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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.

April 21, 2026

Cynthia Shange, Trailblazing South African Actress and Beauty Queen, Dies at 76

(AURN News) — According to the BBC, South African actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange has died at the age of…

April 20, 2026

On This Day: Celebrating 75 Years of the Legendary Luther Vandross

With hits like “Wait For Love,” “Here and Now,” “Power of Love/Love Power” and “Don’t Want to Be a Fool,” Vandross became…

April 17, 2026

On This Day: Charlotte L. Brown Challenges Segregation in 1863

(AURN News) — On April 17, 1863, nearly a century before Rosa Parks sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, Charlotte L. Brown defied…

April 16, 2026

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Wife Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

(AURN News) — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead in their Annandale, Virginia, home…

April 15, 2026

On This Day: Lincoln Dies After Being Shot at Ford’s Theatre

(AURN News) — On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died after being shot the previous evening at Ford’s Theatre in Washington,…

April 14, 2026

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils 2026 Inductees

(AURN News) — This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class highlights the enduring influence of artists who have shaped music…

April 13, 2026

Harris Signals Possible 2028 Presidential Run

(AURN News) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that she is considering a 2028 presidential run, offering her clearest public…

April 10, 2026

On This Day: Babyface, Hitmaker Behind Generations of R&B, Was Born

(AURN News) — Babyface, born Kenneth Edmonds on April 10, 1959, turns 67 today, and his impact on music is undeniable. Born…

April 9, 2026

On This Day: Paul Robeson, Icon of Art and Activism, Is Born

(AURN News) — On this day, April 9, 1898, trailblazer Paul Robeson was born in Princeton, New Jersey. One of the most…

April 8, 2026

NAACP Calls for Trump’s Removal Under 25th Amendment

(AURN News) — According to a press release from the NAACP, the civil rights group is urging the removal of President Donald…

April 7, 2026

On This Day: Billie Holiday Is Born, A Voice That Defined Jazz

(AURN News) — On April 7, 1915, legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday was born. Known as Lady Day, she rose from a…

April 6, 2026

On This Day: Matthew Henson Reaches the North Pole — Recognition Comes Decades Later

(AURN News) — On April 6, 1909, Matthew Henson became the first African American to reach the North Pole, alongside explorer Robert…