Akili Ramsess has suffered a devastating loss

11/4 UPDATE: We are so sorry to bring you this devastating update. Ten-year-old Kisasi passed away today. Kisasi - or "Sauce the Boss" - brought so much joy to the lives of so many. was surrounded by loving family members every moment he spent in the hospital. Please continue to wrap your arms around Akili and her family.

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Akili Ramsess, a dear friend and colleague to so many, lost her eldest son, the beautiful and talented Taraja, and three of her grandchildren - Taraja’s 13-year-old daughter Sundari and 8-week-old daughter, and 10-year-old son Kisasi - in a horrific traffic accident on Oct. 31. We are not sure what her immediate needs are, but we know there will be many. Anyone who knows Akili knows that her greatest joys are her three boys and 10 grandchildren. Her love and devotion to her family knows no limits.

We will continue to update this posting with more information as it becomes available and as Akili and her family are ready to release it. I know you share our feelings that this devastating loss is unfathomable, and we are just trying to take a first step in helping Akili down the very long road ahead. Please give what you can.