Dariel Pulliam, the famous stylist, has died according to several reports on Twitter. Pulliam worked for BET, styling Keyshia Cole, Frankie & Neffe appearing on their shows as well as “What Chili Wants” . Several people are giving their RIPs and condolences on Twitter including former Atlanta Housewife, Lisa Wu and star of “What Chili […]
NEW YORK-Black historian, Manning Marable has died at age 60 of complications related to pneumonia. Marable was the the director of the Institute for Research in African American Studies at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in New York. The Root reports: A lifelong Marxist, Manning was a member of Committees of Correspondence […]
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Rev. Peter J. Gomes, a nationally influential Baptist minister and advocate for tolerance who oversaw Harvard University’s Memorial Church for more than 30 years, has died. He was 68. Gomes died Monday of complications from a stroke, according to a statement from the university. “Peter Gomes served Harvard with unparalleled dedication, […]
SHREVEPORT, La.– When she turned 113, Mississippi Winn could still stand up on her own and never thought her age was a detriment to her life.
TRINIDAD Sir Ellis Clark, the first President of Trinidad has died at 92. Clark helped create Trinidad and Tobago’s constitution and was the country’s first President after the country ceased to be a republic of England in 1976. Clark was knighted by Queen Elizabeth of England in 1972 and has served as an ambassador to […]
ST. PETERSBURG RUSSIA Bobby Farrell, the frontman for 70s disco group, Boney M, has died in St. Petersburg, Russia. Born Alfonso Farrell, he traveled from his native Aruba to Norway, where he began his singing career and eventually became the frontman the disco group “Boney M.” “Boney M” had two smash hits in the 80s […]
LOS ANGELES — Teena Marie, the “Ivory Queen of Soul” who developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like “Lovergirl,” ”Square Biz,” and “Fire and Desire” with mentor Rick James, has died. She was 54. The confirmation came from a publicist, Jasmine Vega, who worked with Teena Marie on her […]
Maryland — Carmelo Anthony’s Sister, Michelle Anthony has died at age 32 in Baltimore. She died of a pre-existing medical condition and leaves behind 4 children. Carmelo Anthony has left the Denver Nuggets to join his family. RELATED STORIES Four Reasons Why Carmelo Anthony Will Remain A Nugget Carmelo Anthony Says His Twitter Account Was […]
PORTLAND (AP) — Maurice Lucas, the fierce power forward who helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA title, has died after a long fight with bladder cancer. He was 58. The Trail Blazers said Lucas died Sunday. Lucas, whose No. 20 was retired by the Blazers in 1988, joined Portland in the […]
James Wall, Captain Kangaroo’s neighbor “Mr. Baxter” on the children’s show and longtime stage manager for CBS News, has died. He was 92. CBS News says Wall died Wednesday in New York City after a short illness. The former vaudevillian joined the popular children’s show in 1962 as a stage manager before persuading the show’s […]
Apostle Betty Peebles, the Senior Pastor of Jericho City of Praise church in Landover, Maryland has passed away according to their website. It is with a sorrowful spirit that I announce the passing to glory of my beloved mother and your beloved Apostle, Betty P. Peebles. Her smile will forever be etched in our hearts. […]
Roger “Uncle Jamm” Clayton, one of the first promoters of hip-hop on the West Coast, reportedly died Sunday of a heart attack, NewsOne has learned. Stay tuned for more details… RELATED STORIES Legendary Soul Singer Solomon Burke Dies In Amsterdam At 70 Albertina Walker “Gospel Queen” Dies At 81
