Gen. Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, passed away in his sleep on the morning of Jan. 16. He was 102 years old.

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. Twitter: @claycane