AURN News
by Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane
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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 insights, and daily updates that inform and empower. Stay connected at aurn.com and follow @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
Episodes
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- Jensen Huang Resigns: The National Security Questions Facing Nvidia · 1 min · Episode 2871Jensen Huang resigned after more than 30 years leading Nvidia. Hear why reports about one of his relationships raised national security questions and who will lead the chipmaker…
- How Scott Colom Won Mississippi's Senate Seat and Made History · 1 min · Episode 2870Scott Colom defeated Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race. Hear how Black voters and local organizers helped carry him to a historic win.
- Irma P. Hall's Road From Dallas Teacher to Big Mama in 'Soul Food' · 1 min · Episode 2869Before audiences knew her as Big Mama in "Soul Food," Irma P. Hall spent more than two decades teaching in Dallas. AURN News remembers how she found Hollywood success at 60 and…
- Robert Garcia's Oversight Plans Draw a White House Warning · 1 min · Episode 2868The White House has warned House Democrats about how they use subpoenas. AURN News looks at Robert Garcia's investigation plans and what Congress can do if the administration…
- Why Latino Groups Want Stephen Miller Under Oath on Day One · 1 min · Episode 2867Eighteen advocacy groups want Stephen Miller under oath on the first day of the new Congress. They're also asking lawmakers to investigate deaths in immigration custody and…
- Honoring Black Veterans, From the Revolution to Afghanistan · 1 min · Episode 2866AURN News honors generations of Black veterans, from the Black patriots who fought for independence to the service members who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Jim Jordan Wins House GOP Leadership Vote: What It Means for Congress · 1 min · Episode 2865Jim Jordan beat Steve Scalise to lead House Republicans in the next Congress, while Senate Republicans kept John Thune. AURN News looks at what those choices could mean when…
- Why Thomas Massie Is Seeking to Impeach Pete Hegseth · 1 min · Episode 2864AURN News explains why Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is seeking to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, how Hegseth responded and why House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries…
- Remembering Toukie Smith, From the Runway to NBC's '227' · 1 min · Episode 2863AURN News remembers Toukie Smith, from her runway work with designers including Patrick Kelly and Thierry Mugler to her role as Eva Rawley on NBC's "227."
- Why Black Women Are Backing Maxine Waters for House Financial Services Chair · 1 min · Episode 2862AURN News looks at why Black women are backing Maxine Waters as Sean Casten challenges her for the House Financial Services Committee chair.
- 2026 Midterms: A Record House Freshman Class Heads to Capitol Hill · 1 min · Episode 2861AURN News takes a look at what incoming House members do at orientation, from hiring staff to choosing offices, as votes are still being counted in key 2026 midterm races.
- Remembering Rochelle Fleming: From First Choice to House Music · 1 min · Episode 2860AURN News remembers Rochelle Fleming, the First Choice lead singer whose voice carried Philly soul and disco into the house music era.
- Stephen Miller Replaces Susie Wiles in Trump's Post-Midterm Shake-Up · 1 min · Episode 2859AURN News explains why Trump's pick of immigration adviser Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles matters after Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
- Mississippi Senate Race: How the NAACP Is Helping Voters Get Ballots Counted · 1 min · Episode 2858The NAACP sent staff to Jackson and Biloxi to help Mississippi voters with affidavit ballots. AURN News explains what voters who forgot their photo ID need to do by Nov. 10.
- Remembering Juan Atkins and the Birth of Detroit Techno · 1 min · Episode 2857AURN News remembers Juan Atkins, the Detroit DJ and producer who helped invent techno as part of the Belleville Three and recorded as Cybotron and Model 500.
- Harmeet Dhillon Resigns: What the NAACP Wants From the Next DOJ Civil Rights Chief · 1 min · Episode 2856AURN News looks at Harmeet Dhillon's resignation from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division and what NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke is asking of her successor.
- How Democrats Won the House After Trump's Map Push · 1 min · Episode 2855How Democrats won the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms despite Trump's push for new congressional maps, with a closer look at Texas and Alabama.
- #OTD in 1968: Shirley Chisholm Wins a Seat in Congress · 1 min · Episode 2854AURN News looks back at Shirley Chisholm's 1968 election in Brooklyn and her historic 1972 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
- Mike Johnson Steps Aside: House GOP Leadership Fight After Midterm Losses · 1 min · Episode 2853House Speaker Mike Johnson won't seek GOP leadership in the next Congress after Republicans lost their majority. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are competing to lead the party's…
- 2026 Midterm Results: Historic Firsts for Governors and the Senate · 1 min · Episode 2852The 2026 midterm results brought historic firsts in governor's offices and the U.S. Senate. Democrats also won control of both chambers of Congress and flipped several…
- 2026 Midterm Results: Historic Black Wins and a Democratic Blue Wave · 1 min · Episode 2851The 2026 midterms delivered historic Black gubernatorial victories as Democrats won control of Congress. Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in…
- DOJ Poll Monitors: Court Sets Limits After NAACP Challenge · 1 min · Episode 2850Civil rights groups claim victory after a federal judge restricted who can serve as DOJ poll monitors. A court filing confirms several sworn officers were removed from the…
- Election Day 2026: The Fight for House and Senate Control · 1 min · Episode 2849Election Day voters are deciding control of Congress after more than 57 million Americans cast early ballots. Democrats need net gains of three House seats and four Senate seats…
- #OTD in 1983: Jesse Jackson Launches His 1983 Presidential Campaign · 1 min · Episode 2848On Nov. 3, 1983, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. launched his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. His Rainbow Coalition helped expand Black political power and…
- Black Voter Protection: Election Command Centers Prepare for 2026 Midterms · 1 min · Episode 2847Black voter protection groups are coordinating election command centers ahead of the 2026 midterms. Their work includes tracking turnout, documenting voting barriers and…
- Sunday Surprise: Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers for Senate · 1 min · Episode 2846Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race. Her Sunday announcement sparked Democratic backlash and resignations…
- Charles Diggs Jr.: Michigan's First Black Congressman in 1954 · 1 min · Episode 2845On Nov. 2, 1954, Charles C. Diggs Jr. became Michigan's first Black member of Congress. He later helped found the Congressional Black Caucus and served as its first chairman.
