Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2024

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UPDATED: 1:15 p.m. ET., July 6th, 2024

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson died on Saturday (July 6th). According to a report from TMZ, Jackson along with two others was killed in a car accident with two other vehicles in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, his hometown.

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Jackson started his collegiate career with the University of Alabama Crimson Tide before transferring to the University of Oregon. He was a standout corner for the Oregon Ducks in his final year, racking up 34 tackles, two sacks and three interceptions.

Jackson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft back in April, 108th overall.

Khyree Jackson was only 24 years old.

Learn more below about who in our culture has passed away so far this year in 2024 Below

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