On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the rapper, producer and actor affectionately known as Heavy D collapsed in his Beverly Hills home in the morning and died a short time later at a Los Angeles hospital, according … [Read more...]
Joe Frazier loses battle to cancer at 67
The legendary heavweight bosing champion ‘Smokin Joe Frazier’ lost his brief battle to liver cancer on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at the age of 67 years-old. Frazier’s long career in boxing was full of … [Read more...]
NAACP, Civil Rights leaders mourn loss of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth
By Denise Rolark Barnes Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Civil rights icon, the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth has died, leaving few remaining living leaders of the U.S. civil rights … [Read more...]
Photojournalist Harry T. Kemp passes at 78
By Lynda Jones Milwaukee lost one of its great ones on September 29, 2011 when renowned photojournalist Harry T. Kemp died at the age of 78 at his home in his sleep. Born June 10, 1933 in … [Read more...]
Dr. Erskine R. Tucker, Sr. is laid to rest
Friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of Dr. Erskine R. Tucker, Sr. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 at Central United Methodist Church, which was his church home. Dr. Tucker passed on the … [Read more...]
‘Cosby Show’ actress Clarice Taylor dies at 93
Clarice Taylor, the actress memorably known as Anna Huxtable on the “The Cosby Show,” died of heart failure on May 30, in Englewood, N.J. She was 93. The actress’s representative confirmed her … [Read more...]
Dr. Manning Marable, Malcolm X scholar dies at 60
Compiled by Courier Staff Dr. Manning Marable, an influential scholar and historian died on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the age of 60. Dr. Marable’s latest book described as his life’s work … [Read more...]
In Memoriam – Vince “Tit” Bernard Hattix, Sr.
Vince enjoyed music, working on handyman projects and helping others. He will be missed by his father Charles Hattix, grandmother Hattie Elizabeth Sanders, children: Candy Hattix, Vince Hattix, Jr., … [Read more...]
Velma L. Coggs: Her Story
By Ald. Milele Coggs On Monday, January 3, 2011, my mother, Velma L. Coggs, transitioned to eternal life. My extended family and I greatly appreciate the many wishes of condolences, messages … [Read more...]
“Ivory Queen Of Soul” Dies
LOS ANGELES - R&B singer Teena Marie died at age 54, it was reported Sunday night, and the news spread by e-mail and by social-media tools such as Twitter before the mainstream media had a chance … [Read more...]
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