Cicely Tyson, who refused to take parts that demeaned Black people dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, the stage, screen, and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered racial...
Betty Wright, Grammy Award-Winning R&B Singer, Dead at 66
Betty Wright, whose hits include “No Pain, (No Gain)” and “Tonight Is the Night,” has died. She was 66. News of her death was shared on...
Little Richard, rock'n'roll pioneer, dies aged 87
Little Richard, one of the pioneers of the first wave of rock’n’roll, has died. He was 87. Richard – whose real name was Richard Penniman...
Remembering Jackie Robinson at 100 yrs Old
Jackie Robinson knew from the start that his quest was bigger than baseball. Baseball was his vehicle -- proudly so. There are a handful...
Sixers to retire Moses Malone’s No. 2 jersey on Feb. 8
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers announced today the team will retire the late Moses Malone’s No. 2 in a special halftime ceremony...
Missy Elliott becomes the first female rapper nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, one of rap's greatest voices and also a songwriter and producer who has crafted songs for Beyonce and...