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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.

June 5, 2025

Newark Mayor Sues U.S. Attorney Alina Habba Over Detention Center Arrest

According to the Associated Press, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba,…

June 4, 2025

Navy to Rename USNS Harvey Milk, Review Civil Rights Ships

According to CBS News, the Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk — a ship honoring the slain gay rights icon…

June 3, 2025

Anna Mae Robertson, Six Triple Eight Battalion Veteran, Dies at 101

Anna Mae Robertson, one of the last surviving members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — known as the Six Triple…

June 2, 2025

Smokey Robinson Countersues Former Housekeepers Over Rape Allegations

According to the Associated Press, Smokey Robinson has filed a defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers who accused him of rape in…

May 30, 2025

Pastor Jamal Bryant Targets Dollar General in Diversity Push

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, Metro Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant is shifting his focus to Dollar General after months of boycotting Target…

May 27, 2025

Charles Rangel, Harlem Congressman and CBC Co-Founder, Dies at 94

Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, a gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at 94, according…

May 26, 2025

Charleston’s 1865 Tribute by Freed Black Americans Acknowledged as Memorial Day’s Origin

Memorial Day is observed on Monday, but according to the Washington Post, one of the earliest known commemorations occurred on May 1,…

May 23, 2025

Pentagon Orders Review of DEI Books in Military Libraries

The Pentagon has ordered all military libraries to review and remove books related to diversity, anti-racism and gender issues by Wednesday, according…

May 22, 2025

Justice Department Cancels Police Reform Decrees in Minneapolis and Louisville

According to the Associated Press, the Justice Department announced Wednesday it will cancel consent decrees with Minneapolis and Louisville that aimed to…

May 21, 2025

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies at 75 After Battle With Cancer

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia died Wednesday morning at age 75, his family announced, according to CNN. In a statement, the…

May 20, 2025

Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches 2026 Georgia Governor Bid, Slams Trump and Musk

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially launched her campaign for Georgia governor, becoming the most prominent Democrat to enter the…

May 19, 2025

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Vetoes Reparations Study Bill, Urges Action Instead

According to the Associated Press, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a bill to create a commission to study slavery reparations, calling it…