Carol Speed, the actress and singer who made a name for herself with performances in the blaxploitation-era movies “The Mack”, “Black Samson” and “Abby,” died Jan. 14 in Muskogee, Okla., […]
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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94
As waves of tributes continued to flow across social and legacy media honoring legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke color barriers when he became the first Black performer to win […]
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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94
As waves of tributes continued to flow across social and legacy media honoring legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke color barriers when he became the first Black performer to win […]
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Black leaders remember the life and legacy of Willard H. Murray
Black leaders in California are remembering the life and accomplishments of Willard H. Murray Jr., an engineer and United States Air Force vet, elected to the California Assembly in 1988. […]
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Veteran journalist Betty Pleasant dies
Left mark among Black reporters Veteran southland journalist Betty Pleasant died Nov. 30 following a long illness, a family member confirmed. Pleasant, 79, died at Miracle Assisted Living Facility in […]
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Palmdale remembers former member of city council
Antonio V. Sosa City of Palmdale officials were deeply saddened to learn that former City Councilmember Antonio V. Sosa passed away on Oct. 22. Sosa was elected to the Palmdale […]