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AURN News

Colleges Cut Back Black Studies Programs Nationwide | AURN News

At least 12 colleges have scaled back Black, African or African American studies programs since President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting diversity programs. Schools cite a mix of ...low enrollment, budget pressures, state laws and reduced funding, while supporters say politics is also driving the cuts.

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Colleges Cut Back Black Studies Programs Nationwide | AURN News

At least 12 colleges have scaled back Black, African or African ...

At least 12 colleges have scaled back Black, African or African American studies programs since President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting diversity programs. Schools cite a mix of ...low enrollment, budget pressures, state laws and reduced funding, while supporters say politics is also driving the cuts.

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Africa Business Summit Pushes Investment Into Action | AURN News

The Africa Business Investment Summit brought together African ...

The Africa Business Investment Summit brought together African leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and members of the diaspora with a focus on turning discussion into deals, including a $500 million investment mandate.

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Jeffries Joins Civil Rights Leaders to Defend the Vote | AURN News

Hakeem Jeffries is joining the Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King ...

Hakeem Jeffries is joining the Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and other civil rights leaders at the Lincoln Memorial for the Defend the Vote March, ...63 years after the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

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White House Wednesdays

How to Buy a Home Right Now (Even in This Market) ft. OneUnited Bank President Teri Williams

Is it still possible to buy a home in this economy? On this extended version of White House Wednesdays, WHUR’s Sunni and AURN’s Ebony McMorris sit down with Teri Williams, ...the President and COO of OneUnited Bank (the largest Black-owned bank in America). Teri shares her top three pieces of advice for first-time buyers, how to overcome the psychological hurdles of homeownership, and details on a 50,000 USD down-payment assistance program. Plus, get the latest scoop on White House drama and what's really going on with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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How to Buy a Home Right Now (Even in This Market) ft. OneUnited Bank President Teri Williams

Is it still possible to buy a home in this economy? On this extended ...

Is it still possible to buy a home in this economy? On this extended version of White House Wednesdays, WHUR’s Sunni and AURN’s Ebony McMorris sit down with Teri Williams, ...the President and COO of OneUnited Bank (the largest Black-owned bank in America). Teri shares her top three pieces of advice for first-time buyers, how to overcome the psychological hurdles of homeownership, and details on a 50,000 USD down-payment assistance program. Plus, get the latest scoop on White House drama and what's really going on with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Trump’s $1.77 Billion DOJ Slush Fund Exposed | White House Wednesdays

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SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights: Emergency Scramble to Erase Black Districts 🗳️🛑 | White House Wednesdays

The fight for the ballot box has reached a fever pitch. 🗳️🛑 One week ...

The fight for the ballot box has reached a fever pitch. 🗳️🛑 One week after the Supreme Court's ruling in Cali v. Louisiana, the South is being transformed. In this ...#WhiteHouseWednesday segment, Ebony McMorris and attorney Alphonso David (CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum) deconstruct how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was gutted and why the court bypassed normal waiting periods to let the ruling take immediate effect.

We explore the immediate fallout: Louisiana's suspended primaries, the erasures of Black districts in Tennessee, and Governor DeSantis’s new maps in Florida. David explains why this isn't just a political battle, but an economic one, revealing how his organization successfully sued Texas to protect 16,000 minority and women-owned businesses.

🗣️ THE DEBATE: With the John Lewis Voting Rights Act still stalled in Congress, what is the most effective way for the community to mobilize before November 2026?

Key Moments:
00:00 - Welcome, intros with Ebony McMorris and Alphonso David
00:28 - Supreme Court decision’s immediate aftermath and suspension of Louisiana’s primary
01:09 - Redistricting updates: Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and threats to Black representation
01:45 - Tennessee’s Black district erased and what it means for power in the South
01:53 - Alphonso David: The bigger picture—power, voice, and voting rights
02:44 - Mass mobilization, Congressional action, and the push for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
03:22 - What tools do civil rights attorneys still have? Litigation, policy, and ongoing battles across states
04:10 - The economic impact of redistricting, recent lawsuit win in Texas, and the intersection of rights and economics
05:29 - How to connect with the Global Black Economic Forum and upcoming events at Essence Festival
05:58 - Where to find Ebony McMorris on social media and a preview of the next segment

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Ron Busby Sr. and Ron Busby Jr. on the State of Black Business | Business for the Culture

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Ron Busby Sr., President and CEO of @theu.s.blackchambers832 and his son, Ron Busby Jr., Head of Product at ByBlack discuss the current state of Black ...businesses across the nation post-covid, as well as practical steps necessary to own and maintain a successful business.

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Ron Busby Sr. and Ron Busby Jr. on the State of Black Business | Business for the Culture

#aurn #aurnonline #businessfortheculture #business Ron Busby Sr., ...

