Black Educated & Broke

08/05/2026

It’s not being talked about enough! A comedy pioneer & radio legend has died. Jedda Jones, most notoriously known as “Ms Dupree” on the Tom Joyner Morning Show passed away from a long illness on July 29, 2026. She was an actress, stand up comedian & writer whose contributions to black women in comedy go back 5 decades. Her comedy mentee and friend, 🌟 𝓗𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝓕𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃🌟 shared the news via her social media. Jones was 73.
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06/03/2026

From , Peabo Bryson has died.

03/17/2026

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We are sad to report that Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of “Showtime at The Apollo,” has passed away at the age of 74. 🕊️

Details: https://blackamericaweb.com/2026/03/17/kiki-shepard-showtime-at-the-apollo-dead-obit/

Her rep tells TMZ that she died of a massive heart attack on Monday in Los Angeles.

Known for her iconic presence on the legendary music showcase from 1987 to 2002, she shared the stage with Steve Harvey and introduced countless aspiring performers at the historic Apollo Theater.

03/16/2026

03/04/2026

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02/17/2026

From , Civil Rights Icon, The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr has died.

12/30/2025

The great gospel composer Richard Smallwood, inspired by Gospel Pioneer Roberta Martin and trained by the Iconic Roberta Flack, has died at the age of 77.