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July 27 Trump Orders Warning Signs Outside Smithsonian Museum
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing warning signs to be posted outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. The move is part of a broader effort by the White House to reshape how American history is presented at federally supported institutions.
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July 27 Trump Makes Economic Pitch During Michigan Visit
President Donald Trump is making his case for tariffs and tax cuts during a visit to Michigan, but economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and slipping approval ratings present significant political challenges ahead of the state's pivotal primary.
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July 27 Spoken-Word Pioneer Lamar "Black Ice" Manson Dies at 54
Lamar "Black Ice" Manson helped bring spoken-word poetry into the mainstream as the first poet signed to Def Jam Records and a standout performer on HBO's "Def Poetry Jam." The Philadelphia native died at 54, leaving an enduring impact on poetry, hip-hop and generations of artists he inspired.
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July 24 Poll Finds Trump's Approval at 15% Among Black Americans
A new Economist/YouGov poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 36% nationally but just 15% among Black Americans. The survey also found low marks among Black respondents on race relations, immigration and trustworthiness.
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July 24 #OTD in 1807: Trailblazing Actor Ira Frederick Aldridge Is Born
On July 24, 1807, Ira Frederick Aldridge was born. The acclaimed Black Shakespearean actor overcame racial barriers to achieve international success, becoming one of the 19th century's most celebrated performers and leaving a lasting mark on theater history.
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July 24 Rep. Nancy Mace Targets Congressional Minority Caucuses
Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a House resolution that would revoke official recognition for congressional minority caucuses and ethnic staff associations organized around race, ethnicity or national origin. Democratic leaders and caucus members are pushing back against the proposal.
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July 24 How DuJuan McCoy Built His TV Empire
After years of being overlooked for management opportunities, DuJuan McCoy charted his own course by buying television stations and building one of the country's most successful Black-owned broadcasting companies. In part two of an exclusive interview with AURN News, McCoy reflects on entrepreneurship, ownership and the lessons he learned along the way.
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July 23 Report Finds Record Leadership Turnover in Trump Administration
A new bipartisan analysis from the Partnership for Public Service finds Senate-confirmed officials are leaving the Trump administration at a historic pace, with many leadership positions remaining vacant months into the president's second term.
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July 23 Black Historic Sites Receive $3 Million in Preservation Grants
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $3 million to preserve 27 Black historic sites and organizations, supporting projects that safeguard landmarks, Green Book sites and the legacy of Black Modernist architecture.
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July 23 Warnock Pushes Sweeping Voting Rights Overhaul
Sen. Raphael Warnock has unveiled a comprehensive voting rights proposal that would restore key protections of the Voting Rights Act, establish national voting standards, ban partisan gerrymandering and reduce the influence of money in federal elections if Democrats regain control of Washington.
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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.