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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.

December 24, 2024

This Day in History: Libya Declares Independence from Italian Rule in 1954

On Dec. 24, 1954, Libya declared its long-sought independence from colonial Italian rule, marking a pivotal turning point in its history. The…

December 23, 2024

This Day in History: Celebrating the Birth of Madam C. J. Walker, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, in 1867

On this day, Dec. 23, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, entered the world on a plantation in Delta,…

December 20, 2024

Georgia Appeals Court Disqualifies Fani Willis From Trump Election Interference Case

According to The New York Times, Georgia’s Court of Appeals on Thursday disqualified Atlanta prosecutor Fani T. Willis from the election interference…

December 19, 2024

Trump To Nominate Herschel Walker As U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Herschel Walker, the former football star and controversial 2022 Senate candidate, as U.S. ambassador to…

December 19, 2024

Rayful Edmond, Infamous D.C. “King of Cocaine,” Dies in Federal Custody at 60

Rayful Edmond, who once controlled a third of Washington, D.C.‘s cocaine market during the 1980s crack epidemic, died at age 60 in…

December 17, 2024

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Broadway Debut in Special “& Juliet” Performance

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently made her Broadway debut in a special one-night performance of “& Juliet.” Ketanji Brown…

December 16, 2024

Jamie Foxx Injured in Beverly Hills Birthday Altercation, Requires Stitches

According to the Associated Press, Jamie Foxx required stitches after being struck in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday…

December 16, 2024

Southwest Airlines Ends Hispanic Student Flight Program Amid Legal Challenge

According to Fortune.com, Southwest Airlines has ended its program assisting Hispanic college students living far from home, following a lawsuit by conservative…

December 12, 2024

This Day in History: Jomo Kenyatta Elected as Kenya’s First President in 1964

On Dec. 12, 1964, Jomo Kenyatta was elected the first president of the newly independent Kenya, marking a historic milestone for the…

December 11, 2024

This Day in History: Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity” Premieres on Broadway in 1961

On Dec. 11, 1961, Langston Hughes’ musical play Black Nativity, a retelling of the Christmas story, premiered on Broadway. Featuring traditional carols…

December 10, 2024

Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death of Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with a history…

December 9, 2024

Trump Reiterates Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Despite Constitutional Hurdles

President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated plans to end birthright citizenship, a policy rooted in the 14th Amendment. Ratified in 1868 during Reconstruction,…