Moses, who helped lead Black voter registration drives in the South during the 1960s and later founded the Algebra…
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Keyshia's brother Sam confirmed to TMZ that their mother died on Sunday, the same day she was celebrating her…
Richardson was at the forefront of various civil rights demonstrations in Cambridge, Md.
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The rapper was best known for his platinum-selling hit 'Just a Friend.'
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The talented actor died in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest and cancer.
Media peers and fans alike were stunned to hear of the tragic news that Faines died unexpectedly on Friday from…
Douglas was known for her roles in 'Tap', 'The Parent ‘Hood', 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back,' 'When They See Us'…
The actor played in several notable projects over the course of his career such as Purple Rain, Sugar Hill and Tales…
John Davis, known as one of the true voices behind once-popular R&B group Milli Vanilli, has died at the age of 66…
Lee Evans, who wore a black beret and lifted his fist in protest at the podium during the 1968 Olympics, has died at…
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Samuel E. Wright, the beloved actor, primarily known for his unforgettable voice work portraying the stern crab in…
Paul Mooney was never afraid to speak his mind, no matter who was around. The self-proclaimed “Godfather of Comedy”…
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Damon Weaver, the young, gifted and Black student reporter who interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House…
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For two long years, former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes fought as hard as he could in his battle against liver disease.…
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Shock G, musician, rapper, producer and the eccentric frontman of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground has…
Hip Hop lost another great emcee Saturday. It’s been just over a week since Black Rob was seen expressing his…
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DMX, beloved rapper, songwriter, and actor has died at the age of 50. The entertainer was admitted to the hospital…
U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, the longest-serving member of Florida’s delegation to Washington, D.C., died Tuesday…
Barack Obama’s paternal step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, has died at the age of 99.
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