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
Tony Todd has died at the age of 69. The prolific actor, who appeared in the Final Destination and Candyman horror franchises, passed away earlier
Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, has died at the age of 64. The singer did not appear at her farewell concert in New York on June
Quincy Jones, the musical polymath who shaped pop culture for more than six decades as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and entertainer, died on November 3,
Quincy Jones had left an indelible mark on the music world by the time he quietly slipped away from it at the age of 91
David Harris, who soared to international fame playing a notorious gang member in the classic film The Warriors, has died. He was 75. Harris’s daughter,
The basketball community is mourning the loss of Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head coach of the University of South Florida (USF) basketball team, who passed away
On Oct. 22, 2023, Elizabeth Francis, the oldest living person in the United States, passed away in Houston at the remarkable age of 115. Her
