Judith Jamison, American dancer and former artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died over the weekend at the age of 81. According to Christopher Zunner, Ailey’s spokesman, announced that Jamison died Saturday in New York after a brief illness surrounded by close friends.

Jamison began studying ballet at the age of six at the Judimar School of Dance. After years of dedication and practice, she joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965. There, for 15 years in a row, she became one of the most eminent soloists.

After her time there, she appeared as a guest dancer with various ballet corporations and on Broadway. Ultimately, Jamison returned to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as artistic director, a position she held for 21 years and was later promoted to creative director emeritus.

Not only was she an icon on stage and in her choreography, but she was also a source of inspiration with timeless beauty. Her first performance of the legendary song “Revelations” was in 1970, when she rocked wing eyeliner, daring eye shadow and long eyelashes. She then traveled to the UK in 1973 to perform at their Alvin Ailey studio, wearing natural hair and no makeup. The dancer wore a head wrap with minimal makeup the following yr at the New York premiere.

In 1978, she performed Ailey’s legendary dance “Cry” along with her natural hair – which he choreographed in honor of his mother and dedicated to black women. In 1979, she played Carola Polakov Resort, showing off her natural chocolate skin in Ready to Wear Advance. In her Broadway debut, she played the lead in Sophisticated Ladies, wearing red lipstick, eyeliner and long eyelashes. Fast forward to 2018, Jamison attended Black Girls Rock 2018 wearing striking eyeliner and a bald head to just accept the Living Legend Award.

And he’s an everlasting legend. We are endlessly grateful for Jamison’s work and inspiration through various mediums. Her legacy will survive. Below, to have a good time Jamison’s beautiful life, a compilation of some of her most inspiring beauty moments over the years.

Coco Gauffstar power just reached a brand new level. In a 12 months in which she established herself as one of the crucial dynamic forces in tennis, she wrapped up her tally in historic style.

Gauff once more made history by becoming the youngest player in twenty years to win the celebrated WTA Finals held in Riyad, Saudi Arabia (the last feat was achieved by Maria Sharapova in 2004). In a season characterised by determination, resilience and record-breaking performances, the 20-year-old defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen in a tough-fought three-set match.

On November 5, celebrity blogger and reality star Jason Lee was elected to the Stockton, California, city council. Lee ran for the District 6 seat, defeating Vice Mayor Kimberly Warmsly.

Lee posted a celebratory message on Instagram thanking voters and emphasizing his commitment to improving the Stockton community.

“I am deeply honored to have earned the support and trust of my neighbors, my hometown voters, and you.”

“Now I begin the work of creating safer and stronger communities, improving our quality of life and charting our next chapter,” he said.

According to . He moved out of the city in his youth and has been traveling around the world ever since. Still, Lee believes the city government isn’t doing a satisfactory job of caring for the community.

“I just grew up in south Stockton I knew my friends were there (and) my grandmother was there. We had a good time and then there were funerals,” Lee said. “Unfortunately, until I left South Stockton and saw the world, I didn’t really understand how South Stockton had been neglected for decades…I’m not saying there wasn’t some work, but there wasn’t much of it.”

Lee says running for office reminds him of his life before entertainment.

“Running for office reminded me of when I worked for the Union for 11 years at SEIU. It’s really purposeful work,” Lee states. “But being able to help people in my community where I grew up, where my family still lives and where I returned is the most important thing to me. This is my passion.”

The newly elected city councilor showed that he is not going to give in to pressure and is able to defend his beliefs in business. Recently, Lee became famous after his clash with music mogul Jay-Z.

Following the allegations against music executive Sean “P Diddy” Combs, Lee opened up about the power of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s alleged transgressions.

The podcast host claims that Jay-Z’s associates continuously contact him and he is not going to be intimidated by threats.

“JAY-Z, I know you’re watching because people are calling me. Stop having people call me. You can call me yourself, you know how to get my number. People call me. Call me yourself because this is going to go viral over here,” Lee said.

“I will tell you the audience that if I do go missing, all the calls I get are about him,” he continued.

Congratulations to Lee on his recent political journey.