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The Legendary Nobel Prize-Winning Beloved Author Toni Morrison Passes At 88

U.S. author Toni Morrison, whose 1987 novel Beloved about a runaway slave won a Pulitzer Prize and contributed to a body of work that made her the first black woman to be presented the Nobel Prize in Literature, has died at the age of 88, her publisher said.Continue reading

Harlem’s Margo Rodriguez, Half Of Mambo Duo, Passes (Video)

Margo Rodriguez, half of the husband-and-wife team Augie and Margo, who danced the mambo on television and before presidents and helped it evolve from a nightclub craze into popular entertainment.Continue reading

100-Year-Old Tuskegee Airman Wilfred DeFour Found Dead In Harlem Home

Wilfred DeFour, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen — an all-black squadron of World War II pilots that inspired Americans across the country — died in his Harlem home Saturday. He was 100 writes our source.Continue reading

Harlem’s Olivia Cole Emmy-Winning Actress Passes

Olivia Cole, the Emmy-winning actress known for her work in such TV programs as Roots and Backstairs at the White House, died January 19, 2018, at her home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she lived for nearly 30 years. She was 75.Continue reading

Harlem’s Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker Passes At 88

Wyatt Tee Walker (August 16, 1929 – January 23, 2018) was an African-American pastor, national civil rights leader, theologian, and cultural historian. Continue reading

Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory Passes, 1932 – 2017

Richard Claxton "Dick" Gregory, October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017, was an American civil rights activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, comedian, conspiracy theorist, and occasional actor throughout Harlem for decades. Continue reading

Mrs. Shirley Gooding And Family Note Regarding Harlem’s Late Great Cuba Gooding Sr.

To the many fans and all who loved Cuba Gooding Sr., who for 45 years was the lead vocalist of “The Main Ingredient,” the Gooding family, wife, Mrs. Shirley Gooding, and children, April Gooding, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Omar Gooding, Thomas Gooding, and the Gooding grandchildren...Continue reading

Harlem Man Has Seizure And Dies In Police Custody

Sadly, police are trying to determine how a man died in custody after cops responded to his Harlem home on a routine call, sources said.Continue reading

Natalie Cole, Grammy Winning Singer Passes

Harlem fave singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat “King” Cole who carried on his musical legacy, has died.Continue reading

Meadowlark Lemon, The Sweet Prince Of The Harlem Globetrotters

George Lemon III (April 25, 1932 – December 27, 2015), known professionally as "Meadowlark" Lemon, was an American basketball player, actor, minister and Harlem ambassador. Continue reading

Rest In Peace Harlem Tech Man Hank Williams

By Danny Tisdale Hank Williams, 50, was hospitalized for over a week while battling pneumonia and myocarditis, which can be caused by a viral infection of the heart.Continue reading

Rev. Al Sharpton On The Passing Of Amelia Boynton

President and founder of Harlem-based National Action Network, Reverend Al Sharpton released the following statement on civil rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson.Continue reading

Morgan Freeman’s Step-Granddaughter Passes In Harlem (update)

E’Dena Hines, the 33-year-old step-granddaughter of Morgan Freeman, has died after receiving multiple stab wounds in New York City on Sunday, according to media reports.Continue reading

Announcement Of The Passing Of Vivian E. Jones

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved District Administrator, Ms. Vivian E. Jones. Continue reading

Cops Arrest Man Who Allegedly Killed Teen At Harlem Project

Cops nabbed the man they say shot down an innocent 18-year-old who was trying to keep the peace at a Harlem housing project.Continue reading