In Memoriam [2022]

Black Health and Wellbeing in St. Louis

We acknowledge Champions and Civil Rights icons who passed away in 2021.

Alvin Sykes (1956–2021) Self-Taught Legal Defender and Civil Rights Activist
Alvin Sykes (1956–2021)
Self-Taught Legal Defender and Civil Rights Activist
bell hooks (1952–2021) Author, Professor, Feminist, and Social Activist
bell hooks (1952–2021)
Author, Professor, Feminist, and Social Activist
Betty White (1921-2020) Actress and Comedian
Betty White (1922-2021)
Actress, Comedian and Ally
Biz Markie - Michael K. Williams
Biz Markie – Marcel Theo Hall
(1964-2021)
Rapper, DJ and Record Producer

Cicely Tyson (1924–2021) Actress
Cicely Tyson (1924–2021)
Actress, Author, Luminary, Muse
Colin Powell (1937–1921) Politician, Diplomat, and Veteran
Colin Powell (1937–2021) Politician, Diplomat, and Veteran

Desmond Tutu (1931–2021) Anglican bishop, Anti-apartheid and Human Rights Activist
Desmond Tutu (1931–2021) Anglican bishop, Anti-apartheid and Human Rights Activist
DMX (EarlSimmons)
DMX – Earl Simmons (1970-2021) Rapper, Actor
Hank Aaron (1934–2021) Baseball player, Home-Run King and Civil Rights Icon
Hank Aaron (1934–2021)
Baseball player, Home-Run King and Civil Rights Icon
Jacqueline Avant
Jacqueline Avant (1940-2021) Model, Philanthropist, Activist
Joanne Rogers
Joanne Rogers (1928-2021) Musician and Producer
Marion Ramsey
Marion Ramsey (1947-2021)
Actress and Singer
Michael K. Williams (1966–2021) Dancer and Actor
Michael K. Williams (1966–2021) Dancer and Actor
Sidney Poitier (1927–2022) Actor, Film Director, and Ambassador
Sidney Poitier (1927–2022)
Actor, Film Director, and Ambassador
Suzanne Douglas
Suzanne Douglas (1957-2021)
Actress

Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh (1980-2021)
Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur

Health Wellbeing Champions 2022
In Memoriam
2022
Black History Month
2021