African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Galleries
(AURN News) — The African American Civil War Museum in Washington has reopened after a multiyear renovation, unveiling expanded galleries, improved accessibility and more than 200 artifacts, according to the Howard University News Service. The museum, founded in 1999, preserves the history of Black soldiers who served in the U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil […]
Renee Good’s Family Files Federal Lawsuits Over Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
(AURN News) — The family of Renee Good has filed two lawsuits against the U.S. government and federal immigration officials over her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this year. “What happened to Renee was completely senseless,” said Brent Ganger, Good’s brother, at a news conference announcing the lawsuits. “And the fact […]
September Jobs Report: US Adds 29,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rises
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Today’s jobs report comes in weaker than expected, with the U.S. adding just 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists’ expectations of 90,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. On top of that, July and August payroll figures were revised down by a combined 60,000 jobs. Average hourly earnings rose […]
On This Day in 1800: Nat Turner, Leader of 1831 Rebellion, Is Born
(AURN News) — On Oct. 2, 1800, Nat Turner was born in Southampton County, Virginia. Enslaved from birth, Turner became a preacher who believed he was divinely chosen to lead his people out of bondage. In August 1831, he led one of the most famous rebellions against slavery in American history. Turner and a group […]
Poll Finds Black Women Voters Dissatisfied, Motivated Ahead of Midterms
(AURN News) — A national survey finds Black women voters are deeply dissatisfied with the country’s direction while remaining highly motivated to vote. The Highland Project’s national poll found 92% of registered Black women voters are dissatisfied with the country’s direction. Seventy-seven percent say they are motivated to participate in the Nov. 3 midterm election. […]
Trump’s Cost-of-Living Approval Falls to 17% in New AP-NORC Poll
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with President Donald Trump’s handling of the cost of living, including many Republicans. A new Associated Press-NORC poll found just 17% of U.S. adults approve of his handling of the cost of living. Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy overall has fallen to 26%, a new […]
John Legend Partners With Bilt to Cover Rent for 50 College Students
(AURN News) — John Legend has partnered with Bilt to cover rent for 50 college students this fall at four schools, including three HBCUs: Wilberforce University, Central State University and Morehouse College, HBCU Buzz reported. The rent assistance program is focused on students living off campus who are at risk of eviction, with Scholarship America […]
Trump Approval at 34% as Economic Rating Hits New Low in Quinnipiac Poll
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — With five weeks until Election Day in the high-stakes midterms, the latest Quinnipiac University national poll is what polling analyst Tim Malloy described as a “warning light flashing red” for Republicans, with President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 34%. Sixty-one percent of registered voters disapprove of Trump’s performance, matching the highest […]
Student Loan Autopay Deadline Extended to Dec. 31
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — Federal student loan borrowers now have three additional months to sign up for a temporary interest rate reduction. The Education Department announced Tuesday that it extended the autopay enrollment deadline from Sept. 30 to Dec. 31. Eligible borrowers who enroll in autopay by Dec. 31 can receive a 1-percentage-point interest rate […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Marks 10th Anniversary
(AURN News) — The National Museum of African American History and Culture marked its 10th anniversary this month. The Smithsonian museum celebrated the milestone in Washington with educational events, community programs and a focus on its future, The Associated Press reported. The museum opened Sept. 24, 2016, after decades of advocacy for a national institution […]