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Ron Busby Sr., President and CEO of @theu.s.blackchambers832 and his son, Ron Busby Jr., Head of Product at ByBlack discuss the current state of Black ...businesses across the nation post-covid, as well as practical steps necessary to own and maintain a successful business.

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Marc Morial on Black America, the DNC and Kamala Harris | Business for the Culture

#aurn #dnc #kamalaharris Marc Morial, president and CEO of ...

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Marc Morial, president and CEO of @NatUrbanLeague sits down with AURN White House Correspondent, Ebony McMorris and rapper, Yung Joc, for a conversation about the @DemConvention, the ...Democratic party as it relates to Black folk, what he expects from President @JoeBiden in his last couple of months in office and the significance of the Harris-Walz ticket.

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Tylik McMillian & Damon Hewitt on Democrats, Voting Laws, & the Elections | Business for the Culture

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AURN White House Correspondent, Ebony McMorris and Co-Host of Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover @Streetz945atl), Yung Joc, sit down with DNC Youth Coordinator, Tylik McMillian ...and President of the Lawyer's Committee, Damon Hewitt for an in-depth conversation about voting laws, the Kamala Harris campaign, young voters and the presidential elections.

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Essence Fest

Senator Cory Booker on the Power of Black Love and Black Media

Senator Cory Booker shares a candid moment on how finding the right one can make all the difference. He also emphasizes the necessity and power of Black media companies and ...outlets like American Urban Radio Networks and Amplified Voices TV.
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Senator Cory Booker on the Power of Black Love and Black Media

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Senator Cory Booker shares a candid moment on how finding the right one can make all the difference. He also emphasizes the necessity and power of Black media companies and ...outlets like American Urban Radio Networks and Amplified Voices TV.
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Fighting for Fair Representation: Miss. State Rep. Crosby on Redistricting and the Power of the Vote

Mississippi State Representative, Justin Crosby discusses the ongoing ...

Mississippi State Representative, Justin Crosby discusses the ongoing battle over redistricting, voting rights, and the erosion of Black representation. Representative Crosby addresses how the push for political control is shifting ...boundaries and eliminating seats, including his own representation of the 22nd district. Despite these challenges, he delivers a powerful call to action, emphasizing that the most effective way to counter voter suppression and political overreach is through historic voter turnout and holding local officials accountable at the ballot box. Check out amplifiedvoices.com for more
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Global Black Econ Empowerment: A Chat with South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition

AURN's Ebony McMorris and South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry ...

AURN's Ebony McMorris and South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mpho Parks Tau discusses a new partnership aimed at driving black economic empowerment and inclusion. The conversation explores ...how the collaboration provides an opportunity to attract American black investors into South Africa, connecting individuals with shared values and objectives. The speakers address the widening black wealth gap, global thinking, and the challenges facing economic inclusion initiatives. The discussion concludes with a vision for the future, highlighting how empowering a new class of entrepreneurs and leveraging the skills of historically disadvantaged groups is essential for economic growth. More on amplifiedvoices.com
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Couch Party with Yonathan Elias

Couch Party Live!

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where contestants answer five questions - three multiple choice, one task, and one guess-the-song - for a chance to ...win a cash prize ($50). They are allowed two lifelines, one 50/50 where we take away two wrong answers, and Ask the Couch Party Squad where the audience helps with the answer.Show More

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Couch Party Live!

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where ...

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where contestants answer five questions - three multiple choice, one task, and one guess-the-song - for a chance to ...win a cash prize ($50). They are allowed two lifelines, one 50/50 where we take away two wrong answers, and Ask the Couch Party Squad where the audience helps with the answer.Show More

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Couch Party Live!

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where ...

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where contestants answer five questions - three multiple choice, one task, and one guess-the-song - for a chance to ...win a cash prize ($50). They are allowed two lifelines, one 50/50 where we take away two wrong answers, and Ask the Couch Party Squad where the audience helps with the answer.
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Couch Party Live!

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where ...

Hosted by Yonathan Elias, Couch Party is a trivia game show where contestants answer five questions - three multiple choice, one task, and one guess-the-song - for a chance to ...win a cash prize ($50). They are allowed two lifelines, one 50/50 where we take away two wrong answers, and Ask the Couch Party Squad where the audience helps with the answer.
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Business for the Culture

AI for Black Entrepreneurs: The Wealth Blueprint ft. Alicia Lyttle

Artificial intelligence is driving a once-in-a-generation wealth-building boom. Alicia Lyttle, TEDx speaker and CEO of AI InnoVision, joins host Ebony McMorris LIVE on Business for the Culture Live to drop ...the ultimate AI blueprint for Black entrepreneurs.

Stop sleeping on tech and learn how to leverage cutting-edge AI tools for business automation, scaling your content, and creating new digital income streams. Alicia breaks down the exact strategies helping creators and business owners build generational wealth right now.

