A baseball giant has taken his final swing just weeks before Hall of Fame induction. Dave Parker, the hard-hitting, cannon-armed outfielder affectionately known as “The
The entertainment world mourns the loss of one of its most authentic voices as Ananda Lewis, the trailblazing television host who became synonymous with Black
Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV host and talk show personality known for her warm presence and powerful voice on issues impacting youth and communities
Today, Atlanta mourns the loss of D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik (Divine Real Essence of Sound), affectionately known as “Dres the Beatnik,” who died on June 9
Sly Stone, the groundbreaking musician who revolutionized popular music with his psychedelic funk fusion and led the influential band Sly and the Family Stone, died
Rihanna suffered a heartbreaking loss as her father, Ronald Fenty, passed away in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 31. He was 70. The news of
Charles B. Rangel, one of the most influential and enduring voices in American politics, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 94.
Media pioneer shaped culture through groundbreaking publications and documentaries The hip-hop journalism community mourns the loss of one of its most influential voices. Sacha Jenkins,
“Today” co-host Sheinelle Jones’ husband, Uche Ojeh, has died at the age of 45. He had been treated for glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain
The first African American U.S. Secretary of Labor has died. Alexis M. Herman, who served as labor secretary from 1997 to 2001 under former President
Pope Francis has died aged 88 after weeks of health issues. His passing marks the end of a transformative papacy that touched millions of Catholics
George Foreman has died. His passing marks the end of an era in boxing history, leaving behind a legacy that transcended the sport. The two-time
Lisa Young Alston, daughter of former Atlanta Mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, her family announced. She was
Oliver Miller, the towering center who led the Arkansas Razorbacks to the Final Four before becoming an NBA star, has died. He was 54. There
Yesterday, March 11, the basketball world lost one of its GOATs. Junior Bridgeman, the 71-year-old billionaire businessman and 12-year NBA veteran, passed away. At the
This morning, the world lost an irreplaceable soul as D’wayne Wiggins, the iconic founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, took his final breath after a
Esteemed Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner has died from a medical complication, just hours after President Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He was 70.
Christian Holder, the celebrated dancer, choreographer and visual artist, has passed away at the age of 75. His death was confirmed on February 18, 2025,
Angie Stone, the beloved R&B songstress who gave us timeless tunes like “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and “No More Rain in (In This Cloud),”
Dr. Hazel Dukes, president of the NAACP New York State Conference and a formidable civil rights activist, passed away at age 92 on Saturday, March
