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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.

July 30, 2025

This Day in History: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Elected to Congress

On July 30, 1944, New York made history by electing Adam Clayton Powell Jr. to Congress — the first Black man elected…

July 29, 2025

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Sets Record as Highest-Grossing Country Tour

(AURN News) — Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour has become the highest-grossing country tour of all time, earning more than $400 million, according…

July 28, 2025

Bubba Wallace Makes History With Brickyard 400 Win at Indianapolis

Bubba Wallace made history Sunday by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s iconic…

July 25, 2025

This Day in History: Emmett Till’s Birth

Emmett Till was born in Chicago on July 25, 1941. He would have turned 84 years old today. A bright, fun-loving child,…

July 24, 2025

Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over ‘Becoming Brigitte’ Defamation Claims

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit against conservative commentator Candace Owens, according to CBS…

July 23, 2025

Obama Office Slams Trump’s Treason Claims as ‘Outrageous Distraction’

Former President Barack Obama’s office issued a rare rebuke after Donald Trump revived baseless claims that Obama committed treason in connection with…

July 22, 2025

Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Star, Dies at 54 in Costa Rica Drowning

Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54. The actor drowned while swimming…

July 21, 2025

This Day in History: James Clyburn Born July 21, 1940

James Enos “Jim” Clyburn was born July 21, 1940, in Sumter, South Carolina, and today marks his 85th birthday. From his early…

July 18, 2025

William L. Clay Sr., Trailblazing Congressman and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 94

William L. Clay Sr., Missouri’s first Black member of Congress and a fierce champion of civil rights and labor, died Wednesday at…

July 18, 2025

Honoring John Lewis: Five Years Since His Passing, His Legacy Endures

Five years ago today, we lost Congressman John Lewis — an icon of the civil rights movement and a moral compass in…

July 16, 2025

Obama Urges Democrats to Act, Not Despair at New Jersey Fundraiser

Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to toughen up and take action during a private fundraiser in New Jersey, warning that now…

July 15, 2025

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Proceed with Education Department Firings

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with mass firings at the Education Department, effectively allowing…