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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is opening its 55th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington as civil rights leaders, lawmakers and community advocates gather to address voting rights, economic opportunity, education, health disparities and criminal justice. This year's conference also marks the foundation's 50th anniversary under the theme "Rooted, Ready & Rising." Subscribe to o...

The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's effort to enforce new Postal Service restrictions on mail ballots before the November midterms. The 7-2 decision leaves existing state mail-ballot procedures in place while the legal fight continues. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/news...

Bob Mackie, the legendary costume and fashion designer known for dressing Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, RuPaul, Whitney Houston and other major stars, has died at 87. His work helped define decades of glamour, spectacle and performance style across television, concerts and red carpets. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled me...

Bishop William J. Barber II and a coalition of faith leaders gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina, to oppose new restrictions on mail-in voting. Barber said the response should include both legal challenges and voter mobilization, with his Love Forward Together campaign organizing marches to the polls nationwide. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black...

President Donald Trump dismissed warnings about the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development, saying the U.S. must maintain its lead in the technology. His remarks came as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI CEO Elon Musk backed calls for a slower approach, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Congress to act on AI oversight. Subscribe to our newsletter...

James L. "Mr. V" Virgil, the Atlanta entrepreneur and nightlife pioneer behind the popular Black-owned club Mr. V's Figure 8, has died at 85. His impact extended beyond nightlife into restaurant equipment, mentorship and support for minority business owners across Atlanta. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: h...

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and nearly 60 Democratic lawmakers are calling for federal investigations into a series of reported hanging deaths involving Black people across the country. The lawmakers are seeking independent scrutiny of the cases and a national system to track such deaths. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media c...

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, America is pausing to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed that day and the thousands who have since died from 9/11-related illnesses. Commemorations are being held at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and the Flight 93 crash site as a new generation grows up with no memory of the attacks. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news fr...

On Sept. 11, 2001, hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and Pentagon, while United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back. Twenty-five years later, America remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed and the lasting impact of the attacks on U.S. security, foreign policy and everyday life. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from...

The NAACP is asking the Supreme Court to reject the Trump administration's emergency request to impose new mail-ballot requirements ahead of the November midterms. A federal appeals court has left the rules blocked as the Supreme Court considers the administration's request. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:...

President Donald Trump unveiled a new financial promise at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas: a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. The proposal would likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & con...

Born Sept. 10, 1968, Big Daddy Kane became one of the most influential rappers of hip-hop's golden age. From "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" and "Raw" to "Smooth Operator," the Brooklyn native helped shape generations of MCs through his lyricism, style and showmanship. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn...

The RNC's first-ever midterm convention is underway in Dallas, with President Donald Trump headlining and several prominent Republicans scheduled to speak. But dozens of Republican candidates and lawmakers are staying away or remain undecided, highlighting divisions within the party ahead of the November midterms. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Bla...

On Sept. 9, 1739, a group of enslaved Black people led by an enslaved man named Jemmy seized weapons and marched toward Spanish Florida in pursuit of freedom. The Stono Rebellion became one of the largest uprisings of enslaved people in Britain's mainland North American colonies and led South Carolina to impose stricter controls on enslaved people. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with...

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III has announced plans to retire by the end of 2026 after seven years leading the institution. His departure comes as the Smithsonian faces increased scrutiny from the Trump administration over exhibits and interpretations of American history, though Bunch says the dispute did not drive his decision. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest n...

Canada's new retaliatory tariffs are now in effect on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances and electronics. The escalating trade fight could hit key industries and consumers on both sides of the border. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted...

"Moonlight" is returning to theaters Oct. 2 for its 10th anniversary in a newly remastered 4K version. Barry Jenkins' acclaimed film won Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali and Best Adapted Screenplay, along with four NAACP Image Awards. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/n...

The NAACP has unveiled a national roadmap focused on helping Black families build and preserve generational wealth through areas including credit, savings, investing, homeownership, career advancement and estate planning. The effort comes as a wide racial wealth gap persists between Black and white families. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-own...

This Labor Day, the Black unemployment rate stands at 6%, well above the rate for white workers. From A. Philip Randolph to today's union workforce, Black workers have helped shape the labor movement and continue to see measurable benefits from union representation. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://...

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked the state's new Republican-drawn congressional map, ruling that voters must get a say before the new boundaries can take effect. The state will use its 2022 map in November while Missouri's attorney general prepares an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & c...

On Sept. 4, 1981, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born in Houston, Texas. Now 45, the global superstar has built a groundbreaking career spanning music, fashion, film, business and philanthropy while becoming the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/new...

The Trump administration is proposing an IRS rule that could affect race-based scholarships, financial aid, admissions and other programs at private schools and colleges. Private HBCUs would not lose tax-exempt status simply for serving predominantly Black students, but race-based eligibility programs could face scrutiny. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a lea...

The Trump administration is proposing to eliminate a federal requirement that gives communities notice and a chance to comment before some pollution permits are issued. Activists warn the change could leave Black, low-income and overburdened neighborhoods with fewer opportunities to challenge new pollution. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owne...

A federal court battle in Boston could affect how states send mail-in ballots for the November midterms. Voting rights groups are challenging a new Postal Service system ordered by President Donald Trump, while the administration says the requirements are legal and would strengthen election security. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &...

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson has died at 70. The Jackson, Mississippi, native was celebrated for a career spanning jazz, blues, gospel and folk, and Jackson Mayor John Horhn praised her as "an extraordinary native daughter." Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hoste...