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AURN and SBN National/International News and Sports Reports - done by award winning journalists. News and Sports reports that keep our millions of listeners informed of all the major stories of the day. News designed to meet the needs of the African American community.

About the Hosts

Tene' Croom, Director of News, is a veteran journalist who has been reporting, developing and overseeing the news division of American Urban Radio Networks since 1994. After majoring in English at Knoxville College in Tennessee, Croom began her broadcast career in 1978 as a disc jockey and news anchor at WJBE-AM, which was owned and operated by James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul.” In 1981 she became a general assignment reporter for WIVK-FM in Knoxville. She also garnered exclusive interviews from the prison assault trial of James Earl Ray, convicted assassin of slain civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In 1983, Tene' began her long career with American Urban Radio Networks. After a short time as an audio journalist, she was promoted to news anchor. As a news anchor, Croom had the opportunity to do compelling interviews, such as an exclusive, candid interview with legendary comedian and actor Bill Cosby regarding the tragic death of his son. After nine years as news anchor, Croom was promoted to Director of News & Public Affairs. Croom and other executives from American Urban Radio Networks were present during President Nelson Mandela’s historic visit and joint press conference with President Bill Clinton at the White House in 1994. She has developed and maintained strong working relationships with members of the White House and the Congressional Black Caucus, Jamaican officials, South African dignitaries, as well as every day people. For all her reporting, Tene has received a number of media awards and accolades from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Health Education Center, the New York Festival, the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation (PBMF), Renaissance Publications and the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs. Croom is also a member of the national Radio Television News Directors’ Association and has served on numerous occasions as a moderator and panelist during the organization’s annual national convention.

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Ty Miller

Since 1995, Miller has written, produced and anchored Black College Football Weekly, where the show has received numerous accolades. A major part of his work schedule involves helping to organize and host the annual Black College All-American Awards weekend. In addition, Ty coordinates a national committee of coaches, sportswriters, sports information directors and broadcasters to compile AURN’S SBN Black College Football Poll. The poll is recognized as the leader in ranking Black College Football teams. At season’s end, Miller becomes the point man in the selection of the Annual Black College All-American team.