Atlanta early R&B legend Tommy Brown dies
On Sunday, March 12, 2016, the city of Atlanta saw the passing of local R&B and “Chitlin Circuit” legend Tommy Brown; he was 84. To
March 14, 2016
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On Sunday, March 12, 2016, the city of Atlanta saw the passing of local R&B and “Chitlin Circuit” legend Tommy Brown; he was 84. To
Imani Humphrey, 84, of Detroit, Michigan, died on March 8, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The influential Detroit activist-educator affectionately known as
Rocky actor Tony Burton has died at the age of 78. Burton, a former boxer, was best known for playing “Duke,” Apollo Creed’s trainer, in
Nathan Barksdale, the Baltimore drug kingpin who inspired key characters on HBO’s “The Wire,” has reportedly died. According to the Baltimore Sun, Barksdale passed away
After revealing her battle against stage four lung and brain cancer earlier this year, “Mob Wives” star Angela “Big Ang” Raiola has died. She was
[jwplatform MxtsT4zU] Well, this is sad. Vanity, the beloved lead singer of the ’80s girl group Vanity 6, has tragically died after battling kidney failure
Associate Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead Saturday at the Cibolo Creek Ranch in Marfa, Texas. After an investigation by the FBI, the U.S. Marshal
MarShawn McCarrel was one of the leading voices in the Black Lives Matter movement. He helped to organize protests in Ohio following the killings of
Maurice White, the founder of legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. He was 74. White, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease reportedly passed away
Norris Tucker Sr., the father of Chris Tucker, died on Jan. 14 at his home in Lithonia, Georgia. According to a Facebook post by Dexter
Harry Potter fans worldwide mourn the loss of Alan Rickman, a brilliant actor who made Professor Snape so very memorable. Rickman was a popular British
David Bowie — an English singer, songwriter, and actor — died on Jan. 10, just two days after he turned 69 years old and released his
America has lost another R&B/Soul legend with the death of Whispers member Nick Caldwell. Caldwell died on Tuesday at the age of 71 at his
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, often described as the Queen Mother of Black Consciousness, died this morning at the age of 80. According to friends and
Legendary and “Unforgettable” singer Natalie Cole dies at 65 reportedly of congestive heart failure on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015. The daughter of the late jazz
Legendary Harlem Globetrotter George “Meadowlark” Lemon III, 83 died on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The basketball star entertained fans with his prowess
Photo Credit: Anthony Tolson FB On Christmas eve, famed bass player Anthony “T-Nasty” Tolson was tragically taken from his family, friends and loved ones. He
William Guest, a member of longtime soul music group Gladys Knight & The Pips, succumbed to congestive heart failure on Dec. 24 in Detroit, Michigan,
A highly revered leader in the Civil Rights Movement has died in Atlanta, according to family members. Ozell Sutton who worked directly with Dr. Martin
Chicago’s music scene has been in mourning for the past few days. Tim “Dj Timbuck2” Jones, 34, died recently due to complications from cancer. DJ Timbuck2 has
