Obituaries

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

Notable People Who Have Passed Away in 2025 UPDATED: April 14th 2025 4:00PM Death is an inevitable part of life, a profound reminder of our shared fragility. The losses of 2025 have been especially heavy, as we’ve said goodbye to remarkable individuals who touched countless lives through their talents and achievements. From trailblazers in art, […]

D'Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary soul/R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has died at 64 following a battle with bladder cancer.

Dr. Hazel Dukes, a prominent figure in New York State politics and former NAACP national president, died at the age of 92 over the weekend. Numerous poilitical figures paid homage to her lengthy career of service.

We are sad to report that legendary singer/songwriter Roberta Flack has reportedly passed away at the age of 88. An official statement from her publicist, Elaine Schock, reads, “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She […]

I’ll never forget where I was and what I was doing the morning of Jan. 26, 2020, nearly five years ago now. That Sunday started out like any other in college for me, which at the time involved heading over to my newspaper’s office, the Northern Star, to layout and design the sports section pages […]

Andrew Young, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, eulogized Jimmy Carter at his funeral in Washington, D.C. Read the full text here.

Former President Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy were honored in a deeply moving ceremony. Here are the photos capturing the heartfelt moments from his funeral:

A proud Washington, D.C. native and Longtime News4 journalist Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 due to...

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 on December 29th, 2024. The former president lived a long life, and many people are remembering him for more than just being president. He served a the US President from 1977 to 1981 and is often known for his […]

PLAINS, Ga. — Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. His son said he died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He is the longest-lived former President in our nation’s history. His wife Rosalynn Carter passed away at the couple’s home in November 2023 at the age of 96. He […]

While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died in our Black culture.