Obituary
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All the Black Celebs We Lost in 2023
We look back at all of the notable Black figures who died in the last year.
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Black Hollywood Honors Richard Roundtree’s Influence, Impact on the Culture
The legendary star of Shaft passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81.
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Music Legend Rudolph Isley Dies at 84
As a co-founding member of The Isley Brothers, he co-wrote classics like “Shout!” and the Grammy-winning “It’s Your Thing.”
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Charles Ogletree, Law Professor Who Represented Tupac And Made Case For Reparations, Dies At 70.
He may not make it into your history book, kids, but you need to know his name.
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History-Making New Jersey Lt. Governor, Sheila Oliver, Dies at 71
Oliver made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the New Jersey state assembly. She was also the first Black woman to be elected statewide.
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Rest In Power: Mutulu Shakur, Tupac’s Stepfather And Renowned Activist, Dies At 72
Shakur died of cancer just months after being released from prison.
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Black Celebrities Mourn Tina Turner’s Death
Nicki Minaj, Magic Johnson and Mariah Carey are among the stars mourning the legend who passed away at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83.
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Black Twitter Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Harry Belafonte
The passing of actor/singer/civil rights activist Harry Belafonte leads to tributes from notable Black figures.
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De La Soul Co-Founder Trugoy the Dove Dies at 54
Trugoy, also known as Plug Two, had been open about his battles with congestive heart failure.
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The Root Founder Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Pelé’s Passing and Lasting Legacy
The beloved soccer icon lost his battle with cancer on Thursday.