacts You

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2025/05/08

(AURN News) — AI is rapidly becoming the driving force behind the future of work. A new study from IBM surveying 2,000 CEOs around the world shows that artificial intelligence is expected to play a bigger role in businesses across the globe.According to IBM, 61% of CEOs said they are “actively adopting AI agents today and preparing to implement them at scale.” The study also revealed that 25% of AI initiatives have already delivered expected returns on investment (ROI), while 52% of CEOs say they

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1:47

From Chicago to the Vatican: The Rise of Pope Leo XIV

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2025/05/08

Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first American pope. The sound of the crowd roaring as he greeted thousands gathered for the historic moment echoed throughout the Vatican. For the first time, the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics hails from the United States — more specifically, the South Side of Chicago. The name he has chosen: Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Augustinian and former missionary in Peru stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and delivered his first

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1:47

Not Guilty — But Not Forgotten: Tyre Nichols Verdict...

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2025/05/08

Not guilty. That’s the verdict delivered by an all-white jury in Tennessee for three former Memphis police officers in the brutal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols. Nichols, a 29-year-old unarmed Black man, died just days after being kicked, pepper-sprayed and pummeled by officers from a now-disbanded special unit. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were all cleared of state charges: second-degree murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and official misconduct — despite graphic body cam

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1:39

Three Ex-Memphis Officers Acquitted in State Trial...

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2025/05/08

Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted of all state charges — including second-degree murder — in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, according to The New York Times. The acquittal follows an earlier federal trial in which they were found guilty of lesser offenses, including witness tampering. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was violently beaten after a traffic stop and died three days later. Video footage of the assault sparked national outrage. Prosecutors argued that the

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1:52

From Texas to Tripoli: Trump’s Deportation Pipeline...

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2025/05/08

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport migrants to Libya — a country that the U.S. government itself warns Americans not to visit due to violence, kidnappings and chaos. According to Reuters, as early as this week, migrants — some not even from Africa — could be flown by U.S. military transport to the war-scarred nation without formal agreement or coordination from Libyan authorities. Both of Libya's rival governments have publicly rejected the move, calling it a violation of

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1:47

Fed Hits Pause as Trump’s Tariff War Shakes Economy

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2025/05/07

(AURN News) — The wild economic ride of President Donald Trump’s second term continued Wednesday as the Federal Reserve announced it would hold interest rates steady.“The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate and judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen,” the

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1:47

Musk’s Mega Database Big Brother Just Got a Brain

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2025/05/07

Imagine one government brain tracking your Social Security, tax returns, disability status — even your medical diagnoses. Well, that's exactly what DOGE — the Department of Government Efficiency — under Elon Musk's leadership is racing to build, and it's being sold as modernization. But critics call it a digital dragnet. DOGE is pulling private data across federal agencies, often bypassing traditional security protocols, and civil rights experts warn it's a hacker's dream and a democracy's

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1:47

Ban First, Ask Questions Never

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2025/05/07

The Supreme Court has given the Trump administration the green light to start enforcing a ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. Again, with no explanation, the conservative majority halted a lower court's injunction that had blocked the ban, allowing Trump's new Department of Defense rules to take effect immediately. The policy bars anyone diagnosed with or even showing signs of gender dysphoria from serving — and that includes thousands already in uniform. Think about that. People

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1:43

UW Trailblazer Dick Crews, First Black Men’s...

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2025/05/07

According to Sports Illustrated, Dick Crews—the first Black men’s basketball player at the University of Washington—has died at 89 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. A Garfield High School graduate, Crews broke the color barrier at UW in the 1955–56 season, despite initial resistance from alumni and even the coach, Tippy Dye. His courage paved the way for future stars like Brandon Roy and Isaiah Thomas. Crews endured racism on and off the court, including being denied service at restaurants while

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Black Teens Push Back on Stay-at-Home Parenting

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2025/05/07

(AURN News) — A recent survey from the Pew Research Center finds that most American teens believe children can thrive even when both parents work — and Black teens are by far the most likely to say so. Among U.S. teens ages 13 to 17, 57% say children are just as well off when both parents have jobs. But when broken down by race, 77% of Black teens hold that view — the highest among all racial groups surveyed. Only 22% of Black teens say children are better off when one parent stays home to focus on

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1:47

Exporting Injustice: Trump’s Global Prison Pipeline

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2025/05/06

The Trump administration has confirmed it is looking to reopen and expand the infamous Alcatraz prison. Yes, the same prison that shut down in the 1960s for being inhumane. But that's not all. The administration is negotiating with countries such as El Salvador — and now Rwanda — to house U.S. detainees abroad, including people with American citizenship. Right now, Rwanda is considering using dorms funded by British taxpayers to house migrants deported by the U.S. In El Salvador, the

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1:42

#OTD: Adam Clayton Powell Sr. Born in 1865

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2025/05/06

On May 5, 1865, pastor and civil rights activist Adam Clayton Powell Sr. was born in Franklin County, Virginia. After a troubled youth, he turned to Christianity and later earned a degree from Wayland Seminary in 1892. Powell married Mattie Fletcher and had two children, including Adam Clayton Powell Jr. In 1893, he became pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Philadelphia, growing the congregation from 25 to 600. In 1908, he took leadership of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Manhattan,

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DHS Offers $1,000 to Self-Deport

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2025/05/05

The Department of Homeland Security is rolling out a controversial self-deportation program offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 and travel assistance if they leave the U.S. voluntarily. Officials claim the plan will cut costs and reduce risks for law enforcement and migrants alike. Critics, however, say it raises serious questions about fairness, ethics and the future of immigration enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trump Administration Cancels Black Community Vaccine...

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2025/05/05

According to the Associated Press, a federally funded vaccine awareness study focused on a Black Denver community was abruptly canceled by the Trump administration before researchers could analyze its results. Pediatrician Dr. Joshua Williams led the project, which featured videos of local families sharing flu shot experiences to build trust and counter vaccine hesitancy. After two years of community collaboration, the program had just begun sending videos via text to 200 families when funding was

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