Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, and teacher who became a celebrated literary talent amid the Black Art Movement in the…
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Actor John Amos, star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots’ miniseries, dies at 84
LOS ANGELES — Actor John Amos, known for numerous memorable, television and film roles, including the groundbreaking hit comedy “Good…
NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
ATLANTA — Former NBA player and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, died from brain cancer on Monday at the…
Tito Jackson, member of the famous Jackson 5 music group, dies at 70
Tito Jackson, one of the members of the famous, chart-topping pop group The Jackson 5, has died at age 70.…
Iconic actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
NEW YORK, N.Y. — James Earl Jones, one of the most prolific American actors of the 21st century, has died…
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson killed in car crash
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was among three people killed in a car crash early Saturday morning, according to police.…
Former NFL player Vontae Davis found dead in his home at age 35
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former NFL player Vontae Davis, who was a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts,…
Chance Perdomo, known for ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V,’ dies in motorcycle crash at 27
Actor Chance Perdomo, who was most notably known for his roles in the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,”…
Kelvin Kiptum: the Kenyan runner who redefined what it takes to win marathons
By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University Kenyan athletics has lost Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record…
Marlena Shaw, ‘California Soul’ singer, dies at 81
Marlena Shaw, the prolific R&B and jazz singer behind the chart-topping hit song “California Soul,” has died at 81. Shaw’s…