According to his biography: “Garth C. Reeves, Sr. was born on February 12, 1919 in Nassau, Bahamas. His family moved…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Bernard J. Tyson, born January 20, 1959, assumed the role of CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan,…
By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — Rufus E. Jones Sr. was a relatively quiet man, but his contributions to economic…
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent Former U.S. Congressman John Conyers, whose 15-year fight to pass legislation that…
NASHVILLE, TN — Vanderbilt University Medical Center is mourning the loss of Luke Gregory, M Div, MBA, MHA, Chief Executive…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He…
Representative Elijah Cummings (D-MD) speaking at the National Press Club, August 2019. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images) When Elijah Cummings died…
Norman was a trailblazing performer, and one of the rare black singers to attain worldwide stardom in the opera world,…
SACRAMENTO, CA — He was tireless in the fight for access and respect for Black journalists and relentless in championing…
By Dr. Phyllis Qualls The Celebration of Life Ceremony of former beloved Bedford County Mayor, Eugene Ray, Jr. was Saturday,…