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Thomas Sayers Ellis, a poet, photographer, educator, and bandleader whose work challenged the boundaries of Black expression in America, died this week at the age of 61. His death was confirmed by family members. A cause has not yet been made public. Ellis was a towering creative presence whose work braided together the lyrical, the…

Seekonk, Massachusetts-A tragic collision late Sunday night has left a Rhode Island community in mourning after 18-year-old Abriana Herrera Perez of Providence was killed in a violent three-car crash on Interstate 195 West, just shy of the Massachusetts–Rhode Island border. The crash occurred shortly before 11:00 p.m., sending shockwaves through both Seekonk and Providence. According…

The community is mourning the loss of David Mangelsdorf, a man whose strength came not from loud words or grand gestures, but from a life lived with quiet grace, humility, and unwavering kindness. David passed away peacefully on [date of passing], held by the love of his family. He was [age] years old. To know…

Holdenville, Oklahoma-A quiet Saturday night in Holdenville turned into a nightmare that will haunt an innocent family—and this community—for years to come. With hearts heavy and a city shaken, authorities are urgently searching for Joshua Draper, a man now wanted in connection with a horrific home invasion and stabbing that left a man clinging to…

Washington, D.C. -A young life filled with promise was cut tragically short early Sunday morning in the heart of Washington, D.C., when Akim Toure, described by loved ones as a peaceful and driven soul, was fatally shot inside a room at the YOTEL hotel on New Jersey Avenue NW. The shooting, which occurred just after…

St. Louis, MO -A routine stop for gas turned into an unthinkable tragedy for 47-year-old Tyieshia McDowell, a beloved mother and friend from Florissant, who was fatally shot while sitting in her car at a gas station in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis. The shooting, which occurred Thursday night on July 31 at a…

Hobe Sound, FL -A shocking act of violence unfolded Friday afternoon at a gas station in Hobe Sound, where a routine stop turned into a nightmare for a 61-year-old grandfather — viciously beaten in front of his wife and young grandchildren. Now, two brothers are behind bars, and a community is left stunned and heartbroken…

Baton Rouge, LA -Another promising life has been stolen, and yet another family is left reeling from heartbreak. Zachary Lewis, a 23-year-old with dreams of building a future in the automotive trade, was shot and killed in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon — the latest victim in a city still grappling with the scourge of…

Long Island, NY-The curtain has fallen on one of Long Island theatre’s brightest lights. Jon Rivera, a gifted performer, devoted mentor, and beloved friend to so many, has passed away — leaving behind a void that can never be truly filled. For decades, Jon was a constant in the local theatre world — not just…

Mount Arlington, NJ -A wave of grief has swept through the Mount Arlington community as the Fire Department announces the heartbreaking loss of one of its own — Firefighter Diego Escobar, whose life of promise, courage, and service was cut tragically short. Though Diego’s tenure with the department was brief, his impact was deep and…