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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.

November 24, 2023

Scott Joplin, ‘King of Ragtime,’ Born This Day in 1868, Leaves Lasting Legacy in American Music

Scott Joplin was born on November 24, 1868. He emerged as an influential figure in music history, leaving an indelible mark as…

November 23, 2023

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by the transatlantic slave trade and the legacy of colonialism, have joined forces, calling…

November 22, 2023

Oretha Castle Haley’s New Orleans Home, a Civil Rights Movement Hub, Listed on National Register

Oretha Castle Haley’s childhood home in New Orleans, located in the Treme neighborhood, has been granted a place on the National Register…

November 21, 2023

Marcus L. Thompson Has Been Appointed As 13th President of Jackson State University

In a significant move for Mississippi’s higher education landscape, officials have designated a new president for Jackson State University, the state’s largest…

November 20, 2023

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at 96, Leaving Legacy of Advocacy and Service

The Carter Center announced the passing of former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter at age 96. President Jimmy Carter referred to her…

November 17, 2023

Mistrial Declared in Federal Case Against Ex-Officer Brett Hankison for Civil Rights Violations in Breonna Taylor’s Death

The federal trial of Brett Hankison, the former Louisville police officer charged with civil rights violations in Breonna Taylor’s death, has concluded…

November 16, 2023

Sarah Bond Makes History as First Black Woman Appointed President of Xbox at Microsoft

Sarah Bond has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the inaugural Black woman appointed as president of Xbox. Bond, a distinguished graduate…

November 15, 2023

Mayor Bowser Declares Public Emergency in Washington D.C. Over Rising Youth Violence, Opioid Overdoses

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency in response to the rise in youth violence and opioid overdoses. Opioid deaths…

November 14, 2023

FBI Probes NYC Mayor Adams Over Turkish Building Approval and Campaign Funding Irregularities

A federal probe is investigating whether New York City Mayor Eric Adams improperly pressured city fire officials into approving a new Turkish…

November 13, 2023

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Suspends Presidential Campaign

Just days after his participation in the GOP debate and introducing his girlfriend to the public, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has…

November 10, 2023

125th Anniversary of Wilmington Massacre: A Grim Reminder of Racial Violence and a Coup Against Reconstruction-Era Progress

On this day (Nov. 10) in 1898, the Wilmington Massacre took place in Wilmington, North Carolina. This tragic event occurred exactly 125…

November 9, 2023

On this day in 1922, Dorothy Dandridge was born in Cleveland, Ohio

Dorothy Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio. She left an indelible mark on Hollywood as the first Black…