NNPA NEWSWIRE — Introduced to trailblazing fashion editor Diana Vreeland by a classmate, Talley would meet Andy Warhol, which is how he began work at Interview Magazine. Talley...
THE BURTON WIRE — Hickmon, a beloved and celebrated member, served the organization for 39 years. The Connecticut native was initiated into the Alpha Xi Chapter...
THE MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Reeves described himself as a political and human rights activist, journalist/commentary writer, and organizer. He had a long and storied history...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Professor Guinier worked in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and then headed the voting rights project at the...
“He was honored by AFI. And, along with many stars of the stage, screen, politics and higher education who came out to speak, I brought with...
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP — Doris Topsy-Elvord's son Stephen Topsy said his mom’s legacy was greater in so many ways than the titles she earned at the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "Chilly took a bullet for me," Chavis, the President, and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), somberly recalled as he stood...
THE BURTON WIRE — Known for wearing shorts, cowboy boots and a Zorro hat, Fletcher’s swagger, good looks, soulful voice and smooth delivery made him a...
The Internet is weeping over the Covid-19-related deaths of beloved character actor Tiny Lister, country music legend Charlie Pride and veteran theater and tv actress Carol...
THE BURTON WIRE — At Uptown, Harrell signed Heavy D and the Boyz, Marly Marl, Al B. Sure, and Guy among others. It is at Uptown...
ARIZONA INFORMANT — “This tragic death of a young man dying in the prime of his life is a reminder to us all of just how...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — To friends and those who knew him best, Mr. Robinson was a fierce advocate for public housing residents. Others held a much...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — A statement released by Kaiser Permanente said Bernard J. Tyson passed away in his sleep. “Bernard was an exceptional colleague, a passionate...
THE AFRO — Elijah Eugene Cummings entered the Maryland House of Delegates in January 1983, the year I graduated from Walbrook High School in West Baltimore....
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Conyers, who was the first African American to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee, also helped spearhead the 1994 Violence against Women Act....
NEW ORLEANS DATA NEWS WEEKLY — Gospel tunes filled the air from the St. Peter Claver Choir as family members, friends, co-workers, gospel artists, and local news...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mr. Leach and fellow sanitation workers rose up and in unison shouted to the world, “I AM A MAN.” They marched against the...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Doris Thomas Hill, the founder and chief administrator of the South Memphis-based ESPN Academy, was determined to make the academy’s 19th anniversary celebration...
THE AFRO — The controversial death of Baltimore County resident Tawon Boyd in police custody has led to a $1.1 million settlement for the family. The deal...
PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP NEWS — Tenacious businesswoman, loving grandmother, teacher and down to earth social justice advocate are a just few of the many endearing qualities to...
THE AFRO — A damaging blow may have been dealt to major boxing matches coming to Maryland after the death of a fighter during a nationally televised...
DAYTONA TIMES — Normally when people attend high school reunions, it’s to reconnect with classmates from a specific class year or school. On July 27, a different...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Prominent American civil rights activist and Washington, D.C. politician Sterling Tucker passed away on July 14, in Washington, D.C. Tucker was the first...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — There was a significant new development in the historic case of the Sugar Land 95. At a news conference Monday, Fort Bend County...
