Obituaries

While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died in our Black culture. The post Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2024 appeared first on Black America Web.

Anthony "Baby Gap" Walker, a core member of famed R&B/funk group The Gap Band, passed away March 4 in an Ohio hospital.

Hydeia Broadbent, one of the most notable voices in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic, passed away on February 20.

The news was confirmed online by Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta earlier today. Reid was with the Rockets for a decade and helped the team secure their first two spots in the NBA Finals.

Carl Weathers, best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise and other roles in Predator, Action Jackson and The Mandalorian, has died at the age of 76. In a statement to Deadline, his family confirmed the news. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on […]

Urban One is saddened by the passing of Joe Madison who was the host of 'The Joe Madison Show' on WOL and WOLB...

Crime

Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett were all killed in a drone attack in Jordan. They were also Black. Here's why that matters. The post All 3 US Soldiers Killed In Jordan Drone Attack Were Black People From Georgia appeared first on NewsOne.

Following the recent celebration of MLK Day, we must sadly report the King family has experienced another loss with Dexter Scott King. The post Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Son, Has Sadly Passed Away At 62 appeared first on Black America Web.

Over 200 bodies were found in unmarked graves behind a local prison near Jackson, Mississippi. Now, community members want answers. The post Over 200 Bodies Found In Unmarked Graves Behind Jackson Jail appeared first on NewsOne.

LOS ANGELES — Following a decades-long career during which time she won numerous accolades, British actress, musician, and all-around performer Glynis Johns has died at the impressive age of 100. Born in South Africa in 1923, Johns was perhaps best known to American audiences as Winifred Banks in the 1964 Disney adaptation of “Mary Poppins.” […] The post British Actor, Performer Glynis Johns Dead at 100 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.