Obituaries

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day, death is an inevitable part of life—a universal truth that spares no one. Yet, despite its certainty, the weight of loss never becomes easier to bear, nor does the act of processing its impact. For those within Black culture, where community and shared experiences […]

Claudette Colvin was known for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus nine months before Rosa Parks. 

Legendary dancer Carmen de Lavallade, who broke barriers and inspired generations, has passed away at 94.

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.

Gospel legend Richard Smallwood, 8-time Grammy nominee, dies at 77 after kidney failure. Pioneered contemporary gospel sound.

As the school year moves forward, parents across the country are looking for ways to keep their children grounded, motivated, and emotionally balanced.

At the Urban 1 summit, Mya sat down for an in-depth conversation to share new milestones in her career and offer a first look at her upcoming projects.

The shoe removal rule, introduced in 2001 following the infamous "Shoe Bomber" incident, however, advancements in scanning technology have rendered the practice unnecessary.

It has been a very long journey in the ongoing fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and now it appears we might be one step closer towards our goal

Visiting these shores is not only a way to enjoy summer, but also an opportunity to connect with the enduring spirit that has shaped—and continues to inspire—Black America.

Dr. Bessie Nelson, beloved mother of gospel singers Jonathan and Jason Nelson, has passed away. The family asks for prayers and privacy during this time.

Celebrate these iconic Black figures and their lasting contributions, proving that greatness often comes with a June glow.