The television icon and director talks to the Sentinel about her career in front and behind the camera, and working on “The Passion Play.” ... read more »
Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” has died. ... read more »
Ja’net DuBois was found dead on Tuesday, ... reports. She was 74.
A cause of death was not immediately given and her family told TMZ that Dubois hadn’t complained of any pain or illness in the days leading up to her death. ... read more »
January 28
1970- Arthur Ashe, the first Black male to win Wimbledon, was denied entry to compete for the U.S. Team in the South African Open due to South Africa’s racial policies. ... read more »