Obituaries
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Esaw Snipes-Garner became a community activist after her husband, Eric Garner, was killed in an act of police violence.
Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel died Monday at 94. He leaves behind a legacy of working to change the lives of Black people in America.
ATL rapper Young Scooter has died as he reportedly fled Atlanta Police in Southeast Atlanta on Mar. 28, his 39th birthday.
Kultida Woods, mother of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, has died at the age of 80, according to Tiger himself. He announced the news via a statement on his X account. Tiger described his mother as “biggest fan” and “greatest supporter” in his heartfelt message about Kultida’s passing: “My Mom was a force of nature all […]
At 31 years old and with just over a decade deep in the game, Rae Sremmurd rapper Swae Lee has done amazing for himself as both a dynamic duo alongside group mate Slim Jxmmi and as a solo star in his own right — it’s still hard to get the catchy hook of “Sunflower” out […]
Journalist Don Lemon is clapping back at being called a “koon” by Kanye West. Ye blamed Lemon for a rumor that he and his wife, Bianca Censori, were kicked out of the 2025 Grammys. On Monday, Ye took to Instagram, posting a photo of Lemon alongside a message that read, “This the goofball that started […]
From Taylor Swift to Doechii this year, the stars delivered a masterclass in artistic expression, leaning into bold statements and high-fashion risks.
CeCe Winans emerged as the big winner, claiming two major awards. Her album, "More Than This," won Best Gospel Album, while her powerful song "That's My King" earned the title for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
Inauguration Day is right around the corner, marking a historic occasion for Donald Trump as he enters his second nonconsecutive term as President of the United States. Although many across America aren’t too thrilled to see him reclaim The White House, one person who’s quite eager for the ceremony to commence is country sensation Carrie […]
Abraham "Mr. CIAA" Mitchell, an HBCU sports legend who attended the CIAA basketball tournament for decades wearing suits with teams' colors, reportedly died.
The last 12 months marked the heartbreaking losses of so many iconic and transcendent Black figures in entertainment, business, sports, activism and beyond.
