Celebration of Life

Pioneering Black choreographer, director Donald McKayle dies

April 19, 2018

Donald McKayle, a modern dancer and choreographer who brought the black experience in America to the Broadway stage in musicals such as ``Raisin'' and ``Sophisticated Ladies,'' has died. He was 87. ... read more »

Happy Birthday!! Ms. Nola M. Carter!!!

April 12, 2018

Joyfully celebrating 100 years of righteous living, openly loving all and graciously giving ... read more »

Linda Brown, the central figure of the Brown v. Board of Education case, dies at age 76

March 27, 2018

As a girl in Kansas, Linda Brown's father tried to enroll her in an all-white school in Topeka. He and several black families were turned away, sparking the Brown v. Board of Education case that challenged segregation in public schools. ... read more »

Celebration of Life: Bettye Lou Smith Holliday

March 22, 2018

Bettye was an educator in the Compton Unified School District and in the Pasadena Unified School District. ... read more »

Singer Abraham McDonald Passes

March 15, 2018

On Saturday, March 10, the family of Abraham McDonald announced the death of the singer on social media. ... read more »

‘Flava in Ya Ear’ rapper Craig Mack dies in South Carolina

March 15, 2018

Former rapper Craig Mack, best known for the platinum 1994 hit “Flava in Ya Ear” has died in South Carolina. ... read more »

The Black Press Remembers Lerone Bennett Jr.

March 1, 2018

The Black Press Remembers “Before the Mayflower” Author, Freedom Fighting Journalist Lerone Bennett Jr. ... read more »

Lois Catherine Banks Richard

February 22, 2018

Throughout her life, Lois was known for her brilliant mind, excellent writing skills and her commitment to serving under-represented children and communities. ... read more »

Celebration of Life -Sister June Elizabeth Johnson

February 8, 2018

June Elizabeth Heard ... read more »

Celebration of Life: Sister June Elizabeth Johnson

February 8, 2018

Celebration of Life: Sister June Elizabeth Johnson ... read more »

{Celebration of Life} Sarah B. Banks

February 1, 2018

with her beloved husband Ozabe Banks Sr. Together at Last "Hail to the Queen Rest in Peace. ... read more »

{Celebration of Life} Floraline Ingram Stevens,Ed.d.,

February 1, 2018

Floraline Ingram Stevens,Ed.d., (age 83), passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2018 ... read more »

{Celebration of Life} Audrey Millicent Clarke

February 1, 2018

CLARKE, Audrey Millicent July 18, 1936 – January 12, 2018. Audrey Millicent Clarke, Ed.D., ... read more »

Eunice Pye Succumbs at 85

January 25, 2018

Los Angeles resident Eunice Pye passed away Jan. 4, following a brief illness. She was 84-years-old. Eunice, who was the wife of Sentinel Sports Editor Emeritus Brad Pye Jr., was admired by many for her beautiful spirit and passionate approach to life. ... read more »

Author, activist Jewish convert Julius Lester dies at 78

January 25, 2018

Julius Lester, an author, musician, civil rights activist and university professor who made a late-life conversion to Judaism, has died. He was 78. ... read more »

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