American Urban Radio Networks

The American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) was formed through the merger of the National Black Network (NBN), established by Unity Broadcasting in 1973, and the Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), which began in 1972. SBC made history by being the first African Americans to acquire a group of radio stations, including WILD in Boston, WAMO in Pittsburgh, and WUFO in Buffalo. They initially obtained a 49% stake in the Mutual Black Network, and by October 1979, SBC had taken full ownership and rebranded it as the Sheridan Broadcasting Network (SBN). The unification of NBN and SBN occurred in 1991. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, AURN stands as the only African American-owned radio network in the country. It ranks among the largest networks serving Urban America, broadcasting over 300 shows weekly to an estimated audience of 25 million listeners.

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Trump’s Trade Wins Don’t Equal Savings at Home

2 days ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — The U.S. trade deficit shrank significantly in April, according to new data released by the Department of Commerce. But even with the drop, many Americans are still feeling the sting of high prices at home. The trade gap narrowed to $61.6 billion in April, down from a revised $138.3 billion in March. That drop came as exports rose by $8.3 billion to $289.4 billion, while imports fell sharply by $68.4 billion to $351.0 billion.
CBO: 10 Million Could Lose Health Coverage Under GOP Plan

3 days ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — A new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office suggests that more than 10 million Americans could lose their health coverage over the next decade if Republican-backed healthcare cuts become law.
Navy to Rename USNS Harvey Milk, Review Civil Rights Ships

3 days ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

According to CBS News, the Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk — a ship honoring the slain gay rights icon and Navy veteran — and is also eyeing changes to ships named after civil rights heroes like Harriet Tubman and John Lewis. The move, pushed under the Trump administration’s call to restore “warrior culture,” has sparked outrage. Critics say it’s a petty erasure of American trailblazers who fought for freedom, dignity, and justice.
Housing Piles Up as Working Families Get Priced Out

4 days ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — The American housing market just hit a historic milestone — but not one that helps average people. A new Redfin report shows that $698 billion worth of homes are now on the market — the highest amount ever recorded. And that massive supply isn’t being matched by demand. While the headlines might suggest growth, the deeper data points to a housing system that’s increasingly out of reach for working- and middle-class Americans.
Anna Mae Robertson, Six Triple Eight Veteran, Dies at 101

4 days ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — known as the Six Triple Eight — has died at 101, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The all-Black, all-women Army unit was sent to Europe during World War II to tackle a massive mail backlog, processing more than 17 million letters in just three months. Despite facing racism and segregation within the military, the battalion boosted morale for troops across Europe.
Trump Made History With Black Voters — Then Reversed Course

6 days ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — Donald Trump‘s second term began with a show of gratitude to Black and Latino voters, thanking them for what he called a “tremendous outpouring of love” during his Inauguration Day speech on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But now, just months into his presidency, many are asking: Do Black voters regret helping return Trump to the White House?
Smokey Robinson Countersues Over Rape Claims

6 days ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

According to the Associated Press, Smokey Robinson has filed a defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers who accused him of rape in incidents spanning 2007 to 2024. The 85-year-old Motown legend and his wife, Frances Robinson, filed the counterclaim in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging the women fabricated their claims as part of an extortion scheme. The women are suing for $50 million, alleging Robinson repeatedly raped them and that Frances enabled the abuse.
Markets Rattle as Trump Slams China, Tariff Policy Wobbles

1 week ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

Stocks tumbled Friday morning as President Donald Trump said China has “totally violated” its trade pact with the U.S., rattling markets after a week of tariff whiplash. The Dow slipped 130 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each declined 0.35%, erasing gains from Wednesday’s court-ordered tariff rollback.
Pending Home Sales Drop 6.3% in April 2025

1 week ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — Buying a home is getting tougher for a growing number of Americans. Pending home sales dropped 6.3 percent in April, showing that rising mortgage rates and high prices are pushing homeownership further out of reach. The National Association of Realtors reported declines in all four regions of the country, with the biggest drop in the West, where contract signings fell nearly 9 percent from the previous month and 6.5 percent compared to last year.
Pastor Jamal Bryant Urges Dollar General Protest

1 week ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, Metro Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant is shifting his focus to Dollar General after months of boycotting Target over its rollback of diversity initiatives. Bryant, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, previously led a 40-day boycott of Target during Lent, which has since expanded nationwide. On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, he led a prayer protest outside a Target in Conyers.