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The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is exhibiting more than 100 African American quilts from the Eli Leon collection — a historic showcase of creativity and resilience in Black textile art. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank is proceeding with caution after a rate cut to 3.75%-4%. Powell says another cut in December isn’t guaranteed, citing delays in government data and ongoing inflation concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Sim...

The Federal Reserve lowered rates by another quarter point to a range of 3.75%–4%, citing a weakening labor market and persistent inflation. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

President Donald Trump has abruptly dismissed all members of the Fine Arts Commission, clearing the way for a controversial ballroom and a monument dubbed the “Arc de Trump.” Critics call the moves ego-driven and historically reckless. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new Economist/UGA poll shows President Donald Trump hitting a new low with just 39% of Americans approving of his job performance. The backlash comes as Americans reject costly White House renovations and political pardons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The federal government shutdown stretches into its 28th day as the Senate remains gridlocked. Vice President JD Van says troops will still be paid, but lawsuits over SNAP benefits are piling up. Even some Republicans say piecemeal solutions aren’t the answer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SNAP food aid for 42 million Americans is on the chopping block as the shutdown drags on. Lawsuits are brewing, Senate Republicans are divided, and food banks brace for impact. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

Karine Jean-Pierre opens up about her time inside the Biden White House and her shock when the president ended his campaign. In her new book “Independent,” Jean-Pierre calls on Americans to stay engaged and warns democracy is “hanging by a thread.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Ho...

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Barely a month into her new role as editor in chief of CBS News, Bari Weiss is already making her mark. Media critic Oliver Darcy tells AURN News her early moves could signal a Trump-friendly shift under new ownership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The government shutdown has entered its fourth week, marking one of the longest in U.S. history. Frustration is rising as both parties remain locked in gridlock and millions of Americans brace for financial fallout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With defiance and conviction, New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal bank-fraud charges in Norfolk, Virginia. The indictment, filed weeks after President Donald Trump called for her prosecution, accuses her of lying about a Virginia property. James says the case is politically motivated and vows to keep fighting. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the...

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee is leading in a crowded Texas House race, according to a new Hobby School poll. Menefee tells AURN News he feels “momentum” as he connects with voters concerned about health care, social safety nets, and democracy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsle...

The White House says President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom project — which required tearing down the entire East Wing — won’t cost taxpayers a dime. But with missing donor dollar amounts and no federal review, critics are questioning oversight and transparency. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://...

Tallahassee residents are demanding city officials halt the sale of a golf course built atop the graves of enslaved people. Archaeologists confirmed 23 graves and 14 possible burial sites on the property. The city has leased the land for $1 a year since 1956, and now plans to sell it for $1.25 million — without fulfilling its promise of a memorial. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with...

An Associated Press analysis finds that Black enrollment at top U.S. colleges has plunged since the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action — with some schools seeing numbers not seen since the civil rights era. Students say it feels like erasure as the Trump administration tightens oversight. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controll...

A new YouGov poll shows most Americans disapprove of plans to tear down the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $300 million ballroom tied to President Donald Trump’s renovation project. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

A federal judge in Newark has ordered the Justice Department to release video recordings in the case of Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., who faces charges of assaulting immigration agents. McIver maintains her innocence, saying she was performing oversight duties. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/...

As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans could lose their November SNAP benefits. States are warning of growing food insecurity while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the shutdown could leave families without access to food. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newslette...

Protests broke out in the North Carolina House as lawmakers approved new GOP-drawn maps. Critics argue it’s part of a Trump-led redistricting push that weakens Black voting strength and secures Republican power heading into the 2026 midterms. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted b...

At the Black Conservative Federation’s annual Solutions Summit, Black Republican leaders emphasized access, influence, and policy-making under President Donald Trump’s leadership. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...