MLK's Youngest Son, Dexter Scott King, Dead at 62 from Prostate Cancer
Monday, 22 January 2024 Dexter Scott King -- the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr. -- has died after a battle with cancer. The King Center announced the sad news Monday -- noting Dexter succumbed to prostate cancer ... which he seems to have been dealing with…
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Remembering Maya Angelou.
Marguerite Annie Johnson was born on
April 4, 1928, and died on May 28, 2014.
Here are five
facts in honor
of the poet.
1. Angelou was the second poet
in history to read a poem at a
presidential inauguration.
2. She worked with both
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
3. She was named Wake Forest University's first Reynolds Professor of American Studies in 1982.
4. Angelou was the
first Black woman to
conduct a streetcar
in San Francisco.
5. Prior to becoming
a poet, she was in an
opera, ‘Porgy and Bess,’
and a journalist.
Happy Birthday,
Maya Angelou!
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This Day in History: , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Is Assassinated.
April 4, 1968.
King was shot and killed
as he stood on the second-floor balcony
of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN.
The “apostle of nonviolence”
had gone to Memphis in support
of a sanitation workers' strike.
Widely recognized as the most prominent
face of the American Civil Rights Movement,
Dr. King was just 39 years old.
In a prophetic speech the night before his murder,
King stated that, “I’ve seen the promised land.
I may not get there with you.".
Petty criminal James Earl Ray was arrested
two months later and eventually
pleaded guilty to King's assassination.
After being sentenced to 99 years in prison,
Ray recanted his confession. Questions of a
conspiracy to assassinate Dr. King continue to linger.
King's death sparked riots in
more than 100 American cities.
On April 9, tens of thousands of mourners
lined the streets of Atlanta to pay their respects
on the day King was laid to rest
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This Day in History:, Selma to Montgomery March Begins.
March 21, 1965.
Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., between 3,000 and
8,000 marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge
out of Selma on their way to Montgomery.
Over the next five days, they were protected by thousands
of federalized Alabama National Guardsmen and soldiers.
Their numbers would swell to around 25,000.
At the state capitol, King would give his
famous "How Long, Not Long" speech.
The march came just days
after the passage of the civil
rights legislation known as
the Voting Rights Act.
The passage of the legislation followed two
unsuccessful attempts at the march which ended
in violence between police and the peaceful protestors.
President Lyndon Johnson cited the violence,
which had been broadcast on national television,
as a turning point in American history.
How long? Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
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5 Super Tuesday , Takeaways.
Biden dominated, but not at
the American Samoa caucus, Jason Palmer was the victor,
taking two delegates from Biden. .
Still, a viable contender has yet to emerge.
Haley falls short, While the former governor of South Carolina
did take Vermont, the gap between her
and Trump elsewhere was too large.
Haley falls short, While the former governor of South Carolina
did take Vermont, the gap between her
and Trump elsewhere was too large.
North Carolina's race for governor
could mirror Biden vs. Trump, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who Trump once referred
to as "better than Martin Luther King," is one
of the country's most polarizing candidates.
Democrats are likely to push hard for Attorney General Josh Stein, painting Robinson as an extremist on certain issues along the way. .
Former NFL linebacker
Rep. Colin Allred wins in Texas, He can now skip facing off with
Sen. Roland Gutierrez again and focus on
beating Sen. Ted Cruz in the general election.
Former NFL linebacker
Rep. Colin Allred wins in Texas, He can now skip facing off with
Sen. Roland Gutierrez again and focus on
beating Sen. Ted Cruz in the general election.
After trying four times, Joe Biden wins Iowa, The state has rejected Biden for decades
but was stripped of its leadoff role,
voting with everyone else.
Biden won easily since it was not a caucus,
but rather a primary, and he was already
an incumbent president, AP reports. .
A Trump-Biden rematch is all but guaranteed. .
A Trump-Biden rematch is all but guaranteed.
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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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OJ Simpson , Dead at 76.
The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. .
His family took to X on April 10
to share the news of his death. .
On April 10th, our father,
Orenthal James Simpson,
succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
He was surrounded by his
children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
During this time of transition, his family
asks that you please respect their
wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million.
At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned
for armed robbery and other felonies. .
He served a nine-year sentence.
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Chance Perdomo, , Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ , Dead at 27.
A representative for Perdomo
confirmed his death, CNN reports. .
On behalf of the family and his
representatives, it is with heavy
hearts that we share the news of
Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing
as a result of a motorcycle accident, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
His passion for the arts and insatiable
appetite for life was felt by all who
knew him, and his warmth will carry
on in those who he loved dearest, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
No other individuals were involved in
the motorcycle accident, CNN reports. .
Perdomo was best known for his roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V.'.
In 2019, he was nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA award for his work in 'Killed by My Debt.'.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television issued a statement about Perdomo's death.
The entire 'Gen V' family is
devastated by the sudden
passing of Chance Perdomo. , Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony
Pictures Television extend our
heartfelt thoughts and support
to Chance’s family and all who
loved him at this difficult time, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
The producers of 'Gen V' also
spoke highly of Perdomo. .
We can’t quite wrap
our heads around this. , Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
For those of us who knew him and
worked with him, Chance was always
charming and smiling, an enthusiastic
force of nature, an incredibly talented
performer, and more than anything
else, just a very kind, lovely person, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
Even writing about him in the past
tense doesn’t make sense. We are so
sorry for Chance’s family, and we are
grieving the loss of our friend and
colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X
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Eric Carmen, , ‘Hungry Eyes’ Singer, , Dead at 74.
Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen,
who wrote hits such as "All By Myself"
and "Hungry Eyes," died "in his sleep, over
the weekend," his wife, Amy Carmen, said.
It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen, Amy Carmen, via statement.
It brought him great joy to know, that
for decades, his music touched so many
and will be his lasting legacy, Amy Carmen, via statement.
Please respect the family’s privacy as we mourn our enormous loss, Amy Carmen, via statement.
Carmen formed the Raspberries
in 1970. They released four albums
with Capitol Records, AP reports. .
Carmen formed the Raspberries
in 1970. They released four albums
with Capitol Records, AP reports. .
The group disbanded in 1975, at which
point Carmen launched his solo career. .
The group disbanded in 1975, at which
point Carmen launched his solo career. .
His self-titled debut album included the massive hit "All By Myself," which sold over 1 million copies.
Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".
Other hits include "Make Me Lose Control" and "Almost Paradise.".
Carmen's other albums include 'Boats Against the Current,' 'Change of Heart,' 'Tonight You're Mine' and a second self-titled album.
In 1987, "Hungry Eyes" was featured
in the movie 'Dirty Dancing,' helping the album to sell over 32 million copies. .
The Raspberries reunited for some
shows in the early 2000s
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