Jet articles from August 2005

Jet archives from August 2005

NAACP chooses new president; remains 'Conscience of a Nation' at 96th convention in Milwaukee.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Bruce S. Gordon)
August 1, 2005... With a new president-elect and "Conscience of a Nation" as its theme, the NAACP held its 96th annual convention at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee with a focus on building ties with the White House, voting rights and the plights of...

In a coming national drive, Black leaders hope to motivate more minority children to attend and do their best in schools.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Confidential: In a coming national drive, Black leaders hope to motivate more minority children to attend and do their best in schools. One of the prime tools will be to publicize and set out as examples some of the very remarkable...

Preparing to campaign for his 19th term on Capitol Hill, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) continues to spearhead GI education along with a $1,000 bonus for the nearly 1 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Preparing to campaign for his 19th term on Capitol Hill, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) continues to spearhead GI education along with a $1,000 bonus for the nearly 1 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. In a Congressional Record article, he...

Dick Parsons.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... In three years Time Warner chief executive Dick Parsons has become corporate America's spectacular Black whiz. Not only has he cut the company's net debt by $11 billion, he has settled a government probe into America Online and agreed to buy