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reACT with Rev. Al Sharpton

Rev. Al Sharpton’s daily call-to-action confronts the most urgent issues facing our communities, from voting rights and economic justice to policing, public policy, and equal opportunity. Each episode delivers sharp analysis, unfiltered commentary, and direct engagement with a leader who is on the front lines of change. With a focus on accountability and empowerment, reACT with Rev. Al challenges injustice, mobilizes viewers, and encourages clear pathways for civic action. This is more than conversation — it is a movement. A platform for truth. And a call to stand up, speak out, and reACT.

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reACT with Rev. Al

The Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton delivers a daily video message encouraging you to act with intent and purpose.

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NESSA OFF AIR PODCAST is all of the things that people think but won’t say. From dissecting pop culture and societal issues, to life drama.

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Bitcoin Jumps as Markets Bet on Iran Deal
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Bitcoin Jumps as Markets Bet on Iran Deal

by Jamie Jackson on June 16, 2026 at 8:48 pm
(AURN News) – Bitcoin posted modest gains this week as financial markets continued to react to reports of a possible deal between the United States and Iran amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. At the start of the week, Bitcoin was up more than 3%, climbing above $66,000 on Monday. The increase comes The post Bitcoin Jumps as Markets Bet on Iran Deal appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.
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The Day Stokely Carmichael Changed the Movement
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The Day Stokely Carmichael Changed the Movement

by Clay Cane on June 16, 2026 at 8:45 pm
On this day in 1966, Stokely Carmichael transformed the language of the civil rights movement when he called for “Black Power” during the March Against Fear in Mississippi. The march began after James Meredith, the first Black student to attend the University of Mississippi, was shot and wounded while walking from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, The post The Day Stokely Carmichael Changed the Movement appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.
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Poll Shows Growing Frustration Among Black Voters
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Poll Shows Growing Frustration Among Black Voters

by Ebony McMorris on June 16, 2026 at 8:20 pm
(AURN News) — A new national poll paints a stark picture of where Black America stands heading into the 2026 midterms. The numbers tell a story of frustration, economic pain and a community fired up but not yet fully mobilized. According to the latest Emerson College poll, Trump’s approval rating sits at just 39%, with The post Poll Shows Growing Frustration Among Black Voters appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.
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Trump Threat Looms Over D.C. Mayoral Race
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Trump Threat Looms Over D.C. Mayoral Race

by Ebony McMorris on June 16, 2026 at 2:21 pm
(AURN News) — It’s a big day in Washington, D.C., as voters choose a new mayor for the first time in more than a decade. But the race is about far more than who runs City Hall. “So I wouldn’t like it, and maybe we’d take back Washington, run it on a federal basis.” Those The post Trump Threat Looms Over D.C. Mayoral Race appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.
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Deal or No Deal? Trump Says Iran War Is Over as Peace Deal Nears
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Deal or No Deal? Trump Says Iran War Is Over as Peace Deal Nears

by Ebony McMorris on June 15, 2026 at 5:03 pm
WASHINGTON (AURN News) — President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the war with Iran was over, writing on Truth Social that “the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.” Here’s what we do know: After more than three months of conflict that began Feb. 28 with coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on The post Deal or No Deal? Trump Says Iran War Is Over as Peace Deal Nears appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.
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