Clarence Avant, lovingly known as “The Black Godfather,” was called home to rest on August 13, at the age of 92. One of Black music’s most extraordinary executives, Avant was renowned for his business acumen, industry expertise, philanthropist efforts and social justice advocacy.
On July 6, the Board of Trustees of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced the appointment of Jacqueline Stewart as the institution’s director and president. Ms. Stewart is one of the world’s leading scholars, curators, and public educators on cinema.
Prosecutors filed charges Monday against a 29-year-old man in the fatal shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, last week at their Beverly Hills home.
Family and close friends gather to celebrate music industry icon, Clarence Avant’s 85th Birthday in Beverly Hills, Ca.