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On Oct. 18, 1961, Wynton Marsalis, a native of New Orleans, was born. He is regarded as one of the world’s greatest jazz trumpet players and an accomplished classical artist. Marsalis has won nine Grammy Awards, and in 1984, he became the only
(AURN News) - A new grant program will help hundreds of educators and make school leadership more diverse. The state of California’s new $10 million program is underway and aimed at helping educators pursue administrative credentials. The Calif
(AURN News) — On Wednesday the White House announced that President Joe Biden held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss continuing U.S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. The White House said Biden told Pre
On Oct. 17, 1888, Capital Savings Bank, the first Black-owned and operated bank in the United States, was founded in Washington, D.C. The bank played a crucial role in fostering Black entrepreneurship by offering loans to Black-owned businesses
In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart sits down with Michael O. Harris, the CEO of the new Death Row Records and Films, to discuss his ambitious plan to uplift and transform the financial future of Black America. Michael opens up about
Georgia voters are turning out in record numbers as early voting kicks off for the upcoming presidential election. More than 328,000 residents cast their ballots on the first day—more than doubling the previous record of 136,000 set in 2020. Bo
This Day in History: The Million Man March Unites Hundreds of Thousands in Washington, D.C., in 1995
On Oct. 16, 1995, the Million Man March, led by Minister Louis Farrakhan, brought hundreds of thousands of Black men to Washington, D.C., in a historic demonstration for equal justice. The march aimed to unite Black men in a commitment to commu
In a major victory for Birmingham's Black communities, the Department of Justice has secured an $8 million settlement from Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for discriminatory lending practices known as redlining. Fairway also faces a $1
Vice President Kamala Harris is expanding her media reach as the presidential campaign enters its final stretch. On Wednesday, she'll sit down for her first interview with Fox News, speaking with anchor Brett Baier during a visit to Pennsylvani
Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced an “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,” aimed at providing more economic opportunities for this crucial voting bloc.The plan includes forgivable business loans for Black entrepreneurs, expanding appre
In this exciting episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart catches up with Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire at the hair salon, where he spills details about the upcoming documentary on the iconic band. Directed by none other than Questlove, who
Threats against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers responding to Hurricane Helene have temporarily halted aid in parts of North Carolina. A man found with a handgun and rifle was apprehended after threatening FEMA staff. He was
On Oct. 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35, recognized for his leadership in the civil rights movement. King’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance guided his efforts to fight for ra
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled her "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men" today. She's doubling down on her efforts to win over Black male voters, with polls showing nearly 20 percent of Black men are leaning toward Donald Trump.Her pla
With just 25 days until the general election, voting rights are under immense strain, particularly in the South, where Hurricanes Helene and Milton have severely disrupted election planning. North Carolina's election board made special accommod
The NAACP, alongside other key advocacy groups, has filed a motion to extend the voter registration deadline in Georgia following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane, which caused widespread power outages in closed electio
In this episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart shares the latest news on Taylor Swift’s financial triumph, as the pop superstar reportedly surpasses Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musician. According to Forbes, Swift, at 34, has an
Born on Oct. 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Thelonious Sphere Monk became one of the most influential figures in jazz history. Monk moved to Manhattan in 1922, where he began playing piano at age six. By 13, he had won the Apollo The
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida Wednesday night, causing widespread devastation before heading into the Atlantic, making landfall as a category 3 storm. Meteorologists thought it would be a category 5. The destruction left at least four p
Frank Robinson, after an illustrious career as an outfielder and base runner with 586 home runs, made history on Oct. 9, 1974, by becoming Major League Baseball's first African-American field manager with the Cleveland Indians. On Oct. 10, Robi
In this heartfelt episode of Hollywood Live, Tanya Hart honors the life and legacy of gospel icon Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston, who passed away at the age of 91 in her New Jersey home. Surrounded by family, Cissy had be
(AURN News) — As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida's west coast, the NOAA National Weather Service National Hurricane Center is warning of an elevated tornado threat across much of central and southern Florida. The National Hurricane Cente
(AURN News) — Hurricane Milton, the powerful category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph, is rapidly approaching Florida's west coast, prompting urgent warnings from the NOAA National Weather Service Hurricane Center. As of 11 a.m.
Florida is bracing for the catastrophic Hurricane Milton, expected to hit landfall as a category 5 storm with winds of over 160 miles per hour and a storm surge of up to 12 feet. The White House is in full response mode. President Joe Biden dec
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced over $420 million in funding to eliminate lead hazards from homes across 32 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The goal is to protect low-income families, particularly
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