Politicians and public figures on Monday recalled Meek’s pioneering career, with many noting her devotion to working class families in her Miami district as well as her powerful oratory, in an outpouring of support after her death at 95 years old after a long illness.
Curley Culp, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win their first Super Bowl during a 14-year NFL career, died Saturday of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 75.
Culp announced this month that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. His wife, Collette Bloom Culp, announced “on behalf of our family and with a broken heart” the five-time All-Pro’s death.
Ernest Roberts, the first PVJOBS Executive Director who spent two decades in this role to help transform lives through groundbreaking job programs for the at-risk community, passed away on November 17 following a long illness.
Lois Nelson Andrews, a New Orleans cultural icon who led countless processions as grand marshal of jazz funerals and second-line parades, has died. She was 69.
Dr. James Vernon Brown of Inglewood passed away on October 15 at the age of 74. James played a leading role in developing shopping centers in L.A.’s Crenshaw and Vermont-Slauson districts and aided the small business community in Inglewood.
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the sudden transition of Ruth Jean Davis on October 17, 2021.
Lenora Dale Robinson, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, passed away on October 25
Ronnie Wilson, multi-instrumentalist and founder of the popular R&B and funk group The Gap Band, has died. He was 73.
Alvin Atwood Watkins, Jr., a life-long resident of Los Angeles, California, was born March 7, 1939, and closed his eyes to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021,
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Annie Woods Juarez recently celebrated her 108th birthday and her relatives came together to pay tribute to the family matriarch as well as marvel at how her positive attitude has contributed to her long and productive life.
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday.
Clara McLaughlin, the famous author, and publisher of The Florida Star and The Georgia Star in Jacksonville, Florida, has died.
Melvin Van Peebles, the pioneering African-American filmmaker who is best known for his films “Watermelon Man” and “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song,” transitioned on September 21, 2021, at his home in Manhattan. He was 89 years old.
It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Jean Henson announce her passing on Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Lynwood, California at the age of 91.