In Memoriam
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UB In Memoriam: Legendary Trailblazer Nikki Giovanni
One of the widely read American poets, Nikki Giovanni who has spurred movements, turned hearts, and informed generations, has passed…
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UB In Memoriam: The Legendary Quincy Jones
The world has loss a genius, legendary Quincy Jones passed away on November 3rd, 2024. Quincy Jones was 91 years…
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UB In Memoriam: Legendary Frankie Beverly
Today we mourn the loss of legendary Frankie Beverly. He passed away at the age of 77. His family released…
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UB In Memoriam: Legendary EGOT James Earl Jones
Esteemed EGOT winner, legendary actor James Earl Jones has passed away today. James Earl Jones was 93. Known for his…
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UB In Memoriam: Legendary Singer/Songwriter Angela Bofill
Angela Bofill died this past Thursday, June 13th, announced via her official Facebook, she was 70. “On behalf of my…
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UB In Memoriam: Legendary Actor Louis Gossett, Jr.
Legendary actor Louis Gossett, Jr. passed away at the age of 87. Louis Gossett died Thursday night in Santa Monica,…
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UB In Memoriam: Irish Grinstead of 702
Irish Grinstead, of R&B trio 702, passed away yesterday September 16th. She was 43. In December the group announced, Irish…
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UB In Memoriam: Clarence Avant | ‘The Godfather of Black Music’
One Thing for Certain, Two Things for Sure…Clarence Avant is responsible for some of the greatest R&B music of our…
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UB In Memoriam: Singer, Actor & Activist Harry Belafonte Jr.
Singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte Jr., passed away today April 25th, 2023. Mr. Belafonte was at his home in…
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Music Executive Robert Louis Gordy, Sr. Passes Away at 91
Recording artist, songwriter, producer, and music executive, Robert Louis Gordy, Sr., younger brother of Motown founder, Berry Gordy, passed away…
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