Singer Andre Williams, the 'Godfather of Rap', Dead at 82
R&B singer-producer Andre Williams, whose indelible musical journey included collaborative efforts with Stevie Wonder,…
Legendary Designer Karl Lagerfeld Dies
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most recognizable faces in fashion (and at times, one of the more…
Broadway Legend Carol Channing Dies at 97, 'Proud as Can Be' of Her Black Heritage
“No white woman can do it like I did,” Carol Channing told CNN host Larry King in 2003. The beloved singer and actress…
Barbara Gardner Proctor, Trailblazing Ad Woman, Dies at 85
In 1963, Barbara Gardener Proctor was flying to Europe to swap records while working for a black-owned record company.…