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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.

September 30, 2026

National Museum of African American History and Culture Marks 10th Anniversary

(AURN News) — The National Museum of African American History and Culture marked its 10th anniversary this month. The Smithsonian museum celebrated…

September 29, 2026

Calypso Legend Mighty Sparrow Dies at 91

(AURN News) — Mighty Sparrow, the Trinidadian singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the “king of calypso,” died Sunday at a hospital…

September 28, 2026

Pioneering BET Personality Angela Stribling Dies at 58

(AURN News) — Pioneering BET personality and radio host Angela Stribling has died at 58, PEOPLE reported. Journalist Ed Gordon, who worked…

September 25, 2026

12 Years Ago, ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Premiered on ABC

(AURN News) — Twelve years ago today, “How to Get Away with Murder” premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to Viola Davis as…

September 24, 2026

Michael Jordan Helps Morehouse Open Multimedia Center for Future Journalists

(AURN News) — Michael Jordan is backing a new multimedia center at Morehouse College designed to prepare students for careers in journalism…

September 23, 2026

On This Day in 1955: Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam Acquitted in Emmett Till Murder Trial

(AURN News) — On Sept. 23, 1955, an all-white jury in Mississippi acquitted Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam of murdering 14-year-old Emmett…

September 22, 2026

On This Day in 1906: The Atlanta Race Massacre Begins

(AURN News) — On Sept. 22, 1906, 120 years ago today, the Atlanta Race Massacre began. Atlanta newspapers published sensational, unverified and…

September 21, 2026

Leon Stapleton, Kansas City’s First Black Grocer, Dies at 100

(AURN News) — Leon Stapleton, Kansas City’s first African American grocer, has died at 100, according to WDAF-TV. Stapleton opened what became…

September 21, 2026

On This Day in 1872: James Henry Conyers Enters the U.S. Naval Academy

(AURN News) — On Oct. 5, 1872, James Henry Conyers made history as the first Black midshipman to enter the U.S. Naval…

September 17, 2026

Rosalind Ashford, Original Martha and the Vandellas Member, Dies at 83

(AURN News) — Rosalind Ashford, an original member of Martha and the Vandellas, has died at 83, according to The Hollywood Reporter.…

September 16, 2026

On This Day in 1925: B.B. King, the ‘King of the Blues,’ Was Born

(AURN News) — On Sept. 16, 1925, legendary blues musician Riley “B.B.” King was born on a cotton plantation near Itta Bena,…

September 15, 2026

Iconic Designer Bob Mackie Dies at 87

(AURN News) — Legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie has died at 87, according to The New York Times. For more…