Soul singer Sharon Jones dead at 60
Following a long-fought battle with cancer, Sharon Jones, the American soul and funk lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, has died at the
November 19, 2016
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Following a long-fought battle with cancer, Sharon Jones, the American soul and funk lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, has died at the
Gwen Ifill, who stood as one of the most respected journalists in America, has died at age 61. Ifill started her career at papers such
“RIP Herb Kent “The Cool Gent” a Chicago legend!!! On and off the air. Condolences to the family and friends,” rapper Lupe Fiasco writes on
The film and television industry lost a star today as comedian, actor and producer Thomas Mikal Ford was taken off life support in Atlanta. He was
The briliant man who penned many of the greatest musical hits of our time has passed away. Rod Temperton was an original member of the group
Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was laid to rest during an emotional homegoing service. Held at Jackson Memorial Baptist church in Atlanta, the service was
Cuban American Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández, 24, alongside friends Eduardo “Eddy” Rivero, 25, and Emilio Macias, 27, were killed when Fernandez’s 32-foot SeaVee fishing
“My Dear Friend, My Dear Morehouse Brother – Da Great Actor Bill Nunn As Most Of You Know Him As Radio Raheem Passed Away This
Dosh R. Jackson, Sr. was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated in February 1934 at Morehouse College. He was a student at Morris Brown
Carlos “Shawty Lo” Walker, the artist known for the BET Award-winning hit “Dey Know” died in a single car crash on the I-285 southbound ramp to Cascade
Atlanta rapper Carlos Walker, aka “Shawty Lo,” was killed in a fatal and fiery, single car crash Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2016. Walker, his children’s mothers,
On Aug. 23, 2016, Juice, aka Mrs. Omertá CosaNostrá, celebrated her 39th birthday. Today we learned the first lady of BMF (Black Mafia Family) has
Jerry Heller, N.W.A’s former manager and a music industry legend died. The 75-year-old had a heart attack on Friday evening, Sept. 2, 2016, in Thousand
Prolific actor Jon Polito has reportedly died at 65. The Philadelphia native was most widely recognized for his unforgettable performances in Miller’s Crossing, The Big
George Curry, a true giant in the world of Black journalism, died on Saturday, Aug. 20. Curry was well-known as the editor for Emerge magazine
Marion Christopher Barry grew up in the public eye as his father, Marion Barry, served as mayor of Washington, D.C. During his youth, Christopher witnessed
Long-time ESPN host and play-by-play man John Saunders has died at age 61. He covered college football, basketball and the NHL for the network for nearly
In the field of holistic health and healing few men have achieved the respect of Dr. Sebi. The self-taught healer has reportedly healed thousands and changed
Lawd, bless their grieving hearts. Leroy Bill Black, 55, who lived in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, died at home surrounded by his family on Aug.
The name of psychic Ms. Cleo and her famous “Call Me Now” slogan was a well known commercial during the ’90s. Her commercials were mainly seen
