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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.

August 27, 2026

On This Day in 2008: Barack Obama Becomes First Black Major-Party Presidential Nominee

(AURN News) — On Aug. 27, 2008, Barack Obama made history at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, becoming the first…

August 26, 2026

Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Cultural Legend, Dies at 80

(AURN News) — Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 80. Her team said she had been facing a…

August 25, 2026

On This Day in 2001: Aaliyah Dies in Bahamas Plane Crash

(AURN News) — On this day 25 years ago, the music world lost Aaliyah, one of R&B’s most influential young stars. On…

August 24, 2026

Michael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Actor, Dies at 70

(AURN News) — Actor Michael Wright, known for his role as Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 musical drama “The Five Heartbeats,”…

August 21, 2026

Charles Walker Sr., Georgia’s First Black Senate Majority Leader, Dies at 78

(AURN News) — Charles Walker Sr., Georgia’s first Black Senate majority leader, has died at 78, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A…

August 19, 2026

Bishop Rainey Cheeks, D.C. Pastor and HIV/AIDS Activist, Dies at 74

(AURN News) — Bishop Kwabena Albert “Rainey” Cheeks, a longtime D.C. pastor and HIV/AIDS activist, died Aug. 11 at Georgetown University Hospital…

August 17, 2026

NABJ Names Five Recipients of Its 2026 ‘Thumbs Down’ Awards

(AURN News) — The National Association of Black Journalists used its Salute to Excellence Awards in Atlanta to give its “Thumbs Down”…

August 13, 2026

On This Day in 1948: Kathleen Battle Is Born

(AURN News) — On Aug. 13, 1948, Kathleen Battle was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. Today, she turns 78. Battle became one of…

August 12, 2026

On This Day in 2002: Frederick Gregory Becomes NASA’s First Black Deputy Administrator

(AURN News) — On this day, Aug. 12, 2002, Frederick D. Gregory was sworn in as NASA’s first Black Deputy Administrator. Born…

August 11, 2026

Common Black College Application Founder Robert Mason Dies at 66

(AURN News) — Robert Mason, founder of the Common Black College Application, has died at 66, according to HBCU Buzz. Mason created…

August 10, 2026

On This Day: Coca-Cola Boycott Brings Millions to Black America

(AURN News) — On this day 45 years ago, Aug. 10, 1981, a boycott of Coca-Cola led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson‘s…

August 7, 2026

Florence ‘Flo’ Anthony, Trailblazing Celebrity Journalist, Dies at 74

(AURN News) — Pioneering celebrity journalist and longtime columnist Florence “Flo” Anthony has died at age 74 after battling cancer, according to…