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Bob Law Stood Tall on the Frontlines and Behind the Scenes, His “Clarion Call” Made News

By Nayaba ArindeThe Tall One has joined The Ancestors. Tributes have come in thick and fast for Bed Stuy’s born and raised radio legend Bob Law, 86, who passed away on Monday, March 30th, 2026.His popular midnight to 5 a.m. weeknight show ‘Night Talk,’...
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Theatre Icon Woodie King, Jr. Passes

By Fern GillespieLegendary griot theatre producer-director Woodie King, Jr, The King of Black Theatre, has died at age 88. King's New Federal Theatre has been at the forefront of producing critically acclaimed plays with social justice themes, for over 50 years. He has mentored...

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Spring C. McClendon Passes

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Media Icon and Pioneer Thomas H. Watkins –Daily Challenge publisher, is remembered and honored

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn-raised Thomas Henry Watkins, founder, owner, and publisher of the New York Daily...
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Remembering Eddie Hibbert

Ena K. McPherson, center, with Eddie Hibbert, right, and friend.
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Lloyd Williams Passes

“It is with profound sadness that The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and the...
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of “The Cosby Show,” Dies at 54

By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA SeniorNational CorrespondentWASHINGTON — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best...
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Baba Surya Passes

It is with pain in my heart that I announce the passing of Baba...
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Salina Coleman (12/4/73 – 11/13/24)

On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Tompkins Park Senior Center’s Writing...
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Abigail Rosen McGrath Passes, and Leaves a Legacy

By Bernice Elizabeth GreenAbigail Rosen McGrath, founder and director of the historic Renaissance House...
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Judith Jamison, brilliant dancer and choreographer, dies at 81

Jamison performed on Broadway and formed her own dance company before returning to serve...
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Legendary actor and ‘Star Wars’’ voice of Darth Vader, James Earl Jones dies at 93

By Jeff Spry,www.space.comThe distinguished stage and screen performer passed away Monday in New York.James...
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Announcement of the Passing of Maitefa Angaza

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Brooklyn, NY … It is with profound sadness that the...
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REFLECTIONS – Maitefa Angaza – In Remembrance of a Beautiful Life

We join Our Time Press and Black Star News in sharing a statement from...
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