Her greatest contribution was as a parent to James, a father and successful actor, Cynthia, a mother and contributor of many social and political events, Janet,...
Jerry Wayne Varnado, who passed away on Sept. 8, 2021, was a leader of the most successful and long-lasting student strike in the history of U.S....
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The plaque, initiated by former Oakland City Councilmember, Lynette Gibson McElhaney, in 2019 on the 12th anniversary of Bailey’s death and erected 14 years after his...
Jordan was the former president of the National Urban League and became a close adviser to Pres. Bill Clinton during his administration. A civil rights activist, Jordan also...
Zendaya, an Oakland native, made history as she became the youngest person to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the...
THE BURTON WIRE — At Uptown, Harrell signed Heavy D and the Boyz, Marly Marl, Al B. Sure, and Guy among others. It is at Uptown...
CHICAGO CRUSADER — Regarded as a titan in the Black Press, Reeves was widely respected in Miami for using his power and influence to advance the...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — To friends and those who knew him best, Mr. Robinson was a fierce advocate for public housing residents. Others held a much...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — A statement released by Kaiser Permanente said Bernard J. Tyson passed away in his sleep. “Bernard was an exceptional colleague, a passionate...
THE AFRO — Elijah Eugene Cummings entered the Maryland House of Delegates in January 1983, the year I graduated from Walbrook High School in West Baltimore....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Conyers, who was the first African American to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee, also helped spearhead the 1994 Violence against Women Act....
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY — Gospel tunes filled the air from the St. Peter Claver Choir as family members, friends, co-workers, gospel artists, and local news...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mr. Leach and fellow sanitation workers rose up and in unison shouted to the world, “I AM A MAN.” They marched against the...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Doris Thomas Hill, the founder and chief administrator of the South Memphis-based ESPN Academy, was determined to make the academy’s 19th anniversary celebration...
THE AFRO — The controversial death of Baltimore County resident Tawon Boyd in police custody has led to a $1.1 million settlement for the family. The deal...
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP NEWS — Tenacious businesswoman, loving grandmother, teacher and down to earth social justice advocate are a just few of the many endearing qualities to...
THE AFRO — A damaging blow may have been dealt to major boxing matches coming to Maryland after the death of a fighter during a nationally televised...
DAYTONA TIMES — Normally when people attend high school reunions, it’s to reconnect with classmates from a specific class year or school. On July 27, a different...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Prominent American civil rights activist and Washington, D.C. politician Sterling Tucker passed away on July 14, in Washington, D.C. Tucker was the first...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — There was a significant new development in the historic case of the Sugar Land 95. At a news conference Monday, Fort Bend County...
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY — With the passing this week of New Orleans’ Queen of Creole cuisine, Leah Chase, a part of New Orleans has...
PASADENA JOURNAL — Sandra was an Honors Graduate from San Gorgonio High School in Highland, California; and received the Distinguished Honor Graduate Award at both Airman...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The Charleston Fire Department will commemorate the 12-year anniversary of the loss of nine firefighters at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — GAINESVILLE, FL — Dr. Mrs. Gloria Irene Williams Norman Clark passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2019. Gloria will be sadly...
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