Clarence Avant, ‘Black Godfather’ of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies
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Legendary singer Tony Bennett Passes
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Fierce Advocate for Black Press and Social Justice, Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II, Dies at 66
Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II, a prominent figure in the fight for social justice and a staunch supporter of the Black Press, has died.
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Legendary NFL, Movie Star and Activist Jim Brown Dies at 87
Jim Brown, the superstar Cleveland Browns running back who quit football at the very height of his hall-of-fame career, has died at 87.
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Former MLB Star Vida Blue Passes
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Remembering Kenneth Brown, Educator, Engineer, CSU Prof., and El Camino College Trustee President
The El Camino Community College District, California State University Dominguez Hills, and the aerospace industry have lost a great leader and advocate with the passing of Kenneth Brown on March 23, 2023.
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New York Knicks great Willis Reed dies at 80
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Auto Journalist and NNPA Columnist Frank Washington Dies
When Frank Washington wrote about how the newly released 2022 Mercedes Benz E450 was much better than its replacement, some may have thought the aboutthatcars.com editor was throwing shade at the automaker’s previous version of one of its prized vehicles.
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Family of International Soccer Icon Pelé Bids Farewell to Dying Star
The family of Pelé, the international star who was instrumental in three World Cup championships with Brazil across three decades and who energized U.S. soccer with the New York Cosmos in the 1970s, has spent the past several days saying goodbye.
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Trendsetting Rapper Gangsta Boo of Three 6 Mafia Dies at 43
Trendsetting hip hop star and the only female member of the mega group Three 6 Mafia has reportedly died at the age of 43.
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IN MEMORIAM: Virginia Congressman Donald McEachin Dies at 61
The 61-year-old, who represented Virginia’s 4th District, reportedly battled colorectal cancer. Prior to the U.S. Congress, McEachin had served nine years as a state senator and eight as a Virginia delegate. “We are all devastated at the passing of our boss and friend, Congressman Donald McEachin,” McEachin’s chief of staff, Tara Rountree, said in a statement late Monday night.
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