Obituaries
Zoleka Mandela an inspirational activist in her community has passed away in South Africa at the age of 43. Through her life she has...
While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died The post Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2023 appeared first on Black America Web.
The tragic news was confirmed Saturday (Sept 16), by Lemisha Grinstead, her sister and fellow 702 group mate.
The 5-foot-7, 140-pound unarmed 23-year-old was racially profiled in Aurora, Colorado as cops brutalized him and paramedics administered a deadly dose of a powerful anesthetic in 2020. The post Rest In Power Elijah McClain: A Complete Timeline Of Everyone Being Held Accountable In His Death appeared first on NewsOne.
Chadwick Boseman’s legacy is an important piece in both cinema and culture. Known for his powerful portrayals of historic figures, and strong heroes, he cemented his place in history with the groundbreaking role of King T’Challa in “Black Panther,” which celebrated black power and took his career to another level. His roles as Jackie Robinson […]
Barker's iconic 35-year run on "The Price is Right" made him a familiar face to generations of daytime tv fans.
Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr. have filed a lawsuit against a doctor for allegedly decapitating their baby during delivery. The post Georgia Couple File Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Baby Allegedly Decapitated During Birth appeared first on NewsOne.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state general assembly, has died at age 71. The announcement was made Monday by Oliver’s family. “She was not only a distinguished public servant but also our cherished daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and hero,” the Oliver family […]
Family has confirmed that the rising actor, best known for his role of "Fez" on the Emmy-winning series, died on Monday, July 31.
The famed life coach and motivational speaker announced the death of her youngest daughter, Nisa Vanzant, on July 30.