ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Regardless of how these people left this world, one thing was for certain: they were loved. This is dedicated to the Black...
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Smith was initially reported as missing on Saturday in his hometown Manchester, Georgia, according to authorities. He was found deceased on Sunday...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Norman Lear is not only known for his contributions to television but also for his activism. He has been an outspoken advocate for...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — The late First Lady and her husband co-founded the Carter Center, which expressed its sorrow in a statement by highlighting their global initiatives...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — James “Bun” McKoy, a member of the civil rights and political prisoner group The Wilmington Ten, and the other defendants received a total of...
His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Bertie Bowman was a trailblazing South Carolinian and the longest-serving Black staffer on Capitol Hill. His dedication to public service is an inspiration...
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy...
THE AFRO — Roundtree’s impact on the international arts community was profound. His universal appeal and his commitment to breaking down racial barriers resonated with artists...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Butts’ transformative tenure at Georgia Tech, where she led the team to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, will live on in memory—the 2021–22 season...
NBC News Referred to by a colleague as a ‘calm force in troubled waters,’ Temple University Acting President suddenly died Tuesday after falling ill at a...
TEXAS METRO NEWS — Before becoming a Broadway box office musical, My Fair Lady was a 1913 play and a 1938 film, Pygmalion, produced by George...
BLACK VOICE NEWS — Her death was announced on the Senate floor by Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. “Dianne Feinstein was one of the most amazing...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a poignant Instagram post from August 2022, she reflected, “What do I tell my children? How do I tell them that this...
“If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face. And turn from their wicked ways, then will...
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Dr. Horn is survived by his wife, two daughters, two stepchildren and two grandchildren, with one on the way. Funeral details are forthcoming....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Avant was born in North Carolina in 1931. He went on in the business to promote and manage Sarah Vaughan and discovered Bill...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ogletree, who had battled Alzheimer’s disease since 2015, reportedly died at his home in Maryland. “Charles was a tireless advocate for civil rights,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Given the fact that today in America, Black Americans and other communities of color are being told to shut up, stay asleep, don’t...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With assistance from rock stars like Mick Jagger and David Bowie, Tina Turner topped the pop music charts with her 1984 solo album,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After the sentence was pronounced, one of Jefferson’s sisters, Ashley Carr, read statements, including one from her sister, Amber Carr, Zion’s mother. Amber...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — How should we say thank you adequately to leaders and freedom fighters who have passed away? We all should keep fighting for freedom...
ROLLING OUT — Eddy’s passing was confirmed by her close confidante and Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The Help star penned a poignant tribute to her friend for her...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Honorable A. Donald McEachin’s life and legacy were relayed today in striking fashion by his friends and family. We won’t forget. The...