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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 13, 2025

Chadwick Boseman to Receive Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

(AURN News) — Chadwick Boseman will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20, according…

November 12, 2025

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Sets Six-Decade Record

(AURN News) — According to Billboard, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” jumps from No. 32 to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making…

November 11, 2025

Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Famer and NBA Legend, Dies at 88

(AURN News) — Lenny Wilkens, the Hall of Famer celebrated as a nine-time All-Star point guard and one of the NBA’s greatest…

November 10, 2025

Charlie Sifford’s Historic 1957 Win That Changed Golf

(AURN News) — On this day in 1957, 34-year-old Charlie Sifford made history as the first African American to win a major…

November 8, 2025

On this day, Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young: Trailblazers in Congress

On this day, Nov. 7, 1972, Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young made history as the first Black Southerners elected to Congress since…

November 6, 2025

Nancy Pelosi to Retire After 40 Years in Congress

(AURN News) — Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced she…

November 5, 2025

Democrats Win Key 2026 Races in NJ, VA, and NYC

(AURN News) — It was a big night for Democrats nationwide, with major victories that reshaped the political map ahead of 2026.…

November 4, 2025

Election Day 2025: Key Local Races Shape the Future

(AURN News) — On Election Day 2025, voters across the country are casting ballots in competitive races that could reshape local and…

November 3, 2025

Jesse Jackson Announcement

(AURN News) — On this day in 1983, civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his historic run for president of…

October 31, 2025

Earl Lloyd Made History in 1950 as First African American to Play in an NBA Game

(AURN News) — On this day in 1950, Earl Lloyd made history as the first African American to play in an NBA…

October 30, 2025

BAMPFA Showcases Largest African American Quilt Collection

(AURN News) — According to Artnet.com, the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is displaying the largest known collection of…

October 29, 2025

The Autobiography of Malcolm X: 60 Years of Legacy and Liberation

On this day 60 years ago, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” was published — a landmark book that continues to shape conversations…