Florida Star and Georgia Star Publisher Clara McLaughlin Dies
October 7, 2021
Clara McLaughlin, the famous author, and publisher of The Florida Star and The Georgia Star in Jacksonville, Florida, has died.
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Celebration of Life
Melvin Van Peebles — the “godfather of modern black cinema” left his cinematic immortal mark
October 7, 2021
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.
Celebration of Life: Helen Jean Henson
September 30, 2021
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.
Illinois Bloomington Illinois State University Police: Body in river was missing Illinois State student
September 23, 2021
A body discovered in a river nearly three weeks ago has been confirmed as a graduate student missing from Illinois State University, authorities said Thursday.
Celebration of Life: Earl L. Bakewell
September 23, 2021
Earl L. Bakewell was welcomed to the world and his family July 26, 1930 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away of natural causes on Tuesday September 22, 2020. In May of 2020. Earl unfortunately contracted Covid 19 while being a long term resident of an Orange County nursing home, and was never able to fully return to normal health.
Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black cinema, Dies at 89
September 22, 2021
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking filmmaker, playwright and musician whose work ushered in the “blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s and influenced filmmakers long after, has died. He was 89.
Sarah Dash who sang on ‘Lady Marmalade’ with Labelle, dies
September 21, 2021
Singer Sarah Dash, who co-founded the all-female group Labelle — best known for the raucous 1974 hit “Lady Marmalade” — has died. She was 76.
Patti Labelle and Nona Hendryx completed the trio. They announced Dash’s death Monday on social media. No cause of death was disclosed.
Waters Statement on the Passing of Archbishop Carl Bean
September 16, 2021
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement on the passing of Archbishop Carl Bean.
“Archbishop Carl Bean was not only a talented artist, devoted religious leader, and community organizer; he was my dear friend and an outstanding person. He was someone who worked every single day to make this world a better place. His role in awakening America to the AIDS pandemic cannot be overlooked or overstated.
Celebration of Life: Jacqueline Louisa Frank
September 16, 2021
Jacqueline “Jackie” was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She was born August 17, 1949 to Victor L. Mike and Marietta Mike. Jackie was educated in Los Angeles school system and graduated from Thomas Jefferson high.
Michael K. Williams (1966-2021) Rest in Power
September 9, 2021
“Our family has been shaken to the core of the loss of our Mike. Thank you to everyone who contacted us, flooded us with love, and more importantly, prayers. I will miss my brother, my best friend and birthday partner in this realm, but I know he will continue to watch over me and our family in heaven as he did on earth,” Michelle Chambers, Williams’ sister, said in a statement.
Archbishop Carl Bean Passes, Services Announced
September 7, 2021
Funeral Services will be held at Unity Fellowship Church on Saturday September 18, 2021. Archbishop Carl Bean, a pioneering AIDS activist, trailblazer in the LGBTQ Church movement, and international advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer persons, passed away on September 7. He was 77-years-old. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 18, at McCarty Memorial Christian Church, 4103 W. Adams Blvd. in the West Adams district of Los Angeles. The Rev. Edward Anderson is the host pastor. Social distancing protocols will be followed and masks will be required. Parking is limited. Ridesharing and public transportation are encouraged.
2010 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Sam “Bam” Cunningham Passes Away
September 7, 2021
Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred at fullback for Southern California from 1970-72, passed away Sept. 7 in Inglewood, California. He was 71. “Sam Cunningham left a huge impact both on and off the field and not just at USC but nationwide,” said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. “From leading the Trojans to a national title to helping inspire the integration of southern football, Sam’s legacy will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” “Sam was the most gifted fullback I’ve ever known in terms of his speed, in
Actor Michael K. Williams, Omar on ‘The Wire,’ dead at 54
September 6, 2021
Actor Michael K. Williams, who as the rogue robber of drug dealers Omar Little on “The Wire” created one of the most popular characters in television in recent decades, died Monday.
Williams was found dead Monday afternoon in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment, New York City police said. He was 54.
Husband of ‘Real Housewives’ star NeNe Leakes dies at 66
September 2, 2021
Gregg Leakes, the husband of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes, has died. He was 66.
Helen Williams-The passing of a 104-year-old Wonder
September 2, 2021
Helen Beatrice Cox Williams was born on May 1,1917 was called home after 104 years on July 31, 2021. Born in Sailes, a small settlement just outside of Gibsland, Louisiana. Her parents, William Chet Cox and Gertrude Eva Cathcart Cox, raised Helen and her seven brothers and sisters – Susie, John Preston, Jewel, Doretha, Arthur Milton, Lorene and William Allen – on the family farm. They made sure she established a relationship with God at a young age through Jerusalem Old Sparta Baptist Church. Her early education took place in the one room schoolhouse at Saint Rest Baptist Church and she