Posts Tagged ‘Remembrance’
Trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm is awarded Congress’ highest honor
Kamala Harris signed the build posthumously awarding Shirley Chisolm the Congressional Gold Medal, which President Biden signed into law.
Read MoreAcclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Giovanni, whose work includes poetry children’s books, and TV shows, among others, was 81 when she passed.
Read MoreJohn Amos, veteran actor of ‘Roots’ and ‘Good Times’ fame, dies at 84
Amos, who spent fifty years on screen, will be remembered for varied roles over his long career and kind heart.
Read MoreFrom Mick Jagger to Crossroads: the pioneering career of Cleo Sylvestre
“Trailblazing” actress Cleo Sylvestre who starred in films, soap operas and stage plays has died aged 79, her agent has said.
Read MoreNo One Wants To Talk About Racial Trauma. Why My Family Broke Our Silence
A trip to a cotton field encouraged Cara Anthony’s to learn about her family past, including a shocking secret of anti-Black violence.
Read MoreFrankie Beverly, legendary R&B artist and founder of Maze, dies at 77
Known for his charisma and smooth voice, Frankie Beverly started making music in Philadelphia before moving to California.
Read More‘Master of our craft:’ James Earl Jones’ influence went far beyond voiceovers
We remember James Earl Jones’ talent and how it encouraged others after the actor’s passing at 93 years old.
Read MoreNorth Minneapolis street to be renamed after child advocate of community
An advocate for children in north Minneapolis, Bernadette Anderson, will have the street she lived on dedicated to her.
Read MoreAttack witness ‘ran to her death rather than safety’
A Black nurse who had previously been terrorized by a recent wave of racist gang violence was terrified to death.
Read MoreLabor Day Black History: Honoring A.Philip Randolph And Black Labor Unions
A. Philip Randolph led a union, organized the 1941 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and co-founded the Negro American Labor Council.
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