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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70% of Americans Say Money Worries Are at a Breaking Point

6 days ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — Financial stress is surging under President Donald Trump‘s second term, and it’s taking a serious toll on Americans’ mental health, according to a recent poll. A national survey conducted by Talker Research for Doctor On Demand found that 70% of Americans say their financial anxiety is at an all-time high. It comes amid ongoing inflation, rising health care costs and global tariff tensions that have defined the Trump administration’s economic agenda.
Tariffs, Trade and Tension: Trump’s ‘Great Deal’ With Britain Raises Eyebrows

6 days ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

President Donald Trump says it’s a great deal for America. But let’s break down what just happened Thursday: The U.S. and U.K. signed a new trade agreement that opens the door for more American beef, ethanol and airplanes to be sold in Britain. In return, the U.S. will ease some of the tough tariffs Trump put in place—but not all of them. British cars will now face a 10% tariff to enter the U.S., but other exports will still pay the price.
CEOs Predict AI Will Pay Off - How It Impacts You

1 week ago | aurn.com | Jamie Jackson

(AURN News) — AI is rapidly becoming the driving force behind the future of work. A new study from IBM surveying 2,000 CEOs around the world shows that artificial intelligence is expected to play a bigger role in businesses across the globe.
From the South Side to the Holy See: Chicago’s Own Becomes First American Pope

1 week ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first American pope. The sound of the crowd roaring as he greeted thousands gathered for the historic moment echoed throughout the Vatican. For the first time, the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics hails from the United States — more specifically, the South Side of Chicago. The name he has chosen: Pope Leo XIV.
Not Guilty - But Not Forgotten: Tyre Nichols Verdict Sparks Outrage

1 week ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

Not guilty. That’s the verdict delivered by an all-white jury in Tennessee for three former Memphis police officers in the brutal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols. Nichols, a 29-year-old unarmed Black man, died just days after being kicked, pepper-sprayed and pummeled by officers from a now-disbanded special unit.
Three Ex-Memphis Officers Acquitted in State Trial Over Tyre Nichols’ Death

1 week ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted of all state charges — including second-degree murder — in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols, according to The New York Times. The acquittal follows an earlier federal trial in which they were found guilty of lesser offenses, including witness tampering. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was violently beaten after a traffic stop and died three days later. Video footage of the assault sparked national outrage.
From Texas to Tripoli: Trump’s Deportation Pipeline Crosses New Lines

1 week ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport migrants to Libya — a country that the U.S. government itself warns Americans not to visit due to violence, kidnappings and chaos. According to Reuters, as early as this week, migrants — some not even from Africa — could be flown by U.S. military transport to the war-scarred nation without formal agreement or coordination from Libyan authorities.
Musk’s Mega Database Big Brother Just Got a Brain

1 week ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

Imagine one government brain tracking your Social Security, tax returns, disability status — even your medical diagnoses. Well, that’s exactly what DOGE — the Department of Government Efficiency — under Elon Musk‘s leadership is racing to build, and it’s being sold as modernization. But critics call it a digital dragnet.
Ban First, Ask Questions Never

1 week ago | aurn.com | Ebony McMorris

The Supreme Court has given the Trump administration the green light to start enforcing a ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. Again, with no explanation, the conservative majority halted a lower court’s injunction that had blocked the ban, allowing Trump’s new Department of Defense rules to take effect immediately. The policy bars anyone diagnosed with or even showing signs of gender dysphoria from serving — and that includes thousands already in uniform. Think about that.
UW Trailblazer Dick Crews, First Black Men’s Basketball Player, Dies at 89

1 week ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

According to Sports Illustrated, Dick Crews—the first Black men’s basketball player at the University of Washington—has died at 89 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. A Garfield High School graduate, Crews broke the color barrier at UW in the 1955–56 season, despite initial resistance from alumni and even the coach, Tippy Dye. His courage paved the way for future stars like Brandon Roy and Isaiah Thomas.