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AI for Black Entrepreneurs: The Wealth Blueprint ft. Alicia Lyttle

Artificial intelligence is driving a once-in-a-generation ...

Artificial intelligence is driving a once-in-a-generation wealth-building boom. Alicia Lyttle, TEDx speaker and CEO of AI InnoVision, joins host Ebony McMorris LIVE on Business for the Culture Live to drop ...the ultimate AI blueprint for Black entrepreneurs.

Stop sleeping on tech and learn how to leverage cutting-edge AI tools for business automation, scaling your content, and creating new digital income streams. Alicia breaks down the exact strategies helping creators and business owners build generational wealth right now.

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Washington Post Layoffs & Impact on Black Journalists | Business For The Culture

Ebony McMorris is joined by Phil Lewis (Editor, Huffington Post), Dr. ...

Ebony McMorris is joined by Phil Lewis (Editor, Huffington Post), Dr. Nii Quartelai (Host, "A More Perfect Union" on KBLA 1580), and Gerren Keith Gaynor (White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of ...Politics, The Grio) for a compelling Black History Month kickoff, unpacking the future of Black voices in journalism amid major shakeups at the Washington Post. They discuss the devastating newsroom layoffs, the impact on race and DEI coverage, and the urgent challenges facing Black journalists and media outlets in 2026. Discover how Black-owned platforms, advocacy, and collective action are transforming news—and why your support is more vital than ever.

KEY TOPICS:
- The history and significance of Black voices in journalism and Black media’s role in activism
- The Washington Post’s massive layoffs and elimination of race, sports, and metro sections
- The ideological versus financial motivations behind newsroom cuts in mainstream media
- Challenges for Black journalists, including infrastructure, legal defense, and community support
- How Black-owned media, tech platforms, and collective ecosystems are rising to fill the gap
- The importance of supporting Black press through subscriptions, events, and advocacy
- The ongoing attacks on press freedom, First Amendment rights, and DEI funding

KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 - Ebony McMorris introduces the topic: Black voices in journalism and the power of black media
00:27 - Historical roots of Black press and their organizing role
01:55 - Introduction of Phil Lewis and impact of Washington Post layoffs
02:47 - Phil Lewis details newsroom cuts and ideological motivations
07:15 - Dr. Nii Quartelai joins discussion on democracy and power in journalism
10:20 - Impact on Black journalists and community, local politics, and consequences for media diversity
14:01 - Strategies for supporting Black journalists and press infrastructure
17:47 - Press freedom, First Amendment rights, and attacks on DEI
20:19 - Building self-sustaining Black media ecosystems and Ida B. Wells’ legacy
28:11 - The importance of supporting, subscribing, and amplifying Black media amid changing algorithms
29:11 - Highlighting Black-owned tech platforms like Spill and Fanbase
36:31 - Gerren Keith Gaynor weighs in on solidarity, activism, and organizing amid newsroom cuts
38:14 - Ebony McMorris closes with a call to action and an inspiring quote from Alice Allison Dunnigan

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Will Roundtree on: Fixing Your Credit and Transforming Your Life | Business for the Culture

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In this episode of Business for the Culture, Financial advisor and author, Will Roundtree shares practical steps to changing your mindset about money, fixing your credit ...and transforming your life. Visit skool.com/fulltimeceo for more info

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On the Record with Ebony McMorris

MLK III, Arndrea Waters King & Yolanda Renee King on Defending the Vote | 2026 March on Washington

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with civil rights activists Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King at the 2026 March on Washington. The King ...family discusses the urgency of defending voting rights, the need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, humane immigration policy, and inspiring youth to embrace nonviolent activism and civic engagement. Watch more coverage of this year's March on amplifiedvoices.com
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MLK III, Arndrea Waters King & Yolanda Renee King on Defending the Vote | 2026 March on Washington

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with civil rights ...

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with civil rights activists Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King at the 2026 March on Washington. The King ...family discusses the urgency of defending voting rights, the need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, humane immigration policy, and inspiring youth to embrace nonviolent activism and civic engagement. Watch more coverage of this year's March on amplifiedvoices.com
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Rep. Justin Jones on Protecting Black Political Power & Democracy | 2026 March on Washington

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with Tennessee ...

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones (District 52) at the 2026 March on Washington. Representative Jones addresses attacks on Black political representation and ...voting access, the legacy of civil rights leaders like John Lewis and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the critical importance of early voting and community engagement in upcoming elections. Watch more coverage from this year's March on amplifiedvoices.com
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Guerline Jozef on Defending the Vote, Immigrant Rights & Project 2025 | 2026 March on Washington

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with Guerline ...

AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris speaks with Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, at the 2026 March on Washington. Jozef discusses the critical importance of voting ...rights for immigrant and Black communities, the impact of federal immigration policies, concerns regarding Project 2025, and turning election anxiety into civic action. Visit amplifiedvoices.com for more coverage of the 2026 March on Washington.
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