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Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54 after drowning while swimming in Costa Rica. The actor’s career spanned decades, touching generations of viewers. 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 com...

Fewer Americans are using cash, and more stores are refusing it altogether — but a new bipartisan bill aims to ensure that consumers can still pay with dollars if they choose. Senators John Fetterman and Kevin Cramer say the Payment Choice Act would protect unbanked Americans and limit surcharges for paying with cash. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading...

Harvard University is back in federal court, taking on President Donald Trump’s administration over $2.6 billion in research funding cuts, calling them political retaliation. The decision could have far-reaching implications for universities nationwide. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newslett...

James Enos “Jim” Clyburn — born July 21, 1940 — turns 85 today. From organizing youth sit-ins and leading NAACP chapters in South Carolina to becoming the first Black U.S. representative from his state since Reconstruction and a history-making House majority whip, Clyburn’s service reshaped American democracy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-o...

President Donald Trump is demanding the Washington Commanders change their name back to the Redskins, a name widely criticized as racist against Native Americans, or risk losing support for their stadium deal. The threat, posted on Truth Social, may carry little authority, but it’s reigniting culture war battles as Cleveland’s baseball team and the Commanders both refuse to reinstate old names. Su...

Ivory Coast — officially known as Côte d’Ivoire — is inviting U.S. investors to seize opportunities in cocoa, agriculture, offshore oil, and minerals. In an exclusive interview with AURN News, Minister Sidi Tiemoko Toure explains why language barriers shouldn’t hold Americans back and why the country is positioning itself as the gateway to a $400 million-person West African market. Subscribe to ou...

The DOJ is recommending just one day in jail — time already served — for Brett Hankison, the only officer convicted in connection with the 2020 police raid that left Breonna Taylor dead. DOJ prosecutors acknowledge Hankison fired 10 rounds blindly into Taylor’s apartment, but cite provocation and his permanent removal from law enforcement as reasons for leniency. Subscribe to our newsletter to sta...

William L. Clay Sr., the trailblazing Missouri congressman who served from 1969 to 2001 and helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, has died at 94. Clay was a powerful voice for racial and economic justice, sponsoring nearly 300 bills and leaving a lasting impact on labor and education reform. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & contr...

On the fifth anniversary of John Lewis’s passing, more than 1,600 demonstrations erupted across all 50 states and abroad under the banner “Good Trouble Lives On.” The protests, led by the 50501 Movement, targeted the Trump administration’s rollback of civil rights and social protections. The flagship rally took place in Chicago, while symbolic protests unfolded in The Villages — Trump’s Florida st...

Inflation may be easing nationally, but families in cities like Seattle, Boston and Chicago are still feeling the squeeze. WalletHub’s latest report ranks the U.S. metro areas where the cost of living continues to surge, with details on short-term and long-term Consumer Price Index trends. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled med...

The National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency,” warning that democracy and civil rights are under attack, as it released its annual State of Black America report. Urban League President Marc Morial and VP Rhonda Spears Bells say America faces grave challenges amid anti-equity policies, weakened enforcement and attacks on voting rights. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed wi...

Five immigrants convicted of crimes in the U.S. have been deported — not to their home countries — but to Eswatini, a small absolute monarchy in southern Africa. Immigration lawyers and human rights advocates are raising alarms about this new deportation policy and the lack of transparency around the arrangement. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Blac...

Five years ago today, we lost Congressman John Lewis — a hero of the civil rights movement and a tireless advocate for democracy, justice and human dignity. His legacy endures in every ballot cast and every peaceful protest, and the fight he championed is as urgent as ever. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: http...

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are slipping in a narrow but consistent pattern, driven by voter dissatisfaction over his handling of the economy, trade and inflation. Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin highlights a 4.5-point decline in net approval since the start of Trump’s second term, with steep drops on key economic indicators. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest...

The Trump-Epstein firestorm is no longer aimed at Democrats — MAGA influencers, House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson are turning their frustration toward Trump after the DOJ declared there’s no Epstein client list. Trump’s own comments and Pam Bondi’s refusal to discuss the matter have triggered a rare conservative backlash. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news f...

Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to act, not despair, during a private fundraiser in New Jersey that raised $2.5 million for the DNC. Obama called on Democrats to stop seeking quick fixes and focus on winning races in states like New Jersey and Virginia while defending values like free speech and delivering for working people. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the late...

Inflation ticked up again in June, marking the third consecutive monthly rise as the Consumer Price Index climbed 0.3%. Prices for food, energy and shelter all increased, adding financial pressure for American households already managing rising costs. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter...

A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has struck down a rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have erased $49 billion in medical debt from Americans’ credit reports. Nearly 30% of Black Americans and 22% of Latinos carry medical debt compared to 17% of white Americans. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media...

The Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to proceed with layoffs of nearly 1,400 Education Department employees, a decision delivered via the court’s shadow docket and without written explanation. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented sharply, accusing the court of enabling lawlessness. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & control...

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with mass firings at the U.S. Department of Education, a decision that legal experts say could expand presidential power and undermine Congress’ authority. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the move a blow to civil rights, student loans and special education enforcement. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed wit...

The Trump administration has frozen nearly $6.8 billion in federal education funding, jeopardizing after-school programs and summer camps serving low-income, rural and immigrant families. Georgia and North Carolina’s Republican superintendents are speaking out as lawsuits mount. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:...

Former NBA player Willie Burton may pursue a Republican U.S. Senate bid in Minnesota’s 2026 race. We explore his priorities—from literacy to job growth—and what his candidacy could mean for conservative and Black voters. 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 AdsWi...

On July 14, 1953, the George Washington Carver National Monument was dedicated in Diamond, Missouri, marking the first U.S. monument to honor an African American. The site honors Carver’s legacy as a pioneering scientist, educator and agricultural innovator — and preserves the landscapes that shaped his youth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-o...

President Donald Trump is pressuring Congress to approve $9.4 billion in spending cuts, targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid programs like PEPFAR. The House narrowly approved the plan, but GOP senators from rural and Native communities are pushing back. At stake: funding for more than 1,500 local public stations and billions in humanitarian aid. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informe...

After years of heated debate, a new Gallup poll shows that most Americans — including many Republicans — now favor immigration as a positive force in the country. Record-high support for a path to citizenship highlights a shift, even as Trump continues to push mass deportation policies and struggles with disapproval among Hispanic voters. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the lates...