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#OTD in 1948: Kathleen Battle Is Born
Episode 2681
On this day in 1948, Kathleen Battle was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. The acclaimed soprano went on to perform at the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Ha…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Judge Blocks Trump's Mail-Voting Order Nationwide
Episode 2680
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's mail-voting order nationwide, expanding an earlier injunction that covered 23 states and Washing…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
Episode 2679
Karoline Leavitt is set to step down as White House press secretary at the end of August. President Donald Trump says she will remain involved in his…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Black and Asian Workers Lead AI Adoption at Work
Episode 2678
A new Idealis Advisory report finds 62% of U.S. workers are using generative AI on the job, with Black and Asian workers reporting some of the highes…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
#OTD in 2002: Frederick Gregory Makes NASA History
Episode 2677
On this day in 2002, Frederick D. Gregory was sworn in as NASA's first Black Deputy Administrator. Gregory's career included three space shuttle miss…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
CBC Demands Federal Review in Nolan Wells Case
Episode 2676
The Congressional Black Caucus is pressing the Justice Department for answers in the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells. Lawma…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
D.C. Guard Deployment Extended Through 2029 at $1.4B Cost
Episode 2675
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., is set to continue through January 2029, raising new questions about cost, crime and the future of…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Simon Sinek Tells AURN News Entrepreneurs Need Purpose
Episode 2674
Simon Sinek tells AURN News that entrepreneurs who want to make an impact should build businesses like social movements, focus on purpose and communi…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Common Black College Application Founder Robert Mason Dies at 66
Episode 2673
Robert Mason, founder of the Common Black College Application, has died at 66. Mason launched the platform in 1998 to make applying to historically B…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Primary Day: Wisconsin, Alabama and South Carolina Vote
Episode 2672
Primary voters in three states are deciding high-profile races today. Wisconsin Democrats are weighing Francesca Hong's gubernatorial bid, Alabama is…
1 month, 4 weeks ago