As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Renowned both in and out of the boxing ring, George Foreman first captured global attention in 1968, when he won an Olympic gold medal in Mexico City. His boxing career soared in 1973, when he claimed the heavyweight world championship by defeating the undefeated Joe Frazier in a stunning display of power.
We hope you and your son spend eternity making up for the lost time you were robbed of here on earth.Â
Arrangements for Neo-Soul icon Angie Stone include "Celebrations of Life" in Georgia and Her hometown of Columbia, SC this weekend.
D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer.
Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, noted as a pioneer in jazz-funk who inspired many, died March 5 following a lengthy illness.
The city of Stockbridge has paid tribute to late soul singer and longtime resident, Angie Stone, following her death on March 1.
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Angie Stone was killed in an auto accident in Montgomery, AL on March 1 at the age of 63.
Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa, And Dog Found Dead in Their New Mexico Home Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were tragically found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday, alongside their dog. Hackman was 95 years old, while Arakawa was 63. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed […]
Sha'Vi Lewis, a Clark Atlanta alum who competed in Bravo's fashion-competition series "Project Runway," passed away on Feb. 24.
Dr. Alvin Poussaint studied the tendrils of systemic racism and Black self-sufficiency along with serving as a consultant to hit TV shows.
Chris Jasper, who played a key role in the Isley Brothers' success in the 70s and 80s, passed away on Feb. 23 from cancer at age 73.
