Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet, Professor, & Black Arts Movement Pioneer, Has Joined the Ancestors
What a life well lived! Nikki Giovanni, a beloved poet, professor, and Black Arts Movement pioneer, has joined the ancestors, AP News reports. “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” said Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, in a statement on behalf of the family. She was […]
Pioneering Dance Legend Judith Jamison, Has Joined the Ancestors
She leaves behind a legacy for the ages. Judith Jamison, a legendary dancer and artistic director whose grace and power illuminated stages worldwide, passed away on Saturday, November 9th, at the age of 81, NPR reports. A towering figure in American dance, Jamison’s contributions to the art form spanned decades. Her death marks the loss […]
91-Year-Old Entertainment Icon Quincy Jones Has Joined the Ancestors
A life well lived! Quincy Delight Jones Jr., the legendary musical composer, producer, and filmmaker, has joined the ancestors at 91 years old, AP News reports. Born in Chicago in 1933 to humble beginnings, his early childhood was marked by his mom’s mental health struggles, a young Quincy coping by joining gangs and spending his […]
Toni Vaz, Actor & Creator of the NAACP Image Awards, Has Joined the Ancestors
She was one of the first Black stuntwomen! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Toni Vaz, a pioneering actress and creator of the NAACP Image Awards, has joined the ancestors. A pioneering actress and one of the first Black stuntwomen, Vaz was one of the little-known architects of Black Hollywood. The daughter of Bajan immigrants, Vaz […]
Otis Redding Honored Posthumously With Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It’s been almost six decades since his untimely passing! Soul singer Otis Redding was honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Black Enterprise reports. Credited as the voice of soul music, Redding passed away tragically in a plane crash at the age of 26 in 1967. In his short six-year music […]
Remembering Cissy Houston, Grammy Award-Winning Gospel Singer and Mother Of Late Icon Whitney Houston
Cissy Houston, two-time Grammy winner, legendary singer, and beloved mother of the late Whitney Houston, has passed away at the age of 91, as reported by CBS News. Her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston, shared that Cissy passed peacefully in her New Jersey home on Monday morning, surrounded by loved ones, after being in hospice care for […]
Remembering Legendary Actor John Amos
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of the beloved actor John Amos, best known for his iconic roles in “Good Times” and “Roots,” Variety reports. He was 84 years old. His son, K.C. Amos, announced that he passed away of natural causes on August 21 in Los Angeles, California. “It […]
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Has Joined The Ancestors
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, known for his towering presence both on and off the court, has passed away at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA announced Monday. Throughout his 18-year career, Mutombo played for six NBA teams over 18 seasons, earning eight All-Star selections and becoming a shot-blocking legend, famous […]
Remembering Beloved Actor James Earl Jones
He will be deeply missed! According to NBC News, the legendary James Earl Jones, whose career spanned more than seven decades on stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 93. A beloved figure in the Black community, James Earl Jones was known for his iconic voice and memorable roles, including King Jaffe Joffer […]
Michelle Obama Shares Heartwarming Post On What Would’ve Been Her Mother’s 87th Birthday
In a heartwarming tribute on social media, former First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her mother, Marian Robinson, on what would have been her 87th birthday. Michelle reminisced about their humble beginnings in a two-bedroom apartment and DIY hair sessions with an oven and hot comb. Despite these modest circumstances, Michelle’s favorite quality of her mother, […]