Rico Wade, a pivotal figure in the Atlanta music scene and one-third of the influential production company Organized Noize, has passed away at the age […]
Category: In Memoriam
A celebration of Black greatness. In memoriam.
Mister Cee dead at 57
Calvin LeBrun, also known as Mister Cee, passed away at the age of 57, according to his family.
Richard Roundtree, ‘Shaft’ star, has died at 81
Richard Roundtree, the actor best known for his role in “Shaft,” dies at 81 What We Know: Richard Roundtree, the actor best known for his […]
Emmy-Winning Actor Ron Cephus Jones dies at 66
Emmy-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones, known for his role in “This Is Us,” passed away at 66 due to a pulmonary issue. Throughout his career, […]
Legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, has Died at Age 83
The legendary Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, aged 83, died in her home in Küsnach near Zurich Switzerland. Anna Mae Bullock (Tina Turner) was […]
Civil Rights Leader and Math Educator Bob Moses Dead at 86
Civil rights activist and educator Bob Moses, known for leading voter registration drives in the South during the 1960s, has died, Urban Newsroom has learned […]
Dr. Stanley McKenzie, Former NBA player and Husband to First Female AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie, has Died
Dr. Stanley McKenzie, Former NBA player and Husband to First Female (African Methodist Episcopal) AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie, has Died at the age of 76. […]
Frankie Lons, mother of Keyshia Cole and fan favorite, passes away
Frankie Lons, mother of R&B singer Keyshia Cole and star of reality series ‘Frankie & Neffie,’ has passed away. ((BREAKING NEWS)) Keyshia Cole’s sister, Elite […]
Hip-Hop Legend Biz Markie has Passed Away at Age 57
The Hip-Hop legend, “Clown Prince of Rap,” singer, DJ, record producer, actor, comedian, and writer Biz Markie has passed away at the age of 57. […]
Journalist Ayesha K. Faines passes away
Black News Alerts is sad to announce the death of journalist Ayesha Faines, who passed away on Friday. A cause of death has not been released […]