Mrs. Regina Mary Peters, first lady of Greater Liberty Baptist Church, passed away on September 19, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a profound impact on her family and community.
Kenneth Glover, one of the most gifted gospel vocalists to grace the local and international stage, passed away on September 13. He was 84 years old.
Dr. Toni-Mokjaetji C. Humber passed away on May 11, 2023. She was 77 years old. As a native Angeleno, she could trace her family heritage in Los Angeles to the early 1900s.
Deaconess Jacquelyn “Jackie” Marie Snead, who demonstrated a life of dedication to God and service to others, passed away on January 28. She was 90-years-old.
Dr. Rex Fortune, who was a husband and father, an educator, author and advocate passed away on January 29, at the age of 81. He devoted his life to lifting up the most vulnerable students and closing the academic achievement gap and in doing so made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students and faculty members during his extensive career.
DJ Stephen’ tWitch’ Boss, the former DJ, choreographer, and co-executive producer with The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday. He was 40 years old. Boss was husband to fellow dancer Allison Holker and father of three. According to his social media post, Boss celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary with Holker a few days ago.
Los Angeles born-and-bred comedian, Teddy Ray (Theadore Brown), was a hilarious and beloved performer who filled many of our homes and hearts with laughter. Born on July 30, 1990, Ray was a man of many talents. Best known for his work in the comedy sector, with appearances on hit networks such as Comedy Central, BET, and HBO, many may recognize him from his hilarious improv skits, short films, and standup routines. Teddy Ray came into the entertainment business back in 2011. His first major appearance was on BET’s Comic View. As his career excelled, the beloved comedian went on to
The community lost a dedicated soldier for the Lord with the passing of the Rev. Millicent Jeanette Collins. A talented choral director and vocalist, she died on May 20, following a brief illness. Rev. Collins was acclaimed throughout the AME Church, especially in Southern California, for her service to several congregations including Ward AME Church in Los Angeles and First AME Church of Compton. Most recently, she shared her talents in multiple capacities at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church in L.A. Working closely with her dear friend, BKCAME Pastor Mary S. Minor, Rev. Collins oversaw the children’s and youth ministry, taught
Leo Hill. Sr., who contributed to improving opportunities for African Americans in the greater Los Angeles area and in corporate America, passed away on March 6 at the age of 84.
The passing of jazz great Barbara Morrison shocked and saddened the international music world
Frederick Douglass Parrott, Jr., MD, founded the “Real Men Cook Foundation” in 1986. The foundation raised more than $3 million for four Historically African American medical schools.
Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights activist who fought tirelessly to dismantle apartheid in South Africa, died on Sunday, Dec. 26 in Cape Town at the age of 90, announced South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Leon Ellis Smith, a member of Second Baptist Church, who recently passed away, made an impression on everyone he encountered with either his fashionable attire or his skillful photography or his beautiful spirit.
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.
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.