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Rep. Sewell Announces Celebration of Life for Mother, 81
The Birmingham Times Rep. Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) on Monday announced details for the Celebration of Life Services for her mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell, who passed away at the age of 81 on June 10 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. “My brother and I were blessed to have an amazing mother who
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Greg Tate, Revered Culture Critic & Musician, Dead at 64
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Nisha Sondhe According to a spokesperson for his publisher, Duke University Press, Greg Tate, an American music/culture writer and musician, has died.  He passed away at the age of 64. However, no official cause of death has been reported by his
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Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Kay Slay Dies Of COVID-19 At 55
He hosted “The Drama Hour” on New York radio station HOT 97 for more than two decades.
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Why Democrats like Representative Doris Matsui should Support Statehood for Puerto Rico — The Sacramento Observer
OPINION - While there are many issues Congress must face this year as our country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that our elected officials do not let these urgent matters distract from other issues that are important. One of these issues is respecting the will of
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Highly Regarded Businessman Transitions - Garland Journal
Devoyd Jennings was a champion of Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs By AmoreTexas Metro News When there were discussions about business and the Black communities of Tarrant County, Devoyd Jennings, President
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Black Greekdom Mourns The Passing of Omega Psi Phi Civil Rights Activist Vernon Jordan - Watch The Yard
The Black fraternity and sorority community is currently mourning the death of civil rights activist and Omega Phi Phi Fraternity, Inc. brother Vernon Jordan. According to CNBC, Jordan died Monday evening at the age of 85. “Vernon E. Jordan Jr. passed away peacefully last evening surrounded by
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Black Greekdom Mourns The Death of Delta Sigma Theta’s National President Cheryl A. Hickmon
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Cheryl A. Hickmon, the current National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who died Thursday morning. Hickmon was a 1982 initiate of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at South Carolina State University where she also received
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IN MEMORIAM: Rev. Dr. Robert Lacy, Founder of St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church, Dies at 88 | BlackPressUSA
POST NEWS GROUP — Dr. Lacy had accepted his calling to preach at 11 years old.  Beginning in 1951, he would serve faithfully for 23 years as an ordained deacon at St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoring of the late Dr. C.J. Anderson. In February of 1975, Dr. Lacy founded St. Andrew
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Traci Braxton Dies of Cancer at 50 Years of Age
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Theo Wargo Traci Braxton, a musician who appeared with her family on the reality program 'Braxton Family Values,' died on March 12 at the age of 50. 'Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of revolutionary Jonas Gwangwa
President Ramaphosa expressed his deep sadness at the passing of the cultural icon Jonas Gwangwa at the age of 83 on 23 January 2021.
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Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Celebration of Life for Deepak Samtani
A Celebration of Life for Deepak Samtani, 1971 to 2021, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) at Van Orsdel Funeral & Cremation Services, 3333 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137. 
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Beloved Local Educator Frank Withrow Remembered — The Sacramento Observer
His life was driven by education and pride and he joyfully brought thousands of students along for the ride. Retired teacher and school administrator Frank Withrow died August 7. He turned 74 last month. Although his body was wracked with cancer, Withrow kept a positive attitude to the very
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RIP Dr Sindi Van Zyl: South Africa lost 'such a great Queen'
Physician and Radio DJ, Dr Sindi Van Zyl, passed away on Satuday, 10 April 2021 at the age of 45, after battling COVID-19 for two months.
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OBITUARY: Prima Ballerina NaTalia Johnson, 37 - The Sacramento Observer
By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff Writer Just as important as the plies and arabesques she lovingly taught them, was instilling in Black children the pride of knowing that […] The post OBITUARY: Prima Ballerina NaTalia Johnson, 37 appeared first on The Sacramento Observer.
