Obituaries
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.
ATL rapper Young Scooter has died as he reportedly fled Atlanta Police in Southeast Atlanta on Mar. 28, his 39th birthday.
DJ Unk has reportedly passed away at 42 years old. Anthony “DJ Unk” Platt first skyrocketed to fame in 2006 with his breakout single “Walk It Out”— the song reached the top 10 on Billboard 100 and the dance quickly became a cultural phenomenon. His follow-up single “2 Step” also made it onto the charts. […]
Six hundred teddy bears, each labeled with a child’s name, were laid across the National Mall, symbolizing the innocent lives lost. After the ceremony...
We didn't have social media in 1985 when "We Are the World" premiered. But had radio 12-inch recordings, and music by artists who were celebrities because of their art, not their bedroom antics.
Beloved comedian and radio personality Wanda Smith has reportedly passed away at 58 years old. The news was revealed this evening—just one day after her October 11th birthday. The Miami native was well known for her on-air career, co-hosting the Atlanta radio show Frank and Wanda in the Morning. She hosted the morning show from […]
Cissy Houston, GRAMMY-winning soul/gospel singer and mother to pop icon Whitney Houston, passed away Oct. 7 at the age of 91.
John Amos' gave us, in the character of James Evans, Sr., one of the most realistic portrayals of Black fatherhood in America that made us feel safe and protected.
John Amos, best known for his role as family patriarch James Evans Sr. on "Good Times" died on August 21 of natural causes.
MLB Hit King Pete Rose Dies At 83 Baseball and sports fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Pete Rose, a legendary figure whose impact on the game is both celebrated and controversial. Rose, who has passed away at 83, passed away earlier today at his home in Las Vegas. Pete’s agent, Ryan Fiterman of Fiterman […]
In an excusive interview, ex-NBA teammate Maurice Taylor recalled Dikembe Mutombo’s prowess off of the basketball court as far outweighing his award-winning presence on it.
Dame Maggie Smith, the legendary actress whose career spanned over six decades, has passed away at the age of 89. She was known for her unforgettable performances in both film and television. Maggie Smith was born in Ilford, Essex, and displayed an early passion for acting. She honed her craft at the Oxford Playhouse School, […]