Black worked with many activists including Rev. Jesse Jackson and Martin Luther King Jr., who would become a close…
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Over the course of her career, Martin penned hits for several award-winning artists such as En Vogue, Monica, Toni…
Disgust over the lack of realistic onscreen portrayals of Black people led Van Peebles to make movies—on his terms.
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The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with…
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In 1991, Holliday recorded Rodney King getting viciously beaten by four LAPD officers, opening the door for the…
The actor and comedian was best known for his scene-stealing roles in cult-favorite Black films.
NeNe Leakes' husband Gregg succumbed to colon cancer just days after she revealed that he was 'transitioning' to the…
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The news of Perry’s passing was confirmed in a series of tweets from Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Times owned the cafè where Martin Luther King Jr. would plan the historical bus boycott, months after she physically…
The 2018 NCAA 100-meter champion came from track and field royalty.
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Record producer, DJ and audio engineer Young Guru confirmed the tragic news via IG on Monday afternoon, referring to…
The saxophonist appeared on all of the group's albums since their formation in the early 1960s.
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In a recent interview with VLAD TV, the actor said his son—who was a father of six—died a few months ago after a…
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'…