James E. Ferguson II, a towering figure in the civil rights legal movement who spent more than five decades dismantling racial injustice in schools and courtrooms, died on July 21 in Charlotte, N.C. He was 82. His son, James Ferguson III, said the cause was complications of Covid-19 and pneumonia. Early Activism in the Jim […]
The first Monday in September is more than just the unofficial close of summer in the United States, it is a day set aside to honor the labor day and the workers whose contributions built the nation. But for Black Americans, Labor Day also carries the weight of history, rooted in generations of struggle for […]
Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who reshaped the beauty industry with her unapologetic push for diversity, has died at the age of 38 in Los Angeles. Authorities say she was found on a patio on 14 August, and her cause of death remains under investigation. Sharon Chuter was best known as the founder of Uoma […]
Ananda Lewis (March 21, 1973 – June 11, 2025) was a multifaceted American media personality, celebrated for her impactful work as a television host, journalist, and advocate. Her career spanned over three decades, during which she became a trusted voice for youth, a champion for social justice, and a beacon of resilience in the face […]
Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop community is mourning the loss of one of its foundational figures. Howard Thompson, known professionally as Hitman Howie Tee, has died at age 61. Details surrounding his passing have not been made public. Born in England to Jamaican parents and raised in Brooklyn, Howie Tee became a quiet force behind some of the […]
