Posts Tagged ‘pioneer’
Cicely Tyson’s family announces public viewing
The late Cicely Tyson‘s body will have a public viewing later this month, her family has announced. The “How to Get Away with Murder” actress died at the age of 96 on Jan. 28, 2021, and how her family has revealed fans in New York City will be able to pay their respects on Feb.…
Read MoreWhodini’s John ‘Esctasy’ Fletcher dies at 56
John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, a member of the seminal rap group Whodini, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. The cause of death has yet to be revealed, Billboard reports. He was 56. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ecstasy formed the hip-hop trio Whodini in 1982 alongside lyricist Jalil Hutchins and DJ Crew Carter. They were reportedly…
Read MoreCountry music pioneer Charley Pride dies at 86 from complications of COVID-19
The country music world is in mourning following the death of Charley Pride. The 86-year-old country music legend, who was best known for his 1971 hit “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin,’ ” passed away in his home city of Dallas from complications of COVID-19 on Saturday , Dec 12, 2020, his publicist Jeremy Westby has…
Read MoreRock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
Little Richard has died at 87. The “Tutti Frutti” hitmaker — who is widely regarded as the pioneer of rock ’n’ roll — has passed away, his son Danny Jones Penniman has confirmed. According to Rolling Stone, it is not known what the cause of his death may be. Little Richard — whose real name…
Read MoreNicki Nice says it’s more about being an example for women than a DJ
DJ Nicki Nice City: Atlanta Genre: Primarily hip-hop and R&B, but also pop and EDM Tag line: “Oh She Nice” Social media handles: @djnickinice on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Among other art forms, DJ Nicki Nice is an acclaimed music producer and deejay. Her history in music started in middle school with her love for the…
Read MoreAfrican-American trailblazer and grocery store magnate Greg Calhoun dies at 66
Greg Calhoun was a pioneer and a trailblazing magnate in the grocery store business. He worked his way up from being a bag boy to becoming the first African-American to own a major grocery store in the South. His empire expanded to 15 grocery stores before the last store was closed in 2015. Ironically, the…
Read MoreSugarhill Gang’s Big Bank Hank dead at 57
Founding member and one third of the classic rap group, the Sugarhill Gang, died today at 2 a.m. Born Henry Jackson, Hank had been suffering from cancer for the past year. Sugarhill Gang released the first rap hit with the 1979 classic, “Rapper’s Delight.” Best known for his line “the Grand Master with three MCs…
Read MoreJohn H. Johnson Commemorated on U.S. Postage Stamp
“When you put that stamp on the letter, he’ll be all over the world.” –Desiree Rogers, CEO, Johnson Publishing Company
Read MoreHarvard Grad, Karen Freeman-Wilson, Gary, Ind.’s 1st Female Mayor, Shares Life Advice
“If you want more hair, buy it, but don’t let that be who you are.”
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