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**FILE** Christine King Farris (U.S. Department of the Interior via Wikimedia Commons)

Remembering Christine King Farris, Education Champion and MLK’s Sister

by Hamil R. Harris July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

**FILE** William Spriggs (Freddie Allen/NNPA)

William Spriggs, Renowned Economist and Equity Advocate, Dead at 68

by Stacy M. Brown June 7, 2023June 12, 2023

Linda Harllee Harper, a D.C. government employee who managed the gun-violence prevention and neighborhood and safety engagement offices, died on May 26. (Courtesy photo)

Linda Harllee Harper, D.C. Bureaucrat Who Fought Against Gun Violence, Dies at 58

by James Wright Jr. May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Tina Turner

Tina Turner, Legendary Rock Singer, Dies at 83

by Stacy M. Brown May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

Jim Brown, 87, Football Great, Movie Star and Activist, Dies

by Stacy M. Brown May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Tanyna Belle Saxton

Rest in Peace, Tanyna Belle Saxton — You Are Missed!

by WIN Daily May 17, 2023May 19, 2023

Ivy Joan Young

Rest in Peace, Ivy Joan Young

by WI Web Staff May 17, 2023May 19, 2023

**FILE** Jerry Springer (Justin Hoch via Wikimedia Commons)

Jerry Springer, Shock Television Talk Show Host, Dies at 79

by Stacy M. Brown April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

**FILE** Harry Belafonte (Manfred Werner/Tsui via Wikimedia Commons)

Harry Belafonte, Entertainment Icon and Human Rights Activist , Dies at 96

by Stacy M. Brown April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

**FILE** Randall Robinson (John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com via Wikimedia Commons)

Activist, Lawyer and TransAfrica Founder Randall Robinson Dies at 81

by Stacy M. Brown March 27, 2023March 27, 2023