- Voting Problems? Call the Election Protection Hotline · 1 min · Episode 2844Election Protection volunteers are preparing to help voters navigate registration issues, polling information and intimidation concerns. Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE at 866-687-8683…
- Trump Calls Black and Jewish El-Sayed Voters 'Crazy' · 1 min · Episode 2843President Donald Trump called Black and Jewish voters supporting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed "crazy." The remarks come as Republican Mike Rogers courts Black voters…
- Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman: The 1974 Rumble in the Jungle · 1 min · Episode 2842On Oct. 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. His eighth-round knockout reclaimed the heavyweight championship seven years after he was…
- Meta Suspends Angie Nixon's Latino Outreach Instagram Page · 1 min · Episode 2841Meta briefly suspended Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon's Latino outreach Instagram page during a campaign rally. The disruption came one week before the 2026 midterm…
- Black Freshman Enrollment Falls at Harvard and Yale in 2026 · 1 min · Episode 2840Black students' share of the freshman class fell at Harvard and Yale in 2026 following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling. Princeton and Columbia reported increases…
- National Debt and the 2026 Midterms: Voters Want a Plan · 1 min · Episode 2839A new national debt poll finds 61% of voters planning to vote Tuesday say the issue will play a major role in their choice for federal office. Nearly three-quarters of voters…
- September Inflation Rises to 3.7% as Gas Prices Surge · 1 min · Episode 2838September inflation rose to 3.7% as gasoline prices surged, despite a slight drop in grocery prices. Affordability remains a major test for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- California Voting Fight: Judge Questions DOJ's Voter List · 1 min · Episode 2837A federal judge plans an independent review of DOJ's claims about roughly 20,000 California voters. County officials say a preliminary review raises questions about the…
- Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl 2027 Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium · 1 min · Episode 2836Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 14. The performance follows his anniversary concerts celebrating 30 years since "Reasonable Doubt."
- Census Race Questions: Civil Rights Groups Investigate Removal Plan · 1 min · Episode 2835The Legal Defense Fund, the NAACP and American Oversight are investigating proposed census changes that could affect racial data collection and congressional representation.
- 2026 Midterms: Early Voting Surges in Key Senate Races · 1 min · Episode 2834More than 30 million Americans have voted early in the 2026 midterm elections. Turnout is climbing in key Senate battlegrounds, but the totals don't reveal which candidates are…
- Chaka Khan Earns Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards · 1 min · Episode 2833Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards. The ceremony airs Nov. 27 on BET and CBS, celebrating her decades of influence on soul and R&B.
- Alaska Senate Lawsuit: Two Sullivans and Peltola's Certification Fight · 1 min · Episode 2832Two candidates named Sullivan are at the center of a DOJ lawsuit over Alaska's Senate election. Mary Peltola's campaign and Senate Democrats want the case dismissed before it…
- Trump's Mississippi Rally: Hyde-Smith Faces Scott Colom Challenge · 1 min · Episode 2831President Donald Trump campaigns for Cindy Hyde-Smith as Scott Colom mounts a competitive Mississippi Senate challenge. The rally comes eight days before the midterms amid low…
- Remembering Tom Houck: MLK Aide and Atlanta Civil Rights Activist · 1 min · Episode 2830Civil rights activist Tom Houck, a former driver and personal assistant to Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 79. Remember his decades of activism, political work and efforts to…
- Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, the "Godfather of Steppin'," Dies at 85 · 1 min · Episode 2829Legendary Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, known as the "Godfather of Steppin'," has died at 85. His contributions helped popularize a dance tradition deeply rooted in Black Chicago…
- Palantir Funding Faces Pushback From Black Leaders at CBC Foundation · 1 min · Episode 2828Black leaders are urging the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to reject Palantir funding. Their open letter raises concerns about the company's role in surveillance…
- FAMU Students Protest Campus Police Partnership With ICE · 1 min · Episode 2827FAMU student organizers are taking their opposition to campus police's ICE partnership to homecoming. They want the university to end its 287(g) agreement authorizing certain…
- Judge Restricts Trump's Noncitizen Voting Investigations in Nine States · 1 min · Episode 2826A federal judge in California ordered restrictions on certain DHS election investigations in nine states. The judge found the tactics likely violate the Voting Rights Act by…
- White House Removes Another Journalist From Presidential Press Pool · 1 min · Episode 2825The White House removed The Independent's Andrew Feinberg from the press pool covering President Donald Trump's Iowa trip. The move comes as CNN threatens further legal action…
- Harris and NAACP Plan Town Halls to Mobilize Midterm Voters · 1 min · Episode 2824Former Vice President Kamala Harris and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson will headline town halls in Milwaukee and Atlanta ahead of the midterms. The events will connect…
- Red State Red Flags: Trump Heads to South Carolina · 1 min · Episode 2823President Donald Trump heads to South Carolina to support Sen. Darline Graham as Republicans face pressure in Senate races and voters express dissatisfaction with his economic…
- #OTD in 2024: Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott Made Arts History · 1 min · Episode 2822On Oct. 21, 2024, Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott became the first rappers to receive the National Medal of Arts. Their historic recognition celebrated their lasting…
