Minnie Jewel Linyear was born on August 1, 1946 in Americus, GA to the late Mr. Ernest Davis Sr. and Mrs. Sylvia Davis. Minnie graduated from Sumter High School (Americus, GA) in 1964 followed by receiving her bachelor's degree in Sociology at Xavier University (New Orleans, LA) in 1968 and later received a Master of Science in Management at Cardinal Stritch University in … [Read more...] about Remembering the Life of Minnie Jewel Linyear
Obituaries
Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88
Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning novelist who conjured a Black girl longing for blue eyes, a slave mother who kills her child to save her from bondage and other indelible characters who helped transfigure a literary canon long closed to African Americans, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at a hospital in the Bronx. She was 88. Ms. Morrison spent an impoverished childhood … [Read more...] about Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88
John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51. The director, who had been in a coma since suffering the stroke on April 17, died Monday, April 29, 2019, his family told CNN in a statement. "John passed away peacefully, … [Read more...] about John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
Longtime Milwaukee journalist Greg Stanford dies at 72
Gregory Stanford, a columnist for the editorial pages of The Milwaukee Journal and Journal Sentinel who worked diligently to build bridges, highlight hope and lessen Milwaukee's racial disparities and injustices, died Saturday of lung cancer. He was 72. Stanford's career spanned four decades, first as a reporter, then as an editorial writer and columnist for 19 years before … [Read more...] about Longtime Milwaukee journalist Greg Stanford dies at 72
Longtime youth and children’s advocate Gwen T. Jackson passes
On Monday, March 25, 2019, Walker's Point Youth & Family Center released a statement on Facebook® announcing the passing of long-time advisory council member and local child and youth advocate Gwen T. Jackson at age 90. The posting stated: "We are deeply saddened to announce our long-time Advisory Council member, Gwen T. Jackson, passed away this weekend. She was … [Read more...] about Longtime youth and children’s advocate Gwen T. Jackson passes
Remembering Those We Have Lost In 2018
Leeotis Carr Jr., Kenneth Colin Hill, Allen Munson, Renee Love, Montrell Dion Henning, Mother Alenetta Hogans, Dianne Lynn Dodd, Raymond L. Velazquez, Magnolia Brown, Marilyn Evonne Connor,Willie Ruth Smith, Jennifer V. Francis, Curtis "King Curt" Williams, Vernon Rodney Drew, Bertha Lean King, Jack J. Sims, Keith Maddox, Erick Charles Crooms, Alice Nowlin, Yvette Robinson, … [Read more...] about Remembering Those We Have Lost In 2018
Remembering Those We Have Lost in 2018
Nathan Conyers, Aretha Franklin, Nancy Wilson, Winnie Mandela, Dennis Edwards, Vel Phillips, Ron Dellums, Betty Nabors, Ruthie Sherrod-Davis, Brian Jerome Evans, Sterling Price Hayman III, Farice Marie Clayton, Rev. Dr. Amanda Gray, Robert E. Williams, Nellie Durrell, Kirthan A. Henderson, Nathaniel Brown, John C. Wilturner, Michael A. Word Sr, Darrick A. Sellers, Ricky Adams, … [Read more...] about Remembering Those We Have Lost in 2018
Ntozake Shange, who wrote the influential play ‘For Colored Girls,’ has died at 70
Playwright, poet and author Ntozake Shange, whose most acclaimed theater piece is the 1975 Tony Award-nominated play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 according to her daughter. She was 70. Shange's For Colored Girls describes the racism, sexism, violence and rape experienced by seven black women. It has … [Read more...] about Ntozake Shange, who wrote the influential play ‘For Colored Girls,’ has died at 70
Remembering Aretha Franklin as a civil rights icon
Aretha Franklin, who was born and rose to fame during the segregation era and went on to sing at the inauguration of the first black U.S. president, often used her talent, fortune and platform to inspire millions of black Americans and support the fight for racial equality. “She not only provided the soundtrack for the civil rights movement, Aretha’s music transcended race, … [Read more...] about Remembering Aretha Franklin as a civil rights icon
Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 of advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, her publicist confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine. She was 76. “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the … [Read more...] about Paying final R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the ‘Queen of Soul’