Obituary
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RIP Delta Sigma Theta Inc. National President Cheryl A. Hickmon
The Divine 9 org leader passed away after an illness, her sorority announced
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Legendary Fashion Icon and Former Vogue Creative Director André Leon Talley Dies at 73
The news of Talley's passing was confirmed by his friend and president of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker.
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Renowned Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102
Decorated Airman Charles McGee, known for flying over 400 missions in the span of three wars, has died at age 102.
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Olympic Track Star Deon Lendore Dead at 29
The three-time Olympian and Texas A&M track coach died in a car accident on Monday.
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Lani Guinier, Legal Scholar and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 71
A Republican-driven attack on her views on voting rights led President Clinton to rescind his nomination to appoint her as assistant attorney general in 1993.
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Sidney Poitier, Groundbreaking Legend, Passes Away at 94
Actor/director/activist Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94.
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Lawrence Brooks, Oldest WWII Veteran Dies At 112
Brooks returned home to a Jim Crow era South in , denied his GI Bill benefits.
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Maxine McNair, Last Living Parent of Child Killed In 1963 Church Dies At 93
"We are going to miss her laughter and her humor. The family would appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers.” her family said
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The Sports World Reacts to the Death of NFL Legend John Madden
The legendary NFL coach-turned-broadcaster, who inspired the Madden NFL video game series, was 85.