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Legendary singer and producer David Bowie died Sunday, according to a statement on the celebrated musician’s official social media pages. He was 69 years old. “David…

Pastors’ Wives HIV Initiative Produce Record Results     CHICAGO (December 2015) -- Amid renewed focus on raising awareness on HIV/AIDS this month, African-American pastors’ wives across...

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* Endometrial cancer has taken the life of singer/model Joanne Borgella who competed on “American Idol” in 2008. She was 32. Via her Facebook page, her family announced her passing on Saturday, October 18 (2014): “With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Joanne. On Saturday, October 18, 2014 […]

*We’re sorry to report that Ahmad “Real” Givens, the star of VH1’s “Real Chance of Love” as well as “I Love New York,” has suffered a setback in his battle with cancer. The latest news, via TMZ, is that it’s spreading and doctors have put him back on chemotherapy. According to his brother, Chance, Real’s […]

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn has died of cancer at 54. Gwynn's sweet left-handed swing made him one of San Diego's...

CHICAGO (AP) -- Vernita Gray, a gay rights activist who wed her partner in Illinois' first same-sex marriage, has died at age 65. Gray died...

The World Health Organization's cancer agency warns there will be 22 million new cases of cancer every year within the next two decades. Monday's report...

When Jayvon Felton's mom took him to the hospital in April, she thought he had a stomach virus. Instead, the 9-year-old was diagnosed with...