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Jamie Jackson

Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.

May 16, 2024

Household Debt Crisis Continues to Spiral Out of Control

(AURN News) — The unrelenting rise of household debt shows no signs of abating, as a troubling new report from the New…

May 10, 2024

Pentagon Responds to Shooting Death of Black Airman in Florida

(AURN News) — The Pentagon is responding to the shooting death of a 23-year-old Black airman who was killed by an Okaloosa…

May 10, 2024

Black Unemployment Rate Declines, But Racial Disparities Persist

(AURN News) — The Black unemployment rate in the United States decreased to 5.6 percent according to the latest jobs report from the Department…

May 9, 2024

Biden Administration Unveils $5.5 Billion Effort to Tackle Homelessness, Housing Affordability

(AURN News) — The Biden administration announced a sweeping $5.5 billion plan this week aimed at curbing homelessness and making housing more…

May 7, 2024

Breaking the Myth: Yes, Black People Get Skin Cancer

(AURN News) — As Skin Cancer Awareness Month begins, health organizations are sending an important reminder: Although less common, people of color…

May 6, 2024

White House Responds to Police Presence at College Campus Protests

(AURN News) — The White House has responded to the widespread protests at U.S. college campuses that lasted nearly two weeks in…

May 3, 2024

Immigration Tops List of Americans’ Concerns for Third Straight Month

(AURN News) – Immigration remains the number one concern among Americans, with more than a quarter citing it as the most important problem facing the nation,…

May 2, 2024

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals No Rate Cuts Soon

WASHINGTON (AURN News) — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, maintaining its aggressive stance in the battle against stubbornly high inflation…

May 1, 2024

2024 Airline Rankings: Spirit Soars to Top 3, Southwest Lands Last

(AURN News) – When it comes to the best airlines of 2024, one budget carrier is defying expectations and soaring to the top. A…

May 1, 2024

Bible Sold by Trump Sparks Outrage From NC Pastor

The pastor condemned the unique Bible edition as "disgusting" and "a ploy," arguing Christians should not conflate their spiritual responsibilities with civic…

April 30, 2024

Inflation Fight Falters As Economy Runs Hot

(AURN News) — The battle against stubbornly high inflation is facing fresh headwinds as the latest economic data shows the U.S. economy…

April 26, 2024

New President Takes Helm at Association of Black Cardiologists

The Association of Black Cardiologists has named Dr. Anthony Fletcher as its 20th president, putting the Arkansas interventional cardiologist at the forefront…