Peter “Peetah” Morgan, the lead singer in the contemporary reggae outfit Morgan Heritage, died yesterday (February 25), The Associated Press reports, confirming a statement on the band’s social media. No cause of death was given. Morgan was 46-years-old.
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Regina Jollivette Frazier, an esteemed leader on Breakthrough Miami’s board of directors, died peacefully on Feb. 16, 2024. Her legacy is one of impactful contributions, notable achievements and unwavering dedication to excellence. Known as a powerful force for education equity, rigor and enriching experiences, Frazier’s influence extended throughout the Breakthrough Youth Village, South Florida and the nation.
Retired Miami Herald Editorial Page Editor Nancy Ancrum, who kept a watchful eye on Florida governors and South Florida leaders, gave voice to those who had been silenced and guided her team to two Pulitzer Prizes, died Friday after a long illness. She was 67. In the photo above, she is shown at an event at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center on June 2, 2017.
While Kenneth Durante was in high school, he played on the school’s football team and was given the nickname ‘Rock’ because he was such a tough player on the team.
He received his education from the Broward County School System; Bethune Elementary in Hollywood, FL, later the family moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL where he attended Rock Island Elementary, Everglades Junior High (presently William Dandy) and Piper High School class of 1973. He played on Piper’s Varsity Basketball Team.
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Reading books about African Americans during the month of February, and not only, has become an essential practice for promoting empathy, understanding and appreciation for what Blacks have contributed to American society.
One of the trailblazers in Black haircare and beauty products has passed away. Established in 1967 as Dudley Products Inc., the founder Dr. Joe L. Dudley Sr, has passed away at that age of 86. Three generations of Dudley family members have worked at Dudley Beauty Corp. and his legacy will continue to live on.
How their disaffiliation stands to have a bigger impact on their communities and why leaders are hopeful they’ll come back.
The alliance between the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church creates a faith-based turnout effort among Black voters who usually support Democrats as President Joe Biden is seeking reelection.