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Clay Cane

Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, writer, radio host, and political commentator. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in African-American Studies, his work on race, culture, and politics have appeared in national publications, including the Washington Post, CNN, and The Grio. Clay is a regular political commentator on MSNBC.

November 6, 2026

Detroit Techno Pioneer Juan Atkins Dies at 64

(AURN News) — Juan Atkins, the pioneering Detroit musician widely credited with helping invent techno music, died at 64, The New York…

November 5, 2026

On This Day in 1968: Shirley Chisholm Became the First Black Woman Elected to Congress

(AURN News) — On Nov. 5, 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress, winning New York’s…

November 4, 2026

A Blue Wave Breaks Barriers Across America

(AURN News) — Voters made history across America on Tuesday night. Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor in…

November 3, 2026

On This Day in 1983: Jesse Jackson Launches Historic Presidential Campaign

(AURN News) — On Nov. 3, 1983, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. announced his historic campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination at…

November 2, 2026

On This Day in 1954: Charles Diggs Jr. Becomes Michigan’s First Black Congressman

(AURN News) — On Nov. 2, 1954, Charles C. Diggs Jr. made history when he was elected Michigan’s first Black member of…

October 30, 2026

On This Day in 1974: Muhammad Ali Wins the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’

(AURN News) — On Oct. 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali shocked the world by defeating George Foreman to reclaim the heavyweight boxing championship…

October 29, 2026

Black Freshman Enrollment Falls at Harvard and Yale After Affirmative Action Ruling

(AURN News) — Black freshman enrollment at some of the nation’s most selective universities continues to decline following the Supreme Court’s 2023…

October 28, 2026

Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show

(AURN News) — Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., according…

October 27, 2026

Chaka Khan to Receive Classic Soul Honor at 2026 Soul Train Awards

(AURN News) — BET has announced that legendary singer Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train…

October 26, 2026

Tom Houck, Civil Rights Activist and Former King Aide, Dies at 79

(AURN News) — Tom Houck, a longtime civil rights activist and former aide to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has died…

October 23, 2026

Legendary Chicago DJ Sam Chatman Dies at 85

(AURN News) — Legendary Chicago DJ Sam Chatman, known as the “Godfather of Steppin’,” has died at 85, according to ABC7 Chicago.…

October 21, 2026

On This Day in 2024: Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott Made National Medal of Arts History

(AURN News) — On this day in 2024, hip-hop legends Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott made history as the first rappers to…