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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.

December 1, 2025

World AIDS Day Marks Ongoing Fight and Enduring Resilience

(AURN News) — Today is World AIDS Day, a moment to honor the lives lost, uplift people living with HIV and recommit…

November 28, 2025

On This Day: Celebrating Motown Founder Berry Gordy Jr.

(AURN News) — Berry Gordy Jr., the visionary founder of Motown Records, was born in Detroit on Nov. 28, 1929. In the…

November 27, 2025

On This Day: Amistad Survivors Begin Their Journey Home

(AURN News) — On this day in 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny departed New York City to return home to…

November 26, 2025

Emmett Till Site to Be Preserved as a Sacred Memorial

(AURN News) — The long-hidden barn in the Mississippi Delta where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed in 1955 will be…

November 25, 2025

Viola Ford Fletcher, Oldest Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor, Dies at 111

(AURN News) — Viola Ford Fletcher — the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — has died at 111,…

November 24, 2025

Celebrating Music Pioneer Terry Lewis at 69

(AURN News) — On this day, Nov. 24, 1956, Terry Lewis, one half of the groundbreaking production duo Jam & Lewis, was…

November 21, 2025

Ella Fitzgerald’s 1934 Apollo Debut

(AURN News) — On this day in 1934, a 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage at Amateur Night at the Apollo…

November 20, 2025

Appeals Court Blocks Limits on Immigration Agents’ Use of Force in Illinois

(AURN News) — A federal appeals court has halted a sweeping lower-court ruling that sought to sharply restrict how immigration agents can…

November 19, 2025

Federal Court Blocks Texas From Using New GOP-Drawn Congressional Map in 2026

(AURN News) — A panel of federal judges has blocked Texas from using its newly drawn Republican-backed congressional map for the 2026…

November 18, 2025

Jonestown Tragedy Remembered on Its Anniversary

(AURN News) — On this day in 1978, tragedy unfolded in the Guyanese jungle at a settlement known as Jonestown. What began…

November 17, 2025

Eddie Murphy’s “Harlem Nights” Turns 35

(AURN News) — On this day in 1989, November 17, Eddie Murphy’s “Harlem Nights” hit theaters. Written, directed by and starring Murphy,…

November 14, 2025

Ruby Bridges’ Historic 1960 School Integration

(AURN News) — On this day 65 years ago — Nov. 14, 1960 — 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first Black child…