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Twelve years ago, "How to Get Away with Murder" debuted on ABC with Viola Davis in the groundbreaking role of Annalise Keating. The series ran for six seasons and helped make television history when Davis became the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black...

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has removed several prominent references to President Donald Trump from his campaign website while maintaining Trump's endorsement. The changes come as a new St. Pete Polls survey shows Donalds and Democratic opponent David Jolly in a statistical tie ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &a...

Morehouse College has opened a new multimedia center supported by Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand, giving students hands-on access to professional equipment and training in journalism, podcasting, filmmaking, sports broadcasting and digital storytelling. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/new...

A federal judge temporarily blocked the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering officials to restore press credentials while the outlets' lawsuit continues. Reporters from all three organizations said they were still turned away Thursday morning despite the ruling. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media comp...

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll and 33% in a CNN poll conducted by SSRS, with economic concerns and the Iran war weighing on public opinion ahead of the 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 by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

The Justice Department is defending President Donald Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico ahead of a federal court hearing on the outlets' request for immediate access. The case centers on First Amendment and due process claims, while DOJ argues White House access is "a privilege, not a right." Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-ow...

On Sept. 23, 1955, an all-white jury in Mississippi acquitted Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam of murdering 14-year-old Emmett Till. Months later, the two men admitted to killing Till in a magazine article, but double jeopardy prevented another murder trial. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsle...

A Jackson County grand jury declined to indict anyone in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. His family, attorney Ben Crump and the NAACP are calling for a renewed investigation as questions remain over unexplained injuries and an official cause of death that remains undetermined. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media...

On Sept. 22, 1906, the Atlanta Race Massacre began as inflammatory and unverified reports helped incite white mobs to attack Black residents, businesses and neighborhoods. Historians estimate that 25 to 40 Black people were killed, along with two white people, during several days of racial violence. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned &...

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are asking a federal judge to restore their reporters' White House access as a Wednesday hearing approaches. The legal fight comes as the White House launches Trump TV, a new 24/7 streaming channel that has drawn criticism from press advocates. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https...

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to respond to a lawsuit filed by CNN, MS NOW and Politico and set a hearing on the outlets' request to restore White House access. The case is the latest legal fight over press access and First Amendment protections. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https...

Leon Stapleton, Kansas City's first African American grocer, has died at 100. Stapleton founded Leon's Thriftway in 1968 and built the store into a longtime community institution while supporting jobs, local families and Black entrepreneurship. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Ho...

On Oct. 5, 1872, James Henry Conyers made history as the first Black midshipman to enter the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. His time at the academy was marked by isolation, racist harassment and hazing, and he resigned in 1873 without graduating. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com...

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, asking a federal judge to restore their reporters' access to the White House. The case raises constitutional questions that federal courts have addressed in previous press-access disputes. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media...

President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The move comes amid a series of legal and regulatory disputes involving major news organizations, while the White House has not clarified the scope of the ban. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media co...

Early voting has begun in Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota, 46 days before Election Day. Illinois follows on Sept. 24 as voters begin casting ballots in a midterm election that will determine control of Congress. 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...

Rep. Joyce Beatty says President Donald Trump lashed out during a Kennedy Center board meeting after another court ruling blocked efforts to add his name to the building. The dispute is part of a broader legal fight over the center's governance and presidential authority. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: ht...

Rosalind Ashford, an original member of Martha and the Vandellas, has died at 83. The Detroit native helped shape the sound of Motown and sang on classics including "Dancing in the Street," "Heat Wave," "Jimmy Mack" and "Nowhere to Run." 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...

Vice President JD Vance is urging voters to give Republicans more time in office ahead of the November midterms. His comments on the All-In Podcast drew a response from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as both parties make their case to voters in the closing weeks of the campaign. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled med...

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, lifting its benchmark rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%. The move could make borrowing more expensive for consumers, while Fed officials say inflation remains elevated and additional rate increases could still be considered. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owne...

On this day in 1925, Riley "B.B." King was born near Itta Bena, Mississippi. Known as the "King of the Blues," King became one of the most influential guitarists and performers in American music, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape blues, rock, soul and R&B. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:...

The Congressional Black Caucus Institute has launched its "SO VOTE" campaign, with plans to spend at least $4.5 million during the midterm election cycle. The effort targets low-propensity Black voters, rural voters and young voters in 16 congressional districts, with a major focus on Georgia and Mississippi. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-ow...

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...