Obituary
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Emmy-Winning Atlanta Journalist Jovita Moore Has Died at 53
The WSB-TV anchor was diagnosed with 'an aggressive form of brain cancer' earlier this year, reports her home station.
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‘She Went Out Strong’: Dorothy Steel, Who Made Her Feature Film Debut in Black Panther, Dies at 95
The nonagenarian actress was working on the film's sequel at the time of her death.
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Colin Powell, First Black Secretary of State, Dies From COVID Complications
The retired four-star general and first African American to serve as secretary of state, served his country as a soldier and a diplomat.
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Civil Rights Activist and Historian Timuel Black Dies at 102
Black worked with many activists including Rev. Jesse Jackson and Martin Luther King Jr., who would become a close confidante.
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R&B Singer-Songwriter Andrea Martin Dies at 49
Over the course of her career, Martin penned hits for several award-winning artists such as En Vogue, Monica, Toni Braxton and Jennifer Hudson.
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Melvin Van Peebles, the Godfather of Black Film, Is Dead at 89
Disgust over the lack of realistic onscreen portrayals of Black people led Van Peebles to make movies—on his terms.
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Sarah Dash, Co-Founder of Labelle, Dead at 76
The singer, songwriter and actress died unexpectedly, only days after making a surprise onstage appearance with former bandmate Patti LaBelle.
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George Holliday, Man Who Filmed Rodney King Police Beating, Dies of COVID-19 Complications
In 1991, Holliday recorded Rodney King getting viciously beaten by four LAPD officers, opening the door for the current movement against police brutality.
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House Party and Friday Star Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson Dead at 55
The actor and comedian was best known for his scene-stealing roles in cult-favorite Black films.
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta Husband Gregg Leakes Has Died at 66
NeNe Leakes' husband Gregg succumbed to colon cancer just days after she revealed that he was 'transitioning' to the other side.