Obituaries
The deaths of these notable Black folks particularly resonated across an entire diaspora. The post Year In Review: Notable Black People Whose Deaths Sent Shockwaves Through 2023 appeared first on NewsOne.
The Dallas civil servant left a legacy of securing overturned wrongful convictions. The post Craig Watkins, Texas’ First Black District Attorney Who Worked To Overturn Wrongful Convictions, Dies At 56 appeared first on NewsOne.
She famously called out textbook publisher for referring to slaves as “workers.” The post Dr. Roni Dean-Burren, Texas Mom Who Called Out Textbook For Lying About Slavery, Dies At 46 appeared first on NewsOne.
Robert Wayne Lee aka Boobac Shakur, who devoted his life to protecting children, was shot and killed in Pontiac, Michigan, after confronting a suspected child predator. The post ‘Boobac Shakur,’ Who Was Known For Exposing Alleged Child Predators Online, Killed After Confronting Teen appeared first on NewsOne.
An autopsy report released more than six months after rapper Lola "Gangsta Boo" Mitchell was found dead in Memphis confirmed the Three 6 Mafia affiliate died of an accidental drug overdose. The post How Did Gangsta Boo Die? Accidental Drug Overdose Confirmed By Autopsy Report appeared first on NewsOne.
People are paying homage to the economist and Howard University professor who died at 68. The post RIP William Spriggs: Tributes Pour In For Chief AFL-CIO Economist And Noted Howard University Professor appeared first on NewsOne.
Jacky Oh, the longtime partner of popular YouTube personality, actor and comedian DC Young Fly, has died, according to reports. She was 32 years old. The post Jacky Oh, Mother Of DC Young Fly’s Children, Dies Following Plastic Surgery: Report appeared first on NewsOne.
The cinematographer and director was the first Black woman To write and produce a full-length independent film. The post Jessie Maple, 1st Black Woman To Write And Produce Full-Length Independent Film, Dies appeared first on NewsOne.
The steady stream of tributes to Harry Belafonte underscores the indelible impact his life had on not just Black people but also the world. The post Tributes Pour In For Harry Belafonte After Legendary Actor And Activist Dies At 96 appeared first on NewsOne.
We are sad to report that actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96, according to the New York Times. The post Actor, Activist And Legendary Singer Harry Belafonte Dies At 96 appeared first on NewsOne.
The lawyer, author and TransAfrica founder was an anti-apartheid icon. The post Tributes Pour In For Randall Robinson After Anti-Apartheid Icon And TransAfrica Founder Dies At 81 appeared first on NewsOne.
A shroud of sorrow is cloaked over the shoulders of Black Twitter, which is mourning the death of soul singer Bobby Caldwell. The post Black Twitter Mourns Bobby Caldwell After Soul Singer Dies At 71 appeared first on NewsOne.