Celebration of Life Held for First Lady Lena Thurmond
February 29, 2024
Lena Thomas was born on July 28, 1937, to the late William and Lena Thomas in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the youngest sister and the fifth of nine children.
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Celebration of Life
Flint Mourns the Loss of Longtime City Council Member Eric Mays
February 26, 2024
Eric Mays, a dedicated city council member renowned for his activism during the infamous Flint, Michigan, water crisis and a history of disruptive behavior at public meetings, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 65. City officials made the announcement, but they did not disclose the cause of the death.
Stan Johnson, Beloved Dorsey Track and Field Coach, Passes Away
January 18, 2024
Stan Johnson, a beloved figure in the Dorsey High School track and field community and the father of current Dorsey Head Football Coach Stafon Johnson, passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 63 years old.
Bobbie Jean Anderson – Social Justice Warrior Dedicated to Uplifting the Community
January 11, 2024
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
Celebration of Life Set for Dr. Russell T. Jackson
January 11, 2024
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., Passes Away at 81
January 11, 2024
Isadore Hall, Jr., the father of transitioned on December 28, 2023. He was 81 years old.
Pasadena Businessman and News Publisher Joe C. Hopkins Remembered for His Courage and Leadership
November 9, 2023
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.
Community Mourns Passing of Lenon ‘Lenny’ Terrell
November 9, 2023
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
In Memoriam – Mike Watanabe, AADAP’s Founding Leader and President Emeritus
November 9, 2023
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 – April 1, 1929 to October 19, 2023
November 2, 2023
Myrtle Hill, the first Black female bail bondsperson in Los Angeles, passed away on October 19. She was 94 years old.
Richard Roundtree, Star of “Shaft,” Dies at 81
October 25, 2023
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.
Zoleka Mandela, Cancer Awareness and Road Safety Advocate, Dies at 43
October 5, 2023
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.
The Life and Legacy of Woodrow Charles Ladner
September 21, 2023
Woodrow Charles Ladner passed away on September 12, 2023.
In Loving Memory of Christiana Dolor
September 21, 2023
Christiana Dolor passed away on August 19, 2023, after being blessed with a long and beautiful life.
Benjamin Payne Blakely – Rest In Peace
September 21, 2023
Benjamin Payne Blakley passed away on August 29, 2023.