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President Donald Trump has ordered Education Secretary Linda McMahon to require federally funded colleges to disclose how they make admissions decisions. The move targets race-conscious policies and raises new concerns about the future of historically Black colleges and universities. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media com...

A political standoff in Texas has escalated to the federal level, with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, saying the FBI will help locate more than 50 Democrats who fled to block a GOP redistricting vote. Quorum breaking is legal in Texas and not a federal crime, but the optics may still influence the political fight. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-o...

The U.S. Air Force will deny early retirement to transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service, separating them without benefits. The move follows the Trump administration’s transgender troop ban, upheld by the Supreme Court, and has sparked criticism and warnings of lawsuits. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled med...

President Donald Trump is once again suggesting a federal intervention in Washington, D.C. — proposing control of the Metropolitan Police Department and a possible repeal of the Home Rule Act. While crime is down, Trump is reviving campaign themes portraying D.C. as unsafe. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: http...

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have officially taken effect, hitting imports from countries like India and South Africa with rates up to 50%. While the former president touts wins, economists warn of rising costs on everything from groceries to gadgets. Apple is investing big in U.S. manufacturing, but other brands say prices are going up. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest...

Tariffs are back at historic highs — and the pain is being felt at the kitchen table. A new analysis from Yale’s Budget Lab estimates average U.S. households could lose $2,400 in income this year due to rising prices from tariffs, with working-class families losing over $1,300. What happens if the Fed steps in? And what does this mean for long-term trade policy? Subscribe to our newsletter to stay...

On Aug. 7, 1948, Alice Coachman won gold in the high jump at the London Summer Olympics, making her the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. A dominant force in track and field, her legacy extends beyond the podium. 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...

A logistics sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart, one of the largest Army bases in the country, injuring five fellow soldiers. The Army has not released a motive, and leaders from the Pentagon to the White House have been briefed. The shooting is the latest in a troubling pattern of gun violence within U.S. military bases. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a le...

Mortgage rates have hit a 10-month low, potentially easing the path to homeownership. But a spike in Black unemployment after the rollback of diversity and inclusion efforts raises questions about who truly benefits from the relief. 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 Simpleca...

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, protections are eroding as the Justice Department pulls back enforcement and the Supreme Court weighs limiting legal challenges from everyday citizens. Civil rights leaders warn that communities of color could soon have no recourse against voter suppression, redistricting, or election discrimination. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed wit...

Southern University has officially launched WSUB “The Bluff” on 106.1 FM, taking over the former WTQT gospel frequency. Chancellor John K. Pierre and Station Manager Nicolette Gordon describe the station as a transformative learning lab for students and a platform for Baton Rouge’s music culture. The station will feature gospel, hip-hop, R&B and pop music while mentoring future broadcasters. Subsc...

A political storm is brewing on Capitol Hill as the House Oversight Committee issues 11 subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Targets include Bill and Hillary Clinton, former FBI directors James Comey and Robert Mueller, and six former attorneys general. Chair James Comer is demanding unredacted DOJ files by Aug. 19, with depositions beginning Oct. 14. Notably, former U.S. Attorney...

Americans now owe a record $18.39 trillion in household debt, according to a WalletHub report and New York Fed data. Mortgage balances climbed by $20 billion to $12.94 trillion, while credit card debt hit $1.21 trillion. Student loans declined slightly to $1.64 trillion, and auto loans showed mixed trends across sources. For many families, this means mounting stress and fewer financial options. Su...

The Trump administration has made a new agreement with Rwanda to deport up to 250 immigrants, marking another step in its broader mass removal policy. The deal follows deportations to South Sudan and Eswatini, where details of prior agreements remain undisclosed. Critics argue the policy is less about crime and more about creating a global network to offshore U.S. immigrants. Rwanda previously scr...

A federal judge denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ $50 million bond request, citing flight risk, public safety concerns and evidence of violence. Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering but convicted on two prostitution-related charges. Prosecutors allege he used his fame to force women into drug-fueled sex acts. Four women testified about abuse, including video of Combs assaulting singer...

Texas Democrats are using social media to fight against congressional redistricting maps they say will racially gerrymander districts for President Donald Trump’s political gain. State Reps. Ron Reynolds, Ramon Romero and Ana Maria Rodriguez Ramos voiced their opposition while Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove them if they don’t return to vote. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with...

A bill moving through the California Legislature would require every city and county to track the racial makeup of their workforce with a focus on Black lineage. Supporters say this demographic data is necessary to ensure reparations efforts reach descendants of U.S. slavery. Opponents argue the requirement goes too far. Privacy safeguards are included to ensure accuracy and trust. Subscribe to ou...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to remove Democratic lawmakers from office after they fled the state to protest new congressional maps designed to give President Donald Trump five additional GOP seats before the 2026 midterms. The lawmakers, now in Illinois and New York, face $500-per-day fines as Abbott cites a 2021 legal opinion to potentially vacate their seats. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzke...

On Aug. 4, 1961, Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. As he turns 64, we look back at his journey from law professor and Illinois senator to two-term president. Obama’s legacy includes landmark achievements such as the Affordable Care Act, the killing of Osama bin Laden, economic recovery efforts, and the Paris Agreement on climate change. Subscribe...

The U.S. job market added just 73,000 jobs in July, with unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. The Labor Department revised earlier job numbers for May and June downward by a combined 258,000. Economists point to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, tariffs, and rising costs as factors slowing hiring. Healthcare led job growth while manufacturing and federal employment declined. Wall Str...

Black unemployment rose to 7.2% in July, up from 6.8% in June and 6% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rise coincides with sharp job revisions and a federal rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion programs under President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. White, Hispanic and Asian unemployment rates remained significantly lower. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay infor...

ESPN has parted ways with NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe less than two weeks after he settled a civil rape lawsuit filed by a woman identified as “Jane Doe.” Sharpe, who called the lawsuit a “shakedown,” had not appeared on ESPN since April. He announced his departure on his “Nightcap” podcast, expressing peace with the decision but wishing ESPN had delayed the move until after his brother’s Hal...

Appellate judges are scrutinizing President Donald Trump’s legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The law, designed for crises like 9/11 and the Iran hostage crisis, has never been used to set tariffs. Multiple states and businesses are suing, and the case could soon reach the Supreme Court. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed wit...

President Donald Trump launched personal attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the Fed announced it would hold interest rates steady. The unusual clash comes as Powell addresses inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty. The Fed maintains its independence from political influence as it sets monetary policy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a...

Kamala Harris announced she won’t run for California governor, shutting down speculation about her 2026 plans. Following her 2024 loss to Donald Trump, Harris returned home and considered the governor’s race but ultimately decided to focus on national advocacy, potential book projects, and political rebranding for the 2026 midterms. She faces criticism over past controversies but maintains strong...