Bobbie Jean intellect and tenaciousness influenced many elected officials to collaborate with her on initiatives to aid disenfranchised groups of people. Her career is full of courageous actions she undertook on behalf of her community
Dr. Russell T. Jackson, a noted physician at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center for many years, made his transition to his heavenly home on Christmas Day, 2023.
Isadore Hall, Jr., the father of transitioned on December 28, 2023. He was 81 years old.
Last week, the Pasadena community lost a towering symbol of leadership and courage, Joe C. Hopkins. A lawyer, activist, publisher, husband and father, Hopkins passed away on Oct. 31 after decades of dedicated service to the community.
Heaven has summoned our dear beloved brother and true friend – a person all would be blessed to have known! Lenny Terrell – beloved brother, friend, and confidant – was a shining light for so many people, as he was quite creative and always looking for ways to make life better for all he knew. The Terrell’s II Barber Shop and Beauty Salon in Inglewood was much more than a place to get a haircut or a hairstyle. In fact, it was a place made comfortable for the discussion of a variety of topics from politics to religion and
Mike Watanabe, the founding leader and president of the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, leaving a profound and enduring legacy that impacted the greater Los Angeles community. According to a spokesperson, “Mike’s legacy extends beyond mere statistics. He nurtured AADAP into a place of healing and growth, a safe haven for those in need. Mike exemplified the values of advocating for what is right and serving the community unwaveringly.” A native of Pa’auilo, Hawaii, Mike was born on August 23, 1946. He served in the miliary during the Vietnam era and then enrolled at
Myrtle Hill, the first Black female bail bondsperson in Los Angeles, passed away on October 19. She was 94 years old.
Richard Roundtree, the actor known and loved for his iconic portrayal of the first Black action hero, John Shaft, died on Tuesday at his Los Angeles home surrounded by his family. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed his death and said the cause was pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis Roundtree received two months ago. He was 81.
According to a family spokesperson, Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of South Africa’s inaugural democratically elected President and global icon Nelson Mandela, succumbed to cancer at the age of 43.
Woodrow Charles Ladner passed away on September 12, 2023.
Christiana Dolor passed away on August 19, 2023, after being blessed with a long and beautiful life.
Benjamin Payne Blakley passed away on August 29, 2023.
Elton Lloyd Agnew, age 64, and the beloved baby brother of the Rev. Joyce Randall, quietly passed away on Wednesday, August 16.
Alyce Joe Crump passed away on August 25, closing out a lifetime of Christian service to the African Methodist Episcopal Church. A fourth generation AME member, Alyce was also the proprietor of Vernon Escrow in Los Angeles for 40 years.
Mary Watkins was recently laid to rest in a beautiful ceremony at the Inglewood Park Cemetery and Mortuary surrounded by hundreds of families, friends, and admirers.