So far, in 2025, we’ve had to say goodbye to some notable Black people. Irv Gotti, the influential record executive, producer, and entrepreneur best known for founding Murder Inc. Records ...

His work often focused on the lives of ordinary Black people, capturing their struggles, dreams, and resilience. Why “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” Became Famous: This poem’s fame lies in its ...

Stewart, Jr. was a retired U.S. Air Force officer and one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. Born on July 4 ...