Remembering Ananda Lewis, Beloved MTV VJ, a Light, a Voice, & a Warrior
Her life and legacy will never be forgotten! Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, television host, carpenter, and fierce advocate for Black women’s wellness, has passed away at the age of 52 after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer, People reports. Her sister, Lakshmi, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post […]
Sly Stone, Funk Pioneer of ‘Sly &The Family Stone,’ Has Joined the Ancestors
He made the dash count! Sly Stone, the electric genius behind one of music’s most revolutionary bands, has passed away at the age of 82, NPR reports. Known for changing the sound, and soul, of American music, the frontman of Sly & the Family Stone died on Monday, June 9th, in Los Angeles after battling […]
Urania Wilson, Mother of Caleb Wilson, Honors Late Son as She Earns Her Degree at Southern University
Sending a big congratulations and all the love to Urania Wilson, the mother of the late Caleb Wilson, who earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University over the weekend. Urania and her son Caleb had been working toward their degrees at Southern together. Caleb, a 20-year-old junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, tragically […]
Alexis M. Herman, First African American U.S. Secretary of Labor, Has Joined the Ancestors
The nation is mourning the loss of a pioneering leader. Alexis Herman, who made history as the first African American to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, has passed away. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Herman’s journey was rooted in a deep commitment to civil rights and economic empowerment, the Alabama Business Hall of […]
Chadwick Boseman Bust Unveiled at Dedication of Fine Arts Center Renaming in Hometown of South Carolina
The King has now returned home! In a moving celebration of legacy, artistry, and hometown pride, the Southwood Academy of Performing Arts Center in Anderson County, South Carolina, has been officially renamed the Chadwick Boseman Fine Arts Center, according to Greenwood Online. The renaming ceremony, held this past March, paid tribute to the late actor’s roots and his […]
Houston Renames Airport Terminal in Honor of the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The late Congresswoman is taking flight! The late U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a political powerhouse who served Houston’s 18th Congressional District for over three decades, will have her name forever etched into the city’s landscape. On Wednesday, the Houston City Council overwhelmingly approved a proposal to rename Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport in […]
Remembering Beloved Former Houston Mayor & Congressman, Sylvester Turner
He did well and now he can take his rest! The city of Houston gathered recently to bid a heartfelt farewell to Sylvester Turner, the beloved former mayor and congressman whose life and legacy helped shaped the city, KHOU 11 News reports. The homegoing service was held at The Church Without Walls capping off a […]
Lauryn Hill & Stevie Wonder Honor Roberta Flack in a Surprise Musical Tribute
It was a homegoing service fit for a Queen! Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist who defined generations with her deeply soulful and genre-blurring music, was remembered in a heartfelt musical homegoing service at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, AP News reports. The public ceremony, titled “Celebration of Life,” was a powerful […]
Roy Ayers, Legendary Jazz-Funk Pioneer & Godfather of Neo-Soul, Has Joined the Ancestors
He’s gone into the sunshine! Roy Ayers, the iconic vibraphonist, composer, and jazz-funk innovator, has passed away at the age of 84, NPR reports. Best known for his timeless classic “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” Ayers’ influence spans decades, shaping the sound of R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul. His music, filled with warmth and groove, has been […]
Remembering Legendary Soul Singer & Hip Hop Pioneer Angie Stone
She is already sorely missed! The world is mourning the heartbreaking loss of legendary soul singer and hip-hop trailblazer Angie Stone. The beloved artist passed away suddenly on Saturday morning in a tragic car accident in Montgomery, Alabama, at the age of 63, NPR reports. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anthony […]