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  • American Urban Radio Networks has been telling stories of Black America since 1973. AURN is the only Black-owned network with a bureau in the White House. Journalists Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson, and Tanya Hart deliver stories of interest to our community. AURN News encapsulates updates from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment. More news and culture updates on aurn.com and @aurnonline on all social media platforms.
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  • Biden Has 73 Days: What Will Happen Next?

    Biden Has 73 Days: What Will Happen Next?
    Nov 8 2024
    President Joe Biden has 73 days left until his administration concludes. Now a lame-duck president, questions arise about what actions he may take in his final weeks in office. In the past, former President George W. Bush approved bailouts for auto manufacturers during his closing months. Will Biden follow suit with similar measures, such as support for Ukraine or Gaza? Will there be moves toward loan forgiveness or bailouts for Black farmers? Many are also speculating on whether he might consider pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s transition team is assembling potential candidates for his administration. Could former staffers make a return, or will he appoint figures like Elon Musk or John F. Kennedy Jr. to positions in his cabinet? One key appointment has already been announced. Trump revealed that his campaign co-chair, Susie Wiles, will serve as the first woman to hold the role of White House chief of staff in his administration. Wiles has a background as a campaign strategist for numerous Republican leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • #OTD: Edward Brooke Elected as First Black U.S. Senator by Popular Vote in 1966

    #OTD: Edward Brooke Elected as First Black U.S. Senator by Popular Vote in 1966
    Nov 8 2024
    On Nov. 8, 1966, Edward William Brooke III, a Howard University graduate, made history as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate by popular vote and the first Black politician from Massachusetts to serve in Congress. Born in Washington, D.C., Brooke majored in sociology before serving as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and later earning a law degree from Boston University. Brooke chaired the Boston Finance Commission to tackle city corruption and, as Massachusetts’ first Black attorney general, fought against corruption and housing discrimination. Winning his Senate seat with 62 percent of the vote, he became the first Black senator since Reconstruction. Though a moderate Republican, Brooke often challenged his party, opposing conservative Supreme Court nominees and calling for Nixon’s resignation. Senator Brooke served from 1967 to 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Biden: A Defeat, but Not Defeated

    Biden: A Defeat, but Not Defeated
    Nov 8 2024
    President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Rose Garden after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Speaking confidently to a crowd of staffers and Cabinet members, he urged the country to remain united. “I know for some people it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s a time of loss,” Biden said. “Campaigns are contests of competing visions. I’ve said many times you can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree.” While acknowledging the sting of the loss, Biden reminded Americans that setbacks are part of the journey—not the end. “We accept the choice the country made,” he said, emphasizing unity and strength as cornerstones of democracy. The president also praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her inspiring campaign, promising a smooth transition of power. He urged Americans to trust in the nation’s electoral system, calling it fair and transparent. “Something I hope we can do, no matter who you voted for, is see each other not as adversaries, but as fellow Americans,” Biden said. “Bring down the temperature.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins

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