As this year is winding down, we have to give flowers to those who left us in 2021. From rap artists and filmmakers to civil rights pioneers, we’ve lost incredible creators and thought leaders who paved the way and made a way for so many of us. If there’s any doubt, just think about the forces of nature we called DMX and Paul Mooney; the civil rights groundbreakers like Bob Moses and Gloria Richardson, and pioneers like Biz Markie. They are gone now, but not forgotten. Swipe through to see those we’ve lost and who we will never forget.
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Young Dolph, hip-hop artist
Biz Markie, hip-hop legend
Coronji Calhoun Sr., Monster’s Ball actor
Charlie Robinson, actor
Lee Evans, Olympic champion
Black Rob, rapper
Clarence Williams III, actor
Paul Mooney, comedian
Ronnie Wilson, musician
Shock G, rapper
Suzzanne Douglas, actress
Gregg Leakes, TV personality
DMX, rapper
Bob Moses, civil rights leader
Midwin Charles, CNN analyst
Agnes Tirop, long distance runner
Michael K. Williams, actor
Gloria Richardson, civil rights pioneer
Jovita Moore, broadcast anchor
Martha White, civil rights activist
Yaphet Kotto, actor (right)
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