• Lawmakers Push Ban on Cancer-Linked Hair Chemicals
    Feb 27 2026
    Three House Democrats have introduced the Healthy Hair Act, legislation that would ban formaldehyde in hair straightening and smoothing products nationwide. Supporters say chemical hair products have been linked to higher risks of uterine cancer and other health harms, with Black women disproportionately impacted. The FDA proposed a similar ban in 2023, but it has yet to finalize the rule. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Justice Department Expands Voter Roll Lawsuits
    Feb 27 2026
    The Justice Department has filed five new lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey as part of its effort to obtain unredacted voter registration lists. Federal officials say the move is aimed at reviewing how states maintain their voter rolls under federal law. But opposition is growing, with Utah’s lieutenant governor calling the effort federal overreach. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • New Poll Questions Trump’s Behavior in Second Term
    Feb 27 2026
    A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has become erratic with age during his second term. The survey also finds nearly 8 in 10 respondents believe elected officials in Washington are too old to represent most Americans. The White House dismissed the findings as “fake and desperate narratives.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Marian Anderson’s Legacy From Lincoln Memorial to the Met
    Feb 27 2026
    Marian Anderson rose from humble beginnings in Philadelphia to become one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century. After being barred from Constitution Hall in 1939, her historic Lincoln Memorial concert became a defining moment in the fight against racial discrimination. She later made history as the first African American performer at the Metropolitan Opera and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Trayvon Martin 14 Years Later: A Legacy That Changed America
    Feb 26 2026
    Fourteen years after 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, his legacy continues to echo across the nation. From the protests that followed to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, his name remains a symbol in the ongoing fight for justice and accountability. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Chicago Begins Farewell for Rev. Jesse Jackson
    Feb 26 2026
    The nation begins its final farewell to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the civil rights movement who marched with Martin Luther King Jr., built the Rainbow Coalition and ran for president in the 1980s. Public services are underway in Chicago, culminating in a homegoing service at the House of Hope. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • NPR Reports DOJ Withheld Trump-Related Epstein Files
    Feb 26 2026
    An NPR investigation reports that the Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein-related documents referencing President Donald Trump, including files tied to longstanding allegations. The administration has defended the president, calling the claims unfounded and false. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • High Court Shields USPS as Midterms Near
    Feb 26 2026
    The Supreme Court ruled that Americans cannot sue the federal government over intentional nondelivery of mail under the Federal Tort Claims Act’s postal exception. The decision comes as more than 48 million Americans voted by mail in 2024, raising serious questions about mail reliability ahead of the midterms. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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