Obituaries
Ron Kenoly, the powerhouse gospel singer and worship leader whose vibrant anthems like “Ancient of Days” and “Jesus Is Alive” became Sunday morning staples for Black churches and congregations worldwide, died Feb. 3. He was 81. His death was confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, who described Kenoly not as an entertainer, but […]
Legendary musician LaMonte McLemore, co-founder of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90 after a life filled with artistic achievements and cultural impact.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]
Claudette Colvin was known for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus nine months before Rosa Parks.
Gospel legend Richard Smallwood, 8-time Grammy nominee, dies at 77 after kidney failure. Pioneered contemporary gospel sound.
Cavin Yarbrough, one-half of R&B duo Yarbrough & Peoples, known for hits like 'Don’t Stop The Music, died on June 19 from heart disease.
Esaw Snipes-Garner became a community activist after her husband, Eric Garner, was killed in an act of police violence.
Dr. Bessie Nelson, beloved mother of gospel singers Jonathan and Jason Nelson, has passed away. The family asks for prayers and privacy during this time.
Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel died Monday at 94. He leaves behind a legacy of working to change the lives of Black people in America.
Jackson, Mississippi – March 26, 2025 – It is with heavy hearts and treasured memories to announce the passing of Huey P. Williams, the beloved lead singer of the legendary Gospel group, the Jackson Southernaires. He died peacefully at his home in Smithdale, MS on Monday, March 24, 2025. Huey came from great music stock. He […]
D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer.
Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Arakawa, And Dog Found Dead in Their New Mexico Home Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were tragically found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on Wednesday, alongside their dog. Hackman was 95 years old, while Arakawa was 63. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed […]