Obituaries
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]
2026 saw the passing of many influential figures, from actors and musicians to activists and pioneers, leaving behind lasting legacies.
Houston rapper Judy World, whose real name was Krystal Jordan, has died after she was allegedly stabbed during a domestic dispute over the weekend. She was 28 years old. According to reports, the incident happened Saturday night in Houston. Authorities say Kayla Wynita Rodgers was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Jordan’s death. Investigators say the confrontation reportedly stemmed […]
Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved actors. Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 78. RELATED: 30 Celebs Who Lost Major Weight [Photos] RELATED: 30 Celebrities Lost to Drug Related Deaths Neill became a global star in […]
George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products Company focused on hair care, has died at 99.
Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson passes away at 75, leaving a musical legacy spanning decades of cherished love songs.
MLB mourns Terrance Gore, 3-time World Series champ celebrated for speed, community impact, and inspiring Black athletes.
Harold’s Chicken Shack has long been a staple of Chicago food, with Kristen Pierce-Sherrod managing the chain since her father died in 1988.
Claudette Colvin was known for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus nine months before Rosa Parks.
Legendary dancer Carmen de Lavallade, who broke barriers and inspired generations, has passed away at 94.
As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Pioneering Black Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 104, championed marginalized voices & ensured underrepresented histories were not forgotten.