By Mariah Stewart Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American ST. LOUIS -- Walking into the church sanctuary, Natasha Kelly grabbed her eight-year-old’s hand. “You okay?” Kelly asked. … [Read more...]
Civil Rights Icon Julian Bond Dies at 75
By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Julian Bond, immediate past board chairman of the NAACP, a founding member and communications director of Student … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Writer and Educator Leaves City with Legacy of Love for Children
By Ariele Vaccaro There will be a memorial community prayer service for Taki Raton on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 3500 N. Sherman Blvd. in the former green WOKY building on the corner of Sherman … [Read more...]
Blues Legend B.B. King dead at 89
By Karen Stokes Fans all over the world are sharing their condolences after news of the passing of one of the most famous blues artists, B.B. King. On May 14, at 89-years-old, Mr. King died in … [Read more...]
Orville Pitts, Multi-Talented Milwaukee Alderman, Passes at 81
Some might call him a jack-of-all-trades. During his life, but not always at the same times, Orville Pitts has been a boxing champion, a public servant, a Democrat, a Republican, and a father. On … [Read more...]
Nell Kendrick, Passes at the Age of 81
For Zonta Club President, philanthropist, business professional, and health advocate, Nell Kendrick, passed at the age of 81 on Friday, March 6 due to heart failure. Kendrick was an active advocate … [Read more...]
Edward Brooke, 1st Black Elected U.S. Senator, Dies
Sylvia Wingfield and Mark Pratt, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke, a liberal Republican who became the first black in U.S. history to win popular election to the … [Read more...]
A Celebration For The Life of Walter G. Beach
“Recently, a selfless angel returned to his place by the Lord’s side. Walter G. Beach II passed away, leaving behind Pamela Beach Dixon and beloved family members. Beach has been known for and will … [Read more...]
Remembering David E. Ford, Jr. and Anna (Tanny) Ford
David E. Ford, Jr. and Anna (Tanny) Ford Together in life and death for 61 years, David (Dave) E. Ford, Jr. and Anna (Tanny) Ford died in their home of natural causes before Thanksgiving. Married … [Read more...]
Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, Dead at 78
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Former DC Mayor Marion Barry died on Sunday morning, according to his family. Family and very close associates are gathered at United Medical Center in Southeast, DC as the … [Read more...]
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