Maurice Hines, a Broadway legend best known for performing alongside younger brother Gregory, died Friday at the age of 80.
While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died
Veteran and beloved actor André Braugher, famous for roles in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' has sadly passed away.
Ellen Holly, whose role on ABC’s hit soap opera One Life To Live made her the first Black actor to lead a daytime TV show, has died at the age of 92. Holly’s rep confirmed to NBC News that she passed away on Wednesday (Dec. 6) at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDj_b69h82Y&pp=ygUbY2FybGEgZ3JheSBvbmUgbGlmZSB0byBsaXZl Holly was […]
Norman Lear, the writer-producer-developer behind "All In The Family," "Sanford and Son" and more, died of natural causes on Dec. 5.
Simply put, the culture lost a giant in Richard Roundtree. The legendary movie and television star’s contributions to Black entertainment will never be forgotten. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we remember him as a trailblazer who truly broke barriers for many generations of Black actors on screen. While his credits spanned over […]
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 […]
Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown has passed away. He was 87.
Harry Belafonte, a barrier-breaking entertainer and a powerful pillar in the fight for civil rights, has joined the ancestors. Longtime spokesman Ken Sunshine confirmed to the New York Times that Belafonte died in his Manhattan home on Tuesday morning (April 25) of congestive heart failure. He was 96.
Rickey Smiley Reveals Details Of "Standing Ovation" For His Late Son, Brandon
Brandon's passing was confirmed by Rickey on his official Instagram account. No word on the cause of death at this time.
The Lemons' family confirmed his passing on his official Instagram page with a statement, asking to keep his wife, Tiunna, family, and Higher Calling lifted in prayer