Obituary
Obituary
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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.
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Reggae and Dub Icon Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Dead at 85
The news of Perry’s passing was confirmed in a series of tweets from Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
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Civil Rights Legend Lucille Times, Known for Montgomery Bus Boycotts, Dies at 100
Times owned the cafè where Martin Luther King Jr. would plan the historical bus boycott, months after she physically fought with a racist bus driver.
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Former NCAA Track Star Cameron Burrell, Godson of Carl Lewis, Dead at 26
The 2018 NCAA 100-meter champion came from track and field royalty.