Edward G. Gardner, a trailblazing businessman in the beauty industry as the co-founder of Soft Sheen Products, has passed away, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. He was 98. Gardner’s passing was confirmed by his children in a statement. “He was born…
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Former Denver Broncos Player Ronnie Hillman Passes Away at 31
Ronnie Hillman, a former running back with the Denver Broncos, has passed away, reports Yahoo Sports. He was 31. Hillman’s family confirmed his passing in a message posted to his Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared…
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Activist Dorothy Pittman Hughes, Co-founder of Ms. Magazine, Passes Away
Dorothy Pittman Hughes, an activist, community organizer, feminist and co-founder of the revolutionary feminist magazine, Ms., has passed away. Born in Lumpkin, Georgia in 1938, Dorothy Pittman Hughes has lived a life dedicated to service and uplift, especially when it…
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‘Woman In Motion’ Nichelle Nichols Best Known As Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura Dies At 89
Nichelle Nichols at the premiere for “Star Trek: Discovery” Source: Michael Tran / Getty The original Lt. Uhura has made her final journey beyond the stars. Sci-fi legend Nichelle Nichols reportedly died Saturday evening. She was 89. As reported by…
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Shonka Dukureh, Blues Singer Who Found Fame In ‘Elvis’ Biopic, Dies At 44
Shonka Dukureh performing in the “Elvis” movie. | Source: Instagram.com/iamshonkadukureh Hollywood is suffering an unexpected and unfortunate loss after reports confirm that blues singer and budding actress Shonka Dukureh was found dead Thursday inside her apartment in Nashville, Tennessee. The…
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Barry Harris, an Acclaimed Jazz Pianist and Ambassador of Bebop, Passes Away at 91
Barry Harris, an acclaimed jazz pianist and standard-bearer of bebop throughout his 70+ years career as a performer, passed away on Wednesday at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, New Jersey, NPR reports. He was 91. According to Kira von…
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