Broadway and film actress Novella Nelson played her role of Mrs. Tate to the hilt as the antagonist in the bio-dramatic film Antwone Fisher, Denzel Washington’s directorial debut.
Groundbreaking stand-up comedian and Civil Rights activist Dick Gregory has died. He was 84. Earlier this month, the celebrated figure was hospitalized due to a
Major League Baseball legend Don Baylor, one of the few people in history to ever win both the Player of the Year (MVP) and Manager
“True Blood” actor Nelsan Ellis has been laid to rest. On Saturday, July 22, Ellis, who died at age 39 just over two weeks ago, was
Veteran news anchor Jim Vance has died. He was 75. In May, Vance — who anchored the news desk for over four decades — recently
John Heard, best known for his role as Peter McAllister in the Oscar nominated Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, has
The family matriarch of perhaps one of the greatest New Orleans jazz families died this week at the age of 80. Dolores Ferdinand Marsalis died
The lead singer for hit Alternative rock group Linkin Park was found dead in his home, according to media outlet TMZ. Los Angeles police are
Award-winning American film and television actor and playwright Nelsan Ellis, 39, died after complications from heart failure on Saturday, July 8, 2017. A celebration of Ellis’
Fresh Kid Ice, one of the founding members of the ultra-controversial and pioneering rap group 2 Live Crew, and one of the first internationally-known Asian
ATLANTA – Moses C. Norman, who had recently retired as dean of Clark Atlanta University’s School of Education and was a pioneer in educational leadership
Ji-Tu Cumbuka, an actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as “Wrestler” on the original miniseries Roots, has died in Atlanta, Georgia at
Celebrities are mourning the death of Prince’s former drummer, John Blackwell Jr. On Tuesday, July 4, Blackwell, known for lending his sticks to artists such
On Thursday, the hip-hop community gathered to mourn one of their own. Held at Frank E. Campbell Chapel in New York City, celebs including Mobb
Hip-hop legend Albert “Prodigy” Johnson has reportedly died. On June 20, Nas posted an Instagram photo with the caption, “QB RIP King P. Prodigy 4
The memorial service for Morehouse College Interim President William J. “Bill” Taggart was held on Friday, June 16 at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
Morehouse College Announces Memorial Service for Interim President William J. “Bill” Taggart Memorial services to honor the memory of Morehouse College Interim President William J.
Morehouse College announces the passing of interim president William J. “Bill” Taggart. They issued a release to media: The Morehouse College Board of Trustees is
Actress Lisa Spoonauer, best known for her role in the cult classic film, Clerks has died. She was 44. Spoonauer, who starred in the 1994
Sir Roger Moore, one of the best-known stars of the James Bond series of films, has died. It is being reported that Moore, 89, died
