▌CELEBRATION OF LIFE ▌ Dorothy I. Height (March 24, 1912 - April 20, 2010)

Civil Rights pioneer and heroine Dorothy Irene Height has died. Dr. Height was the Chair and President Emerita of the National Council of Negro Women headquartered in Washington, DC, but her accomplishments begin early in the 20th Century, spilling over until now, and exceeding her through her ongoing work and legacy. Dr. Height was 98. See a more comprehensive snapshot of her life here.

▌CELEBRATION OF LIFE ▌ GURU (July 17, 1966 - April 19, 2010)

 (GURU, left)

GURU of Gang Starr passed last night, April 19th, after a long battle with cancer. The artist was 43 years old. Check this letter from GURU to his fans and supporters, republished by AllHipHop.com.