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D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer.

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Sha'Vi Lewis, a Clark Atlanta alum who competed in Bravo's fashion-competition series "Project Runway," passed away on Feb. 24.

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We are sad to report that legendary singer/songwriter Roberta Flack has reportedly passed away at the age of 88. An official statement from her publicist, Elaine Schock, reads, “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She […]

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Kultida Woods, mother of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, has died at the age of 80, according to Tiger himself. He announced the news via a statement on his X account. Tiger described his mother as “biggest fan” and “greatest supporter” in his heartfelt message about Kultida’s passing: “My Mom was a force of nature all […]

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DJ Unk has reportedly passed away at 42 years old. Anthony “DJ Unk” Platt first skyrocketed to fame in 2006 with his breakout single “Walk It Out”— the song reached the top 10 on Billboard 100 and the dance quickly became a cultural phenomenon. His follow-up single “2 Step” also made it onto the charts. […]

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As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

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The last 12 months marked the heartbreaking losses of so many iconic and transcendent Black figures in entertainment, business, sports, activism and beyond.

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Barry’s leadership brought programs that created jobs, housing, and educational opportunities for DC residents, especially for the underserved. Despite his complex legacy...

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Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of late music icon Prince and a musician in her own right, passed away Monday at the age of 64.

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We didn't have social media in 1985 when "We Are the World" premiered. But had radio 12-inch recordings, and music by artists who were celebrities because of their art, not their bedroom antics.

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What’s better than one radio legend? Two! Georgia Radio Hall of Fame recipient Ryan “The Voice of Atlanta” Cameron remembers his dear friend and former co-host, Wanda Smith. Smith’s passing was announced on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Related: Wanda Smith Death Announced One Day After Her Birthday Ryan speaks on his friendship with Wanda, and her […]