An Appreciation

Charismatic Southern hip-hop pioneer who discovered Outkast and gave Future his start died at age 52

The legendary Brooklyn DJ, who played vital roles in Big Daddy Kane and Notorious B.I.G.’s careers, died at 57

Gossett’s decadeslong career broke barriers and he had the scars to prove it

He was the one man who gave Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone a run for their money

Award-winning actor discovered his comedic talents late in his career

He believed his character on ‘Being Mary Jane’ brought a new depth to television

For six decades, Avant, who died at age 92, was a peerless dealmaker in entertainment and politics

The star escaped from her abuser, but the conditions that created him remain

In my tough Cleveland neighborhood, we appreciated how Cleveland Browns great stood up for himself and other Black people

As a ‘race man’ he put his time, money and even life on the line