Obituaries
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
The gospel music world mourns the loss of longtime Mississippi Mass Choir member "Mama" Mosie Burks, who recently passed at the age of 92.
Esaw Snipes-Garner became a community activist after her husband, Eric Garner, was killed in an act of police violence.
Dr. Bessie Nelson, beloved mother of gospel singers Jonathan and Jason Nelson, has passed away. The family asks for prayers and privacy during this time.
Kultida Woods, mother of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, has died at the age of 80, according to Tiger himself. He announced the news via a statement on his X account. Tiger described his mother as “biggest fan” and “greatest supporter” in his heartfelt message about Kultida’s passing: “My Mom was a force of nature all […]
Abraham "Mr. CIAA" Mitchell, an HBCU sports legend who attended the CIAA basketball tournament for decades wearing suits with teams' colors, reportedly died.
Britt Allcroft, Creator of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, Passes Away at 81 Britt Allcroft, the visionary creator of the beloved children’s series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, has passed away at the age of 81. A statement from her family announced her passing and requested privacy as they mourn her loss. Allcroft, originally […]
Six hundred teddy bears, each labeled with a child’s name, were laid across the National Mall, symbolizing the innocent lives lost. After the ceremony...
We didn't have social media in 1985 when We Are the World premiered. But had radio 12" recordings, and music by artists who were celebrities because of their art, not their bedroom antics.
Ethel Kennedy, Widow Of Robert F Kennedy, Dies At 96 Ethel Kennedy has passed away on Thursday, October 10th at age 96. Born on April 11, 1928, Ethel Skakel Kennedy dedicated her life to social activism and public service, embodying the spirit of resilience and compassion. Her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy in 1950 marked […]
Cissy Houston, GRAMMY-winning soul/gospel singer and mother to pop icon Whitney Houston, passed away Oct. 7 at the age of 91.
John Amos' gave us, in the character of James Evans, Sr., one of the most realistic portrayals of Black fatherhood in America that made us feel safe and protected.
