Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the ninth president of Morgan State University, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of growth, innovation, and advocacy for historically Black colleges and universities.
Category: Obituaries
Posted inReligion
Funeral services announced for Elder Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson, 74, a beloved church elder, will be laid to rest Sept. 17 at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services in Randallstown. Friends and community members remembered him as a gentle and caring leader.
Posted inObituaries
Funeral arrangements announced for Rohulamin Quander, retired judge and family historian
Rohulamin Quander, a dedicated judge and historian, dies at 81. Remembered for his advocacy, historical preservation, and community support.
Posted inBlack History
Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil of legendary A&T Four passes away at 83
Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil, one of the famed A&T Four whose 1960 sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth’s helped spark the Civil Rights Movement, has died at 83. McNeil’s courageous act of protest alongside his classmates laid the groundwork for desegregation and continues to inspire generations committed to justice and equality.
Posted inObituaries
SFC (Ret.) Willie Cummings dies at age 98
SFC (Ret.) Willie R. Cummings, a 98-year-old veteran of the US Army, passed away on August 20th and will be interred at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Bragg, with donations to be made to First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC in lieu of flowers.
Posted inObituaries
Funeral services announced for minority business advocate and attorney Anthony ‘Tony’ Robinson
Anthony “Tony” W. Robinson, a civil rights attorney and longtime advocate for minority businesses, has died at 76. Funeral services will be held Aug. 11–12 in Baltimore to honor his decades of service, including his leadership of the Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Posted inNational News
Civil rights attorney James Ferguson II, who helped integrate schools, dies at 82
By Ashleigh FieldsSpecial to the AFRO Longtime attorney and civil rights activist James Ferguson II died on July 21, leaving a hole in the lives and hearts of former clients, business partners and the country’s living icons. Ferguson, a North Carolina native, earned his stake in legal prominence with the landmark Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board […]
Posted inBlack History
In Memoriam: Founding CBC member and Missouri trailblazer Bill Clay Sr. dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights icon, labor rights champion, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died at 94. The Missouri trailblazer served 32 years in Congress, where he fiercely advocated for equity, workers’ rights, and Black political empowerment.
Posted inNational News
Family of Charles B. Rangel announces funeral plans
Press release via Amsterdam News The family of retired Congressman Charles B. Rangel announces a series of activities to honor his life and legacy leading up to his funeral service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Congressman Rangel will be memorialized in the coming days, with opportunities for the public to pay their respects. Public Activities: Lying […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Obituary: Dorothy Anna Williams, matriarch and former federal employee, dies at 95
Dorothy Anna Williams is remembered as a gracious and vibrant matriarch whose warmth, charm, and adventurous spirit left a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she embraced life fully—from her decades-long career in public service to her later years filled with travel, card games, and cherished family moments.
Posted in!Front Page Arts and Entertainment
Nikki Giovanni laid to rest in Cincinnati
Nikki Giovanni, a prolific author and activist, was laid to rest in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, following a public visitation in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she served as a Virginia Tech professor for more than three decades.
Posted inNational News
Remembering Gladys Blount and Romay Johnson-Davis, women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Two members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Mrs. Gladys Blount and Mrs. Romay Johnson-Davis, are remembered for their courageous service during WWII, their long and meaningful lives, and their contributions to the fashion industry.