‘The Measure of a Man’: Legendary actor, Sidney Poitier, dead at 94
By: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke barriers and stood for justice and Black lives during the most tumultuous times of the civil rights movement, has died. Poitier, whose iconic 71-year career, included starring roles in “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” was […]
Former Houston Oiler Curley Culp dies at 75
We are paying our respects to former Houston Oilers great Curley Culp, who died Nov. 27 from Stage IV pancreatic cancer at the age of 75. Culp was a former NFL player who was an offensive and defensive lineman. He played college football at Arizona State University, where he was also an NCAA heavyweight wrestling […]
In Memoriam: Craig Sebastian Adams, aka “BUD”
Our beloved brother Craig Sebastian Adams, aka “BUD,” was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 11, 2021 at 5:01 a.m., at the age of 63. He succumbed with a little over a two-week battle with COVID-19 and sadly, had not been vaccinated. Craig was the healthiest one of us all, but […]
RIP Suzzanne Douglas
Suzzanne Douglas, Broadway and screen actress, died at the age of 64 on Wednesday, according to her spokesperson. While the cause of death is still unknown to the public, the spokesperson revealed Douglas had “a battle with a long illness.” She is most well known for her role as the matriarch on “The Parent ‘Hood” […]
Legendary “After the Pain” soul singer Betty Wright dead at 66
The woman known for her high pitch and soulful “relationship on the mends or ends” ballads, Betty Wright, died Sunday. She was 66 years old. Her cause of death has not yet been released.
‘Architect of Rock ‘n Roll’ Little Richard dead at 87
Black history legend and music icon “Little Richard” died Saturday after a battle with bone cancer. He was 87.
Lakers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant before game against Trail Blazers
The Los Angles Lakers gave an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other victims of the tragic helicopter crash ahead of their game against the Portland Trailblazers at the Staples Center.
Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash
Retired LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, authorities confirm. He was 41.
