On this day in 1955, E. Lynn Harris was born
Clay Cane
June 20, 2023
E. Lynn Harris was born on June 20, 1955, in Flint, Michigan, and grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. Harris would go on to become
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On this day in 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license
Clay Cane
June 15, 2023
In 1920, Bessie embarked on a journey to France, a country known for its more inclusive aviation schools. She enrolled at an aviation school near Paris, where she became the first Black woman to train as a pilot.
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces $100 Million in Assistance for Caribbean Nations
Clay Cane
June 14, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced more than $100 million in new assistance for Caribbean nations at the U.S.-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in Nassau, the Bahamas.
Federal judge allows discrimination lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis and state officials to move ahead
Clay Cane
June 9, 2023
A federal judge allowed a discrimination lawsuit, filed by Florida A&M University students against, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials to move ahead. The
On this day in 1998, James Byrd Jr. died after being beaten by three white supremacists
Clay Cane
June 7, 2023
Twenty-five years ago today, a 49-year-old Black man named James Byrd Jr. died on June 7, 1998, after he was beaten by three white supremacists
Kristen Welker to become first Black moderator of Meet the Press
Clay Cane
June 5, 2023
Kristen Welker will make history as the first Black moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press after the network selected her to replace the Sunday morning
On this day in 1962, Ray Charles earned his third No. 1 hit
Clay Cane
June 2, 2023
On June 2, 1962, music legend Ray Charles, one of the founding fathers of soul music, earned his third No. 1 hit with his cover
SCOTUS Conservative Majority Appears Ready To Ban College Affirmative Action
Clay Cane
June 1, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears ready to ban college affirmative action. However, most Americans say institutions should be allowed to consider students’ race
On this day in 1909, the National Negro Committee held it’s first meeting in New York City
Clay Cane
May 31, 2023
On May 31, 1909, the National Negro Committee, an influential group of leaders for social change, held its first meeting in New York City. The
On this day in 1943, civil rights activist James Chaney was born
Clay Cane
May 30, 2023
On May 30, 1943, civil rights activist James Chaney was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Tragically, his life was cut short in June 1964, at the
The legendary Pam Grier turns 74 today
Clay Cane
May 26, 2023
Pam Grier’s contributions to cinema and her relentless pursuit of empowerment have forever altered the landscape of the industry.
Will Gov. Gavin Newsom appoint a Black woman to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein?
Clay Cane
May 25, 2023
As California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health reportedly declines, expectation is growing that Gov. Gavin Newsom will keep his promise to appoint a Black woman to
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