Dr. Frederick K. C. Price, the long-time pastor of Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles, has died, Black News Alerts has learned. He was 89. […]
Category: In Memoriam
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Mary Wilson, longest-reigning original Supreme, dies at 76
Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped establish the Motown sound and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, […]
Iconic Actress Cicely Tyson Dies at the of Age 96
Shortly after celebrating her 96th birthday just last month, Cicely Tyson, renowned for her portrayals of strong female characters on stage, screen, and television, has […]
MLB Legend Hank Aaron dies at 86
Legendary Atlanta Brave and Major League Baseball record holder Hank Aaron died Friday at the age of 86, according to Aaron’s daughter. What We Know: […]
Duranice Pace, Eldest Sister of The Anointed Pace Sisters, has Passed Away
We are saddened to report the passing Duranice Pace, the eldest sister of the singing sister group The Anointed Pace Sisters. Duranice Pace was born […]
Best-Selling Author Eric Jerome Dickey has Died at Age 59
It saddens us to report that best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey has passed away at age 59. Dickey authored 29 books including titles such as […]
Virginia Sen. Ben Chafin Dies After Contracting Coronavirus
Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin has died after contracting the coronavirus, Senate Republicans said Friday. What We Know: The announcement from his office stated, “State […]
American Bishop Iona Locke passes away
Black News Alerts has learned that Bishop Iona Locke has passed away. The official announcement was made by the Locke Family, Christ Centered Ministries Association […]
Charley Pride, First Black Country Superstar, Died of COVID-19 Complications
Charley Pride may have entered the world as the humble son of sharecroppers, but he will always be remembered as a legendary country musician. What […]
Carol Sutton, ‘Queen Sugar’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ Actress, Died of COVID-19 Complications
The Coronavirus pandemic is reaching record-breaking case numbers and has claimed the lives of millions – including one whom some might’ve called the “Queen of […]