Golf legend Tiger Woods has one person to thank for his now iconic red Sunday attire, which he has worn for countless victories over the course of his career: his…
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Richard Dean Parsons, Notable Business Executive, Dies at 76
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffNEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup has died. He was 76. Parsons, who…
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Jeff Babineau — longtime golf writer, former Golfweek editor — dies at 62
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffJeff Babineau, a celebrated golf journalist and former editor of Golfweek, passed away on December 9 at his home in Oviedo, Florida, at the age of 62. Known affectionately as…
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Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., one of the world’s most celebrated poets and an iconic voice in African-American literature, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Blacksburg, Virginia, at the…
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In Loving Memory of Robert Ingram BALTIMORE, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The family of Robert “Bob” Ingram is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. A visionary leader and…
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Time to come home dear brother, your tour of duty is through. You’ve given as much as anyone could be expected to do. Just a few steps further, the smoke…
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Ace Cleveland Drakeford, 77, President of The Par Busters Golf Group, Charlotte, NC, Passes Away
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…