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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.

February 27, 2026

Marian Anderson’s Legacy: From Church Choir to the Lincoln Memorial

(AURN News) — Marian Anderson, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated singers, was born on Feb. 27, 1897, in Philadelphia. She…

February 26, 2026

Trayvon Martin’s Death 14 Years Later: A Legacy That Reshaped a Movement

(AURN News) — Fourteen years ago today, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida, while walking home from a…

February 25, 2026

On This Day: Hiram Revels Became First Black U.S. Senator

(AURN News) — On Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first Black man to serve in the United States Senate.…

February 24, 2026

On This Day: Kentucky Rejected the 13th Amendment

(AURN News) — On this day in 1865, the Kentucky General Assembly refused to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery except…

February 23, 2026

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Make History With First Grammy for Best Rap Performance

(AURN News) — On Feb. 23, 1989, the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences awarded its first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance…

February 20, 2026

On This Day, Legends Were Born: Sidney Poitier and Nancy Wilson

(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 20, 1927, trailblazing actor and director Sidney Poitier was born in Miami. He became the…

February 19, 2026

On This Day: First Pan-African Congress Convenes in Paris in 1919

(AURN News) — On Feb. 19, 1919, the first Pan-African Congress, organized by W.E.B. Du Bois, convened in Paris at the close…

February 18, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84; Campaigns Reshaped Democratic Politics

(AURN News) — Rev. Jesse Jackson died at age 84 on Feb. 17, 2026, in Chicago after a lengthy illness, leaving a…

February 17, 2026

On This Day in 1942, Huey P. Newton Was Born

(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 17, 1942, Huey P. Newton was born in Monroe, Louisiana. He later grew up in…

February 13, 2026

Frederick Douglass’ Chosen Birthday Marks Legacy of Freedom

(AURN News) — Tomorrow marks the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass, one of the most pivotal figures in American history. Though the…

February 12, 2026

From Negro History Week to Black History Month: 100 Years Later

(AURN News) — One hundred years ago this week, Negro History Week began — an observance that would later grow into what…

February 11, 2026

Ruth Carol Taylor Breaks Aviation Color Barrier on This Day in 1958

(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 11, 1958, Ruth Carol Taylor made history as the first African-American flight attendant in the…