Television lost one of its most influential figures with the passing of Leslie Charleson at 79. Her portrayal of Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital” resonated
Soul singer Brenton Wood has died. The 83-year-old musician – best known for his 1967 hit ‘The Oogum Boogum Song‘ – passed away from natural
The passing of Dora Moono Nyambe at 32 on Dec. 25 has left an irreplaceable void in Zambia’s grassroots education movement. Nyambe, the founder of
Jimmy Carter, the longest-living and arguably the most admired former president in U.S. history, has died. He was 100. James Earl Carter Jr. died in
Greg Gumbel, a sports broadcasting pioneer alongside his brother Bryant Gumbel, has died after more than 50 years in sports television. He was 78. His
Following weeks in the hospital due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound, rapper OG Maco has reportedly died at age 32. Per TMZ, the “U Guessed It” rapper
Richard D. Parsons, who transformed some of America’s largest companies during times of crisis while championing diversity in executive leadership, died Dec. 26 at his
Vincent Fort, the former Georgia state senator who dedicated his life to battling predatory lending and standing up for displaced residents, died Sunday from cancer
Alfa Anderson has died. The singer, who was an early vocalist for Chic and appeared on the group’s classic tracks including “Le Freak,” “Good Times,”
Die Hard 2 and A Soldier’s Story factor Art Evans has died at the age of 82. The screen star passed away on Saturday, Dec.
Rickey Henderson, one of the most exciting and colorful players in Major League Baseball history, has died. He was 65. A cause of death has
In the quiet hours of Dec. 9, 2024, American poetry lost one of its most defiant and distinctive voices. Nikki Giovanni, the “Princess of Black
Hip-hop icon Samantha Lawrence has died aged 55. The singer – famed for being part of duo Wee Papa Girl Rappers with her sister Sandra
Eminem‘s mother Debbie Nelson has died. The 52-year-old rap icon’s 69-year-old parent is said to have battled lung cancer and passed away on Monday (01.12.24)
Saafir has died at the age of 54. The Oakland-born artist was known for his innovative rhyme style and significant contributions to West Coast hip-hop
Decorated music industry veteran, Chubbie Baby, is responsible for many of the commercial hits in the urban market today. His work with Future, Saint JHN,
“An old-time drummer who tries to play with feeling.” This is how Roy Haynes preferred to describe himself, though his legacy spans far beyond such
Ella Jenkins, whose revolutionary approach to children‘s music transformed how generations learned through song, has died on Nov. 9 at 100. Her groundbreaking career with
Lou Donaldson, the iconic alto saxophonist who helped shape the soul of American jazz, passed away on Nov. 9 at 98, leaving behind an extraordinary
The dance world mourns the loss of Judith Jamison, a towering figure in contemporary dance whose influence spanned decades and left an indelible mark on
