Tag: Black Celebrities

We're not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 rolls past the halfway mark, we continue to say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous impact on the culture. Although they are gone, they will never be forgotten. From actors to athletes, to politicians and more, we're honoring the Black legends we lost in 2026.

We're not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 rolls past the halfway mark, we continue to say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous impact on the culture. Although they are gone, they will never be forgotten. From actors to athletes, to politicians and more, we're honoring the Black legends we lost in 2026.

Outside of being two of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King are also a beautiful image of Black love rising in a world trying to push them down. Introduced to each other by a mutual friend in 1952, it did not take long for the pair to tie the knot the following year. They quickly became one of the greatest love stories in America as they shaped the civil rights movement and had four children together.

Former New York Mets slugger Butch Huskey has died at 54, leaving behind a career remembered for both his power and his connection to Jackie Robinson. Huskey spent most of his seven-year MLB career with the Mets, although it also included stints with the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. His best season came in 1997, when he hit 24 home runs and drove in 81.

When it comes to celebrity real estate, New York City has no shortage of jaw-dropping homes. Just ask Keke Palmer and Carmelo Anthony, who've each put their own stamp on city living with spaces that are equal parts stylish and luxurious. From modern apartments to homes full of character, these properties prove you don't have to leave the Big Apple to live large.

Discover the secluded celebrity haven of Alpine, NJ, where iconic Black stars like Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, and Chris Rock have created a private paradise.