In the past year several notable black individuals passed away. Below is short list of individuals you may recognize. Gone but remembered! For a more complete list visit here
Betty Wright - R&B Singer
Bill Withers - Singer - Ain't No Sunshine, Lean On Me, Lovely Day
Bruce Boynton - Civil Rights Figure
Charley Pride - Country Music Icon
Chadwick Boseman - Actor
Cicely Tyson - Actress - Hollywood Trail Blazer
Hank Aaron - Baseball Legend -Home Run King
Ja’net DuBois - Actress
John Lewis - Civil Rights Icon & US Congressman
Johnny Nash - Singer - I Can See Clearly Now
Katherine Johnson - Mathematician - NASA
Kobe Bryant - Professional Athlete
Little Richard - Rock & Roll Icon
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