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BOSSIP can confirm that Assata Shakur, the revolutionary whose name has become a rallying cry for freedom fighters across generations, has passed away at 78. Born JoAnne Deborah Byron on July 16, 1947, in Queens, New York, the godmother and step-aunt of Tupac Shakur transformed herself into one of the most influential figures of the […] The post Rest In Power: Assata Shakur, Revolutionary, Author, & Black Liberation Icon Passes Away At 78 appeared first on Bossip.
Robert Redford, Oscar-Winning Actor and Director, Dies at 89 Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. According to The New York Times, Redford passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home in the mountains near Provo, Utah. […]
Tabitha Brown’s well-intentioned PSA to entrepreneurs didn’t land, as fans pushed back against what they saw as tone-deaf advice.
Vivian Ayers Allen, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet, scholar, and artist who was also the mother of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, has died at 102. On Thursday, Debbie Allen shared the news with a poetic tribute that reflected her mother’s own creative spirit. A native of Chester, South Carolina, Vivian Ayers Allen was a trailblazer […] The post Vivian Ayers Allen, Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Poet & Mother Of Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad, Passes Away At 102 appeared first on Bossip.
Russell Wilson’s latest 3BRAND photoshoot is a true family affair, featuring his wife Ciara and their children in a stylish, purpose-driven campaign that celebrates dreaming big.
During its 57th National Convention, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly inducted eight extraordinary women as Honorary Members, celebrating their remarkable contributions to society.
The system has again demonstrated the degree to which the brutality inflicted by a powerful man like Sean “Diddy” Combs can be sanitized, rationalized, and mitigated.
On June 2, a jury acquitted the 55-year-old hip-hop mogul of racketeering and sex trafficking but found him guilty of violating the Mann Act.
Celebrate these iconic Black figures and their lasting contributions, proving that greatness often comes with a June glow.
The nation’s iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem announced a record breaking $3.2 million raised at its 2025 Spring gala.
As we step into 2025, several beloved celebrities are marking a major milestone—turning 50! From musicians to actors, these stars have not only captured our hearts over the years but also continue to influence the entertainment world. Get ready to celebrate the legendary figures reaching this iconic age and discover how they’ve stayed relevant while […]
Judge Melodye Armstrong reminds us that high-profile cases like Sean Diddy Combs’ serve as more than courtroom drama—they are powerful teachable moments.
