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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 24, 2025

Kennedy Center Concert Disrupted by Log Cabin Republicans

(AURN News) — Guitarist Yasmin Williams’ Sept. 18 Kennedy Center performance was disrupted by the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Log Cabin…

September 23, 2025

ABC Brings Back Jimmy Kimmel Amid Free Speech Battle

(AURN News) — Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC after being suspended over remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk,…

September 22, 2025

Kaepernick Initiative to Fund Second Autopsy in Mississippi Student’s Death

(AURN News) — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced that Colin Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative” will fund a second…

September 19, 2025

Founded in 1963, Iota Phi Theta Grew From Activism to Global Reach

On Sept. 19, 1963, at the height of the civil rights movement, Iota Phi Theta fraternity was founded on the campus of…

September 18, 2025

ABC Pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Indefinitely After Host’s Remarks on Charlie Kirk Shooting

ABC announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would be pulled “indefinitely” following the host’s comments about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie…

September 17, 2025

On This Day: Vanessa Williams Becomes First Black Miss America

On Sept. 17, 1983, Vanessa Williams made history at just 20 years old when she became the first Black woman crowned Miss…

September 16, 2025

Teena Marie’s Daughter Announces Book and Biopic

On Sept. 12, Alia Rose — daughter of the late singer Teena Marie — appeared on SiriusXM’s “The Clay Cane Show” and…

September 15, 2025

Tramell Tillman Becomes First Black Man to Win Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Drama

Tramell Tillman has made Emmy history, according to Variety. On Sunday night, the “Severance” star became the first Black man to win…

September 12, 2025

Remembering Barry White, Born on This Day in 1944

On Sept. 12, 1944, Barry Eugene Carter — later known as Barry White — was born in Galveston, Texas. Raised in a…

September 11, 2025

Educators, Faith Leaders Challenge Trump on Immigration Raids Near Schools

National teachers unions and faith leaders have joined forces to challenge President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, arguing that arrests near schools and…

September 10, 2025

GOP Redistricting Push in Missouri Threatens Cleaver’s Kansas City District

The Missouri House voted 90-65 on Tuesday to approve a new congressional map designed to eliminate a Democratic-held seat, moving Republicans closer…

September 9, 2025

Immigration Raids Spark Clash Between Trump and Chicago

Chicago has become the latest flashpoint as President Donald Trump threatens expanded immigration raids and possible National Guard deployment, according to The…