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.
Black Celebs We Lost in 2021
Some of those who have passed on may surprise you. Here we take a look back
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Young Dolph, hip-hop artist
Young Dolph, hip-hop artist
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Biz Markie, hip-hop legend
Biz Markie, hip-hop legend
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Coronji Calhoun Sr., Monster’s Ball actor
Coronji Calhoun Sr., Monster’s Ball actor
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Charlie Robinson, actor
Charlie Robinson, actor
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Lee Evans, Olympic champion
Lee Evans, Olympic champion
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Black Rob, rapper
Black Rob, rapper
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Clarence Williams III, actor
Clarence Williams III, actor
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Paul Mooney, comedian
Paul Mooney, comedian
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Ronnie Wilson, musician
Ronnie Wilson, musician
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Shock G, rapper
Shock G, rapper
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Suzzanne Douglas, actress
Suzzanne Douglas, actress
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Gregg Leakes, TV personality
Gregg Leakes, TV personality
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DMX, rapper
DMX, rapper
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Bob Moses, civil rights leader
Bob Moses, civil rights leader
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Midwin Charles, CNN analyst
Midwin Charles, CNN analyst
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Agnes Tirop, long distance runner
Agnes Tirop, long distance runner
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Michael K. Williams, actor
Michael K. Williams, actor
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Gloria Richardson, civil rights pioneer
Gloria Richardson, civil rights pioneer
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Jovita Moore, broadcast anchor
Jovita Moore, broadcast anchor
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Martha White, civil rights activist
Martha White, civil rights activist
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Yaphet Kotto, actor (right)
Yaphet Kotto, actor (right)
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