There is no doubt Michael Ajakwe Jr. was a man with a plan. No achievement was more stellar for the Emmy Award winning writer than founding the first Web Series Festival EVER, LAWEBFEST. ... read more »

Earlier this year, America’s medical community, particularly those in the area of obstetrics and gynecology, mourned the death of one of their own, Dr. Ezra C. Davidson. ... read more »

Friday, June 15 the funeral for Orsie Carter, William Carter and Phillip White will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Inglewood Cemetery at Galleria Chapel on Florence Ave. The burial will take place immediately after the service. Phillip White will be buried at Holy Cross on Slauson Ave in Culver City. The public may send flowers on Thursday (June 14) after 12 p.m. Donations can be sent to 5236 Sanchez Dr., Los Angeles, CA. No pictures before funeral, only at repass. ... read more »

Alice Holmes former Director of Special Projects and Scheduling  for former Congresswoman Diane E. Watson passed last week in Las Vegas after a lengthy illness. Services pending. ... read more »

The Nation of Islam, with deep sadness, announces the passing of Brother Louis Farrakhan, Jr., the eldest son of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Mother Khadijah Farrakhan ... read more »

He is survived by his three daughters Pearl Baker (William), Martha Sherrard (Fredric), daughter-in-law Sylvia Dale Cochran, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and an extended family of many.  ... read more »

Bennie Cunningham, a versatile tight end who starred at Clemson and won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 63. ... read more »

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 »

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

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 »

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

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

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

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 »