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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.

October 20, 2026

Richard Holmes, Mississippi State’s First Black Student, Dies at 82

(AURN News) — Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the first Black student to enroll at Mississippi State University, died Oct. 16 at age…

October 19, 2026

On This Day in 1943: Paul Robeson Makes Broadway History With ‘Othello’

(AURN News) — On Oct. 19, 1943, Paul Robeson made history starring in William Shakespeare’s “Othello” at the Shubert Theatre in New…

October 16, 2026

On This Day: Iconic Black Power Salute and Million Man March Make History

(AURN News) — On Oct. 16, 1968, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos made history at the Mexico City Olympics. After…

October 15, 2026

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Sells for Record $14 Million

(AURN News) — A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a staggering $14 million, setting a…

October 14, 2026

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland Celebrate Opening of 31-Unit Houston Housing Facility

(AURN News) — Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Tina Knowles attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday marking the opening of the Knowles-Rowland House in…

October 13, 2026

On This Day in 1914: Garrett Morgan Patents Lifesaving Safety Hood

(AURN News) — On Oct. 13, 1914, Garrett Morgan, a pioneering Black American inventor, received a U.S. patent for his safety hood,…

October 12, 2026

On This Day in 1908: Pioneering Novelist Ann Petry Was Born

(AURN News) — On Oct. 12, 1908, pioneering novelist and journalist Ann Petry was born in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Before becoming a…

October 9, 2026

Curtis Flowers, Freed After Nearly 23 Years in Prison, Dies at 56

(AURN News) — Curtis Flowers, a Black man who spent nearly 23 years imprisoned in Mississippi, has died at 56, according to…

October 8, 2026

Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle to Norfolk State University

(AURN News) — Missy Elliott is bringing an HBCU band battle to her home state of Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 18, according…

October 7, 2026

R&B Singer Freddie Jackson, Known for ‘You Are My Lady,’ Dies at 70

(AURN News) — R&B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for the 1985 hit “You Are My Lady,” died Monday night at 70,…

October 6, 2026

Comedian Reggie McFadden, ‘In Living Color’ Alum, Dies at 57

(AURN News) — Actor and comedian Reggie McFadden, best known for “Def Comedy Jam” and “In Living Color,” has died at 57,…

October 5, 2026

African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Galleries

(AURN News) — The African American Civil War Museum in Washington has reopened after a multiyear renovation, unveiling expanded galleries, improved accessibility…