Clay Cane

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Malcolm Kenyatta is no stranger to breaking barriers. As a Pennsylvania State Representative and Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, he’s one of the boldest voices in American politics. But in 12 Days of Pride, we also get to meet the other half of this dynamic duo: his husband, Dr. Matthew Kenyatta, a visionary at the intersection of culture and community as Director of Exhibitions and Public Programs at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Philadelphia’s Temple University.

4 days ago | blackchronicle.com | Clay Cane

On June 25, 2009, the world lost one of its most iconic entertainers — Michael Jackson. Jackson began his path to stardom at the tender age of five as the lead singer of his family band, The Jackson 5. Known as the “King of Pop,” he transformed music, dance and pop culture with groundbreaking hits like “Thriller,” “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.”His sudden death at age 50 shocked millions and sparked a global outpouring of grief.

4 days ago | aurn.com | Clay Cane

On June 25, 2009, the world lost one of its most iconic entertainers — Michael Jackson. Jackson began his path to stardom at the tender age of five as the lead singer of his family band, The Jackson 5. Known as the “King of Pop,” he transformed music, dance and pop culture with groundbreaking hits like “Thriller,” “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.”His sudden death at age 50 shocked millions and sparked a global outpouring of grief.

4 days ago | blackchronicle.com | Clay Cane

On this day in 1960, Patrice Lumumba, leader of the Mouvement National Congolais (MNC), formed a new government and became the first prime minister of an independent Congo. After decades of brutal Belgian colonial rule, Congo officially gained independence June 30, 1960, and Lumumba stood as a powerful symbol of African liberation and unity. His fiery speeches and commitment to a united Congo challenged both Western imperial powers and internal ethnic divisions.

5 days ago | bet.com | Clay Cane

Ashlee Davis is rewriting the narrative—both at work and at home. As the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Talent Development at Ancestry, she leads with intention, ensuring that inclusion is more than a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. In her 12 Days of Pride feature, Ashlee shares the intersections of her professional mission and her identity as a Black queer woman.