Richard Roundtree, a pioneer in cinema, has passed away at the age of 81.
Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last three known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has passed away.
Lisa Thornton, the first black woman appointed as an assignment judge in NJ’s court system, has died.
Legendary singer Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock-N-Roll, has died at the age 83 after a long illness.
Jim Brown, the legendary NFL running back who retired at age 30 to focus on the civil rights movement and a career in Hollywood, has died.
Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and a two-time world champion in track and field, has died. Bowie was 32 years old.
Harry Belafonte, the singer, actor and civil rights activist who broke down racial barriers, has died. He was 96.
Randall Robinson, a social justice activist and lawyer known for his advocacy against South African apartheid and for Haitian democracy, has died. He was 81.
Sean Lampkin, the actor who played Nipsey on the 90s sitcom "Martin" has passed away. He was 54.
Lance Reddick, an actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and"John Wick", has died at the age of 60.
