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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 7, 2026

On This Day in 1930: The Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith

(AURN News) — On Aug. 7, 1930, one of the most infamous lynchings in American history took place in Marion, Indiana. A…

August 5, 2026

Booker Rowe, Trailblazing Philadelphia Orchestra Violinist, Dies at 85

(AURN News) — Booker Rowe, the first Black musician to perform with The Philadelphia Orchestra, died July 31 at age 85, according…

August 4, 2026

Barack Obama Celebrates His 65th Birthday

(AURN News) — Aug. 4 marks former President Barack Obama’s 65th birthday. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1961, Obama rose from community…

August 3, 2026

On This Day in 1936: Jesse Owens Wins Olympic Gold in Berlin

(AURN News) — On Aug. 3, 1936, Jesse Owens won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Berlin Olympic Games.…

July 31, 2026

On This Day in 1834: Slavery Abolition Act Takes Effect Across British Empire

(AURN News) — Tomorrow, Aug. 1, marks the date the Slavery Abolition Act took effect across most of the British Empire in…

July 30, 2026

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Musical Headed to Broadway in 2027

(AURN News) — According to a recent press release, Prince’s “Purple Rain” is coming to Broadway next spring at the Majestic Theatre.…

July 29, 2026

Black Arts Movement Icon Betye Saar Dies at 99

(AURN News) — According to CNN, artist Betye Saar, whose work explored Black identity, culture and spirituality, has died at 99. A…

July 28, 2026

On This Day in 1917: Silent March Through Harlem Marked a Turning Point in Civil Rights

(AURN News) — On July 28, 1917, thousands of Black Americans marched silently through Harlem to protest racial terror, lynching and the…

July 27, 2026

Spoken-Word Pioneer Lamar “Black Ice” Manson Dies at 54

PHILADELPHIA (AURN News) — According to The Philadelphia Tribune, Lamar “Black Ice” Manson, the influential Philadelphia spoken-word artist who helped bring poetry…

July 24, 2026

On This Day in 1807: Trailblazing Actor Ira Frederick Aldridge Is Born

(AURN News) — On July 24, 1807, acclaimed Black Shakespearean actor Ira Frederick Aldridge was born. Although accounts differ on whether his…

July 23, 2026

Black Historic Sites Receive $3 Million in Preservation Grants

(AURN News) — According to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $3 million…

July 22, 2026

On This Day in 1946: Danny Glover Is Born

(AURN News) — On July 22, 1946, Danny Glover was born in San Francisco. Today, we celebrate an actor, producer and activist…