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As Stimulus Checks Go Out, Beware Scammers, Says FTC — The Sacramento Observer
New rounds of COVID-19 stimulus checks are either incoming or have already reached the pockets of eligible Californians - either through the federal American Rescue Plan or the Golden State Stimulus. With the cash coming in, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning the general public
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Actor Yaphet Kotto Of ‘Live And Let Die’ And ‘Alien’ Dies At Age 81
Associated Press Yaphet Kotto, who played supervillain Mr. Big in “Live and Let Die” and starred in “Alien,” has died at the age of 81. Kotto’s wife, Tessie Sinahon, posted on Facebook that the actor died on Monday. “I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my husband Yaphet of 24
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‘60s Icon Ronnie Spector, Who Sang ‘Be My Baby,’ Dies At 78
She was the leader of the 1960s girl group the Ronettes, which would eventually be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Lulamae Clemons, leader in Riverside’s African American community, dies at 105
… rights leader in Riverside’s African American community, has died. She was … for equal housing rights for African Americans. “There is still work to … was recognized by the Riverside African American Historical Society for her decades …
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Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77 — The Sacramento Observer
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with a Chicago Bears teammate with cancer, has died. He was 77. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field
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A ‘Hero’s Farewell’ as Civil Rights Icon John Lewis is honored at Capitol Rotunda
MSN News WASHINGTON – As he prepared for the invocation for Lewis’ service, Grainger Browning Jr. wanted to highlight Rep. John Lewis’ humble beginnings and his life’s work on voting rights. “His heart and passion was making sure we had the right to vote,” said Browning, pastor of the Ebenezer
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Three African Americans Step Into Top California Leadership Roles - African American News Today - EIN News
appointments of two African Americans who have already final Senate approval. African American legislators and activists say promised more inclusion of African Americans and other ethnic Santa Clara County, another African American, Rick Callender, assumed
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Florida’s First Black State-Level Supreme Court Justice Passes Away at 88
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Veteran 'Generations' actor Menzi Ngubane dies aged 56
Menzi Ngubane passed away on 13 March 2021. The veteran actor was known for long-running roles on Generations, Yizo-Yizo and Isibaya.
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Chucky Thompson, of Bad Boy Ent’s ‘Hitmen’ Production Squad Dies at 53
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Will Make Beats For Food One of the most prolific providers of sonic backdrops in the worlds of classic hip-hop and R&B has passed away, according to Revolt TV. Record producer Chucky Thompson (pictured), died 'tragically' on Monday (August 9), Revolt
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Singer Bishop Rance Allen Dies At 71, Kirk Franklin And Gospel Community Mourn
Vibe Gospel legend Bishop Rance Allen has died at the age of 71. The minister of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) passed away on Saturday morning at a midwestern care facility. 'While recovering from a medical procedure at Heartland ProMedica [in Sylvania, OH], Bishop Rance Allen passed away
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Atlanta News Anchor Jovita Moore Has Passed Away • EBONY
Jovita Moore, a longtime news broadcaster in Atlanta, passed away on Thursday night after a months-long battle with brain cancer, CNN reported. She was 53. WBS-TV confirmed her passing in a statement 'Jovita died overnight, seven months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain
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R.I.P. to Melvin Van Peebles, the Pioneer of Black Indie Filmmakers
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Maury Phillips/WireImage This past week, the lone trailblazing figure and originator of black independent cinema passed away in New York City, New York.  Melvin Van Peebles (pictured) was a Black American actor, filmmaker, playwright, novelist, and composer. He
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Irene West, First Black Teacher in Elk Grove Passes - The Sacramento Observer
By Genoa Barrow | Observer Senior Staff Writer Irene B. West was of a different era. One where women, especially Black women, weren’t largely seen and heard beyond what was […] The post Irene West, First Black Teacher in Elk Grove Passes appeared first on The Sacramento Observer
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Hall of Fame outfielder, speedster Brock dies at age 81 — The Sacramento Observer
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Lou Brock, one of baseball’s signature leadoff hitters and base stealers who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series in the 1960s, has died. He was 81. Dick Zitzmann, Brock’s longtime agent and friend, confirmed Brock’s death Sunday, but
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