Gone Too Soon – The Nerds of Color

February 18, 2016 Dennis R. Upkins

Why Dwayne McDuffie Was Better Than You

One cannot discuss black excellence (specifically in speculative fiction) without discussing one of the most gifted and progressive storytellers, ever

Gone Too Soon Music Sci Fi

January 11, 2016 Shawn Taylor

Farewell to the Star Man

David Bowie was one of the first white musicians ever played in my home. My aunt, who was a musician

DC Comics Gone Too Soon

August 19, 2015 Dennis R. Upkins

Character Study: Barbara Gordon

Dedicated to the late Yvonne Craig — who passed away yesterday. It’s a shame how much Barbara Gordon/Batgirl is perhaps

Gone Too Soon Video Games

July 17, 2015 Diego

Remembering Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata

I had just finished teaching my fifth grade class in Japan when I heard the news that the President of

Art Gone Too Soon

April 24, 2015 Keith Chow

R.I.P. Francis Tsai

Last night, the SIUniverse family was rocked when we learned we had lost one of our own. Francis Tsai, who

Gone Too Soon Movies Television

August 12, 2014 Keith Chow

R.I.P. Robin Williams

Like most of the world, we were shocked to hear of the passing of Robin Williams last night. It’s hard

Art Gone Too Soon

June 2, 2014 Keith Chow

R.I.P. Yuri Kochiyama: For All The Free by Jef Castro

Last night, news broke across social media that legendary human rights activist Yuri Kochiyama had passed away. Official news sources

Art Gone Too Soon Poetry

May 28, 2014 Keith Chow

R.I.P. Maya Angelou

We are all saddened by the loss of Maya Angelou, who has passed away at the age of 86. Upon

Comics Gone Too Soon

February 21, 2014 David F. Walker

Remembering Dwayne McDuffie, Part 2

Three years ago today, we lost the beloved Dwayne McDuffie. In person, Dwayne towered well over six feet tall, which

Comics Gone Too Soon

February 20, 2014 David F. Walker

Today is Dwayne McDuffie’s Birthday

[Ed. note: David originally wrote this for BadAzz Mofo on Monday, and we’re running it today in honor of what

Comics Gone Too Soon

January 29, 2014 Keith Chow

R.I.P. Morrie Turner

On Saturday, the world lost another legend when cartoonist Morrie Turner passed away at the age of 90 after suffering

Gone Too Soon Literature Poetry

January 9, 2014 Keith Chow

NOC Poetry: R.I.P. Amiri Baraka

The world lost a titan of the Black Arts Movement when the poet Amiri Baraka passed away today in Newark,

Gone Too Soon Martial Arts Movies

January 9, 2014 David F. Walker

Run Run Shaw and the Impact of Kung Fu Movies on Black America

Originally posted at BadaAzz Mofo Earlier this week, Run Run Shaw, co-founder of the legendary Shaw Brothers Studios, died at

Gone Too Soon Television

January 1, 2014 Trish Broome

Remembering James Avery

If you’re a fan of ‘90s pop culture, and you appreciate hip hop music and quality comedy television, then you

Gone Too Soon

December 5, 2013 The Nerds of Color

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

July 18, 1918 — December 5, 2013

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November 21, 2013 Keith Chow

Remembering Dwayne McDuffie

Dwayne McDuffie is one of the most important figures in the history of the comic book industry. Perhaps that’s hyperbole,

Gone Too Soon Video Games

September 20, 2013 The Nerds of Color

Nintendo Nostalgia: The Passing of Hiroshi Yamauchi

If names like Donkey Kong, Mario, Power Pad, or Gameboy mean anything to you, then you may shed a tear

DC Comics Gone Too Soon Television

August 19, 2013 Keith Chow

Remembering Lee Thompson Young

This afternoon, actor Lee Thompson Young was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Los Angeles home after