Ace Drakeford (President of The Par Busters Golf Group, Charlotte, NC) passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2024. He was 77 years old. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Drakeford Family…
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Jamaican Entrepreneur and Minority Business Advocate Fritz-Earle McLymont Passes On
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNews Americas, New York, NY, October 4, 2024: The Black immigrant and business advocacy community is mourning the passing of Jamaican-born entrepreneur and business leader, Fritz-Earle McLymont. A pioneering expert in…
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Clarence Avant, widely recognized as a “kingmaker” and one of the most influential figures in the history of entertainment, passed away at his Los Angeles home on Sunday, August 13.…
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Angela Bofill, known for her silky voice and R&B hits, passed away at the age of 70. Born Angela Tomasa Bofill on May 2, 1954, in New York City to…
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View the Harry Orlo Birght Jr. Tribute Book HERE. The Honorable Harry O. Bright, Jr. peacefully departed this life on August 4, 2023. Harry Orlo Bright, Jr. was born in…
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Willie Mays, one of baseball’s all-time greats, has passed away at the age of 93, the San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday, June 18. The legendary player’s career spanned 22 remarkable…
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Robert L. “Bob” Johnson, Co-Publisher of The Charlotte Post Passes Away at age 84
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRobert Johnson, co-publisher and general manager of The Charlotte Post, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Alongside his brother Gerald, Robert elevated the publication…
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VIEW FULL OBITUARY with photos Truly Loved : James Cornelius Brown, affectionately known as “Jimmy” and “JB” passed away on Friday, April, 19, 2024 at Atrium Health hospital, Charlotte, after…
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O.J. Simpson, the renowned football player whose life veered into a tumult of controversy, passed away on Wednesday, April 10 at the age of 76 after battling cancer in hospice…
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Rafe Botts, a pioneer for Black PGA TOUR athletes, passes away at the age of 86
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffRafe Botts, a trailblazing figure in golf, left an indelible mark on the sport despite never clinching victory on the PGA TOUR or securing a top-three finish in any of…
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Paul Joseph Grier was born May 26, 1936, passed on February 12, 2024. He died peacefully as he was surrounded by his family at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Grier worked…
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Joe Madison, also known as “The Black Eagle,” was a renowned American radio talk-show host and activist. Born on June 16, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, he played a significant role…