Obituary
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Congressman and Korean War vet Charlie Rangel Dies On Memorial Day
The Purple Heart recipient's family announced he died on May 26. He was 94.
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The Root Remembers One of Our Own: Stephanie Holland
The talented and prolific writer leaves behind a positive legacy and plethora of fans.
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Jimmy Carter’s Strange and Complicated Legacy With Black America
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday in Plains, Georgia. He was 100.
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To Quincy Jones, Black American Music Will Forever Owe a Debt
"Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all," Jones once said.
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Black Celebs We Lost in 2024
We recognize the Black celebrities who have left us in 2024.
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What You Didn’t Know About the Late James Earl Jones’ Legendary Black Voice
The legendary screen and stage actor died Monday morning in New York at 93.
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RIP: Michelle Obama’s Mother Dies, And Black Internet Pays Respects
Throughout President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama's tenure in the White House, Marian Robinson was regularly spotted and gave many interviews.
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Here’s What Really Killed O.J. Simpson
The departure of the Juice has left many fans and spectators wondering about the circumstances surrounding his death, and now they need not wonder more.
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O.J. Simpson, Football Hero Turned Fallen Black Man, Dies at 76
Simpson’s lawyer confirmed that the controversial legend passed while with his family.
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One of Martin Luther King’s Sons Just Died
The civil rights activist died at 62 years-old from prostate cancer.