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Gospel Legend Clay Evans Dead at 94
Rev. Clay Evans, a gospel preacher and musical legend who inspired souls for decades, was eulogized Dec. 7 during a…
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Miami Times Publisher Emeritus Garth Reeves Sr., 100, Dies
Garth C. Reeves Sr., publisher emeritus of The Miami Times and a voice for the aspirations of African Americans in…
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John Witherspoon, Star of ‘Friday,’ ‘Wayans Bros.,’ Dead at 77
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, best known for his roles in "The Wayans Bros." and the "Friday" film franchise, died…
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Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies at 68
Rep. Elijah Cummings, a political giant and civil rights advocate who served in Maryland's legislature before representing the state in…
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Jessye Norman Dies But Her Voice Lives On
The world lost a treasure that will never be replaced when the legendary opera singer Jessye Norman died on Monday…
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Juanita Abernathy, a Formidable Force for Civil Rights, Dead at 88
Juanita Abernathy, born Dec. 1, 1931 in Uniontown, Ala., the youngest of eight born to successful farmers, died Sept. 12…
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ron Clark
Some say it felt like a family reunion as so many who attended a celebration honoring the life and legacy…
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Edna McNeir Baker Loses Valiant Fight with Alzheimer’s
Edna Lorraine Adkins McNeir Baker, 91, died Thursday, July 4, peacefully in the home she shared with her son in…
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Phil Freelon, 66, Designer of African American Museum, Dies
Phil Freelon, known for his work designing the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation’s…
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Noted Chef Leah Chase Dead at 96
Leah Lange Chase, a highly regarded African-American chef and businesswoman based in New Orleans, died June 1 after a brief…
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