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  • No REAL ID? TSA Will Charge You $45
    Jan 20 2026
    The Transportation Security Administration says travelers who arrive at airport checkpoints without a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification will soon face a $45 fee. Starting Feb. 1, passengers without proper ID will still be allowed to fly after completing an additional identity verification process and paying the fee. The policy follows years of delayed enforcement of the REAL ID Act, which was passed in 2005. 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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  • Don Lemon Responds After Nicki Minaj’s Homophobic Slur
    Jan 20 2026
    Journalist Don Lemon is pushing back after rapper Nicki Minaj attacked him with a homophobic slur over his coverage of an ICE-related protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. Lemon, reporting from Minneapolis, said Minaj doesn’t understand journalism and criticized her social media post. The controversy unfolds amid rising tensions around Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions following the killing of Renee Nicole Good. 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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  • Bernice King Rebukes Trump Over Civil Rights Act Claims
    Jan 20 2026
    Dr. Bernice King used her Martin Luther King Jr. Day address at Ebenezer Baptist Church to directly challenge President Donald Trump’s false claims about the Civil Rights Act, framing the moment as a moral crisis for the nation. 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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  • Questions Remain Around Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’
    Jan 20 2026
    President Donald Trump has unveiled what he calls the “Great Healthcare Plan,” promising to lower health care costs and make coverage more affordable. However, the proposal offers few specifics on eligibility, insurance subsidies, protections for people with preexisting conditions, or how many Americans would remain uninsured. The lack of detail has raised questions about what would actually change for families facing illness, job loss or major medical bills. 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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  • Former Nickelodeon Child Star Kianna Underwood Dies at 33
    Jan 20 2026
    Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood has died at 33 following a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn, according to People. Police say Underwood was struck by two vehicles in the Brownsville neighborhood, and both drivers fled the scene. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues. 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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  • Trump Faces Widespread Disapproval at One Year
    Jan 19 2026
    As Donald Trump marks one year into his second term, a new poll from CNN shows widespread dissatisfaction among Americans. The survey finds majority disapproval across key issues including health care, immigration and tariffs, with many respondents citing Trump’s temperament and personal behavior. The poll also shows majority disapproval of Vice President JD Vance. 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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  • MLK Day: Civil Rights Leaders Say King’s Dream Is Under Pressure
    Jan 19 2026
    Civil rights leaders are using Martin Luther King Jr. Day to draw parallels between Dr. King’s fight for justice and modern-day concerns over aggressive immigration enforcement. Speaking in Harlem, the Rev. Al Sharpton and elected officials warn that ICE operations and civil rights rollbacks are disproportionately impacting Black and immigrant communities. 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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  • Trump Drops MLK Day From Free Park Access
    Jan 18 2026
    The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service’s list of fee-free days, ending a long-standing tradition that allowed free access to national parks during key civil rights observances. The changes come as Donald Trump continues to roll back diversity initiatives while adding his own birthday to the list of fee-free park days. Data cited by federal agencies shows racial disparities in unemployment and education remain persistent. 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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