Remembering the Life Journey of the Legendary Gordon Brown, Sr. Gordon Brown, Sr. was born on May 5, 1936, to Ora Lee Brown (deceased), in Charleston, South Carolina. His birth…
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Danielle Spencer, best known for playing the sharp-witted younger sister Dee Thomas on the classic television sitcom What’s Happening!!, died August 11, 2025, at age 60 after a long battle…
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Lloyd Ashburn Williams, a stalwart of Harlem’s civic and cultural life, peacefully passed away at his Manhattan home on August 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved actor, director, musician, and poet, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking performances, artistic integrity, and cultural impact. He was 54. Born in Jersey City,…
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Mr. Marshall L. Allen, Sr., 75, of Greenville, SC, transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. Francis Downtown. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Jessie…
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Charles Ross Lightfoot, age 71, of Ozone Park, New York passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Tiani Allen-Lightfoot. Charles Ross Lightfoot, founder…
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Former longtime US House lawmaker Charles Rangel dies at 94
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffCharles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a steadfast advocate for Harlem, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 94. His death was confirmed…
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Alexis Margaret Herman, 77, of McLean, Virginia, passed away on April 25, 2025. Born in Mobile, Alabama, she was a devoted public servant and passionate advocate for civil rights, women’s…
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Sharpe James, former Newark Mayor and State Senator, Dies at 89
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffSharpe James, a dynamic and often controversial figure in New Jersey politics, passed away on May 11, 2025 at the age of 89 after a series of illnesses. He was…
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Jim Dent, PGA Senior Tour Champion Passes Away at 85
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffMemorial Arrangements: VISITATION Monday, May 19, 202510:00 – 11:00 am (Eastern time)Paine College 1235 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30901 FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, May 19, 202510:00 – 11:00 am (Eastern time)Paine College1235…
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Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Celebrated Educator, Author, and Advocate for Black Youth Dies
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffDr. Jawanza Kunjufu, a leading voice in Black education and empowerment, has passed away at age 71, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering advocacy for Black youth, particularly Black boys.…
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Richard Papa “Rico” Marshall, former golf caddie for President Dwight D. Eisenhower Dies
Richard Marshall Standing on the 19TH HoleRichard “RICO” Marshall was born on November 7, 1938, to the late Exie Hamilton Marshall and Lloyd Marshall Sr. in Thomson, Georgia. As the…