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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.

March 17, 2026

Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies at 74

Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of “Showtime at the Apollo,” has died at age 74, according to USA Today. Shepard passed away…

March 16, 2026

Michael B. Jordan Makes History With Best Actor Win for “Sinners”

(AURN News) — Michael B. Jordan made history at the 2026 Academy Awards, winning Best Actor for his performance in “Sinners.” It…

March 13, 2026

On This Day: Breonna Taylor Killed in Louisville Police Raid

(AURN News) — On March 13, 2020, Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency room technician, was fatally shot by police in her apartment…

March 12, 2026

Target Boycott Ends for Jamal Bryant, but Not All Activists Agree

(AURN News) — According to Forbes, Pastor Jamal Bryant says the yearlong boycott of Target known as the “Target Fast” has officially…

March 11, 2026

Dr. Dre Reaches Billionaire Status on Forbes List

(AURN News) — According to Forbes, Dr. Dre has officially reached billionaire status on the magazine’s 2026 Billionaires List, nearly a dozen…

March 10, 2026

Howard University Requires Athletes to Stand for National Anthem or Stay in Locker Room

(AURN News) — According to The Hilltop, Howard University’s student newspaper, the athletics department has introduced a new policy requiring athletes to…

March 9, 2026

Trump Allies Discuss ‘Nationalizing’ U.S. Elections, Report Says

(AURN News) — According to The New York Times, President Donald Trump and his allies are increasingly discussing “nationalizing” elections and allowing…

March 6, 2026

Haitian Man Dies in Arizona ICE Detention After Untreated Tooth Infection

(AURN News) — A Haitian man died after months in U.S. immigration detention when a tooth infection reportedly went untreated, according to…

March 5, 2026

On This Day: Crispus Attucks Killed in Boston Massacre

(AURN News) — On this day, March 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks, a sailor of African and Native American descent, became the first…

March 4, 2026

On This Day: Garrett A. Morgan, Influential Black Inventor, Was Born

(AURN News) — On this day, March 4, 1877, Garrett Augustus Morgan was born in Paris, Kentucky. The son of a formerly…

March 3, 2026

35 Years After Rodney King Beating, A Reckoning That Endures

(AURN News) — Thirty-five years ago today, Rodney King, a Black motorist, was kicked, struck with a Taser and beaten by four…

March 2, 2026

On This Day in 1867: Howard University Is Founded

(AURN News) — On this day, March 2, 1867, Howard University was established in Washington, D.C., in the aftermath of the Civil…