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Chemotherapy Pioneer Jane Cooke Wright Dies at 93

Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a trailblazer in cancer treatment making chemotherapy a standard treatment for cancer patients.

Black History Month has ended, but we don’t adhere to the 28 day limit on recognition of African American excellence.

Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneer in cancer treatment.  She spearheaded the treatment of chemotherapy as a standard treatment for cancer patients.  She died at home in Guttenberg, New Jersey at the age of 93 on February 19.

Medicine was in Wright’s blood.  Her father, Dr. Louis Tompkins Wright, was also a well-respected physician who was the first African American doctor to be appointed to a staff position at a New York municipal hospital.  He also became the first African American police surgeon, according to the Afro’s report from the National Institutes of Health. (more…)

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We Remember…the Fallen of 2012

As the New Year settles upon us and we reflect on all those we’ve lost.  Let us remember those who have made an impact on every aspect of our entertainment culture.

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan,  died at the age of 54, with complications from a heart attack. The Don of Soul Train, Don Cornelius, committed suicide at the age of 75.  Whitney Houston, died from an accidental fall in her bathroom in her hotel room at the age of 51.

Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys lost his battle with cancer at age 47. Chuck Brown, died at the age of 75, after a bout with pneumonia. Donna Summer, died at 63, after fighting lung cancer.  Nick Ashford, Hip Hop executive Chris Lighty, known for building the careers of Diddy, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent died at 44, from an apparent suicide.   (more…)

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We Remember: Ebony Managing Editor Terry Glover Dies At Age 57

Terry Glover, managing editor for Ebony Magazine, dies at age 57 from colon cancer, Monday, December 24, 2012.

Ebony magazine is a world-class magazine that can lend its success to those that have directed the vision of one of America’s favorite magazines.

The managing editor for Ebony magazine, Terry Glover, died on Christmas Eve in her Chicago home after a battle with colon cancer, according to Yahoo! News.  She was suffering from the disease for the last two years according to her husband Kendall Glover. (more…)

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Owner of Soul Food Mecca ‘Sylvia’s’ Dies at 86

Sylvia Woods, The Queen of Soul Food and the owner of Sylvia's, passes away at 86.

There haven’t been many people pass through New York City without having certain cultural cornerstones on their “to do” list.  They hit the Schomburg, make it over to the Kennedy Center, shuffle through Times Square and last, but certainly not least, they travel to Harlem, USA, to the soul food mecca.

Sylvia’s has been the foundation for all soul food restaurants throughout the U.S. for 50 years.  The restaurant’s owner also known as The Queen of Soul Food, Sylvia Woods, 86, passed away hours before the mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, was set to pay tribute to her (more…)

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Cissy Houston’s Last Words to Whitney

Cissy Houston with her "Nippy", Whitney Elizabeth Houston.

Whitney Houston had a special bond with her mother.  She and Bobbi Kristina seem to share the same bond.  And while Cissy Houston was grieving in a way that may have been too deep for words, she still managed to put together very beautiful words for the Homegoing program.

Her words, so eloquent, are a telling account of a mother’s (more…)

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We Remember Iconic African Americans of 2011

Gilbert "Gil" Scott Heron passed on May 27th of this year. He is one of the most profound poets and musicians of our time, who helped build the soundtrack of the civil rights and black power movement of the 70s. He's best known for his poetic song "The Revolution Will Not be Televised."

Every year, we lose members of the African American family that have been instrumental and encouraging to our lives.  Those that have used their talents to increase our lives are worthy of remembrance and this year the list is filled with dynamic individuals of note. (more…)

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Amy Winehouse Death Opens Eyes on Will and Testament

Amy Winehouse

The whole world was shocked to hear of Amy Winehouse’s sudden death…kinda.  She had been in the news with an undeniable drug and alcohol habit that showed up on stage with her in a fall or just loopy behavior.   She wrote a song about not going to rehab, but ignoring her prior judgment, she voluntarily checked herself in.  She had been recently released from rehab and her autopsy came back “inconclusive.”

Even with dying so unexpectedly though, she had updated her will and (more…)

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We Remember: Former Runnin’ Rebel and NBA Player Armen Gilliam

Armen Gilliam in his days as power forward for UNLV.

The 1987 UNLV Runnin’ Rebel team ran a perfectly exciting basketball season all the way to the Final Four.  Jerry Tarkanian was the coach and the whole nation was watching as this team exhibited professional ability in their exhilarating season.  They rode high with the assistance of a major power forward that will always be remembered.

Armen Gilliam, 47, was a major component of the NBA as well.  He played for several teams including the Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets, and the Utah Jazz before retiring in 2000.  Gilliam was still keeping himself fit by (more…)

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