Darrin Reasby local entrepreneur, chef, heart transplant survivor, and community advocate, who died on Saturday, October 19, 2019, was 53. Over the years he worked with many companies, organizations and even worked for several celebrities. But his greatest joy came from teaching children and youth how to be dreamers, and fulfill the purpose of God in their lives. Darrin was … [Read more...] about Local entrepreneur and community leader, Darrin Reasby, passes
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Diahann Carroll, pioneering star of ‘Julia’ and ‘Dynasty,’ dead at 84
Diahann Carroll, who pioneered television with her starring role in the 1968 series Julia, died Friday, her daughter Suzanne Kay confirmed to CNN. Carroll was 84. She died early Friday, October 4, 2019, following a battle with breast cancer, according to her publicist Jeffery Lane. Known as much for her talent as she was her beauty and elegance, Carroll was beloved for … [Read more...] about Diahann Carroll, pioneering star of ‘Julia’ and ‘Dynasty,’ dead at 84
Remembering the Life of Minnie Jewel Linyear
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
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