Dr. Willie Morrow, publisher emeritus of the San Diego Monitor and creator of one of the most well-known symbols of Black pride, the Afro Pick, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 22.
On January 17, 1942, Bernice Mitchell was born to Louie Bell and Daisy Lee (nee Smith) Mitchell in Rosston, Arkansas. She often talked of her mother’s kind and sweet disposition and her love of shopping—a hobby she inherited. She frequently bragged about how her father, who spent lots of time hunting and fishing, loved her cooking.
Nation of Islam Captain Emeritus Shaheed Muhammad stood tall and strong at 6’7” in his life, which he dedicated to helping the Black man and woman of America. He passed away on May 20, and at his Muslim funeral service or janazah, many of the very men he sacrificed his life for stood just as tall for him during a special prayer service.
Raymond Charles Reed, a successful Beverly Hills entertainment attorney and film producer, passed away on February 15, in Los Angeles.
While in Los Angeles, Derf’s musical endeavors continued to soar. He performed throughout Europe with jazz musician Eddie Harris. He toured around Canada with rock musician Burton Cummings. His command of his craft took him to South Africa’s Joy of Jazz Festival playing alongside jazz singer Dwight Trible.
Linda Jefferson, senior vice president of Group Media Services for Burrell Communications Group, passed away suddenly last week after a short illness.
Last Saturday afternoon, the citizens of Buffalo, New York had no idea that a shooter wearing military fatigues, body armor, and a tactical helmet would intentionally walk into Tops supermarket and randomly aim a Bushmaster XM-15 rifle at shoppers going about their lives and employees working their shifts.
It is with deep sorrow we announce that Rev. F. D Bullock transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, surrounded by his loved ones.
The community lost another angel with the passing of Linda Lanier, who left this world for eternal rest with the Heavenly Father on April 15. She was 70 years old.
Michael Angelo Houlemard, Sr. peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on April 1, 2022, after a full day surrounded by generations of his adoring family. He was admired and will be missed by too many to list, revered for his teaching career, respected for his baseball and ping pong prowess, sought for his home building and repair skills, and known for his caring ways, speaking truth, spiritual sense of the world, and passionate support for family and friends. His services will be held on Tuesday, May 10, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 42 Chestnut Street in Pasadena. Rosary will be
Sunrise: Monday, May 3, 1971
Sunset: Wednesday, April 21, 2022
The legacy of Travis Kiel, a game-changing educator and administrator, will be celebrated by family and friends in his hometown of Coffeeville, Alabama on Saturday, April 16.
The family and friends of Loris __ recently gathered to celebrate her life and legacy. She touched many people in a truly positive way and so many are better off from having the extreme pleasure of knowing Loris.
Dwayne Haskins was working on a second chapter for his young NFL career. The 24-year-old quarterback was spending time with some teammates with the Pittsburgh Steelers, getting ready to compete for a starting job.
Gerald Francis Luke Sr. was born June 10, 1944, to the late Joseph and Lillie Luke in New Orleans, Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, Gerald completed his high school education at George Washington Carver High School.