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 […]
If you know Black TV and film, you know Glynn Turman. This man is Black Hollywood royalty, a face and a name that’s graced our screens for more than six decades. Now, Turman is finally getting his official flowers: on July 10, he received his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, right […]
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856–1931) was a man far ahead of his time — a visionary Black surgeon who not only mended hearts but broke barriers in American medicine. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Williams grew up during an era when opportunities for Black people were painfully scarce. After his father’s death, young Daniel apprenticed as […]
ESPN has revealed the nominees and honorees for the 11th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, recognizing athletes, teams, leagues, and sports industry figures who have made significant positive impacts in society. The prestigious event is set to take place in Hollywood at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on July 15. It will air as part of ESPN’s […]
Phyllis Hyman was a formidable vocal talent, blessed with a velvet voice, towering stage presence, and an emotional depth that resonated with audiences across genres. Born in Philadelphia in 1949, she carved out a career in soul, jazz, and R&B, earning acclaim for hits such as “You Know How to Love Me” and “Living All […]
