Former Washington offensive lineman Tré Johnson died unexpectedly, according to his wife. He was 54. A GoFundMe has been launched for his children.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Rainbow PUSH founder, died Feb. 17, 2026, after decades advancing racial and economic justice.
A Lincoln University graduate, Williams Sr. was widely respected as an educator, historian and author. His work emphasized scholarship, storytelling and the preservation of community history.
Kianna Underwood built a long résumé in entertainment, beginning her career as a child actor in New York City.
As the daughter of founder Harold Pierce, Pierce‑Sherrod guided the chain through a period of growth and helped broaden its reach from Chicago to locations across...
John Forté leaves a powerful legacy as the creative force behind the Fugees, a Grammy‑nominated producer, and a classically trained violinist whose work shaped hip‑hop and...
Before Rosa Parks became a global symbol of resistance, Colvin made her own stand. On March 2, 1955, the 15‑year‑old refused to surrender her seat to...
Elle Simone Scott received a stage 1 ovarian cancer diagnosis shortly after moving to Boston for America’s Test Kitchen.
John Carpenter’s 1982 Classic Carter gained national attention as Nauls, the rollerskating cook, in John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing.
Long recognized as one of the most influential editorial voices of hip-hop’s early decades, James Bernard helped shape how the culture was covered and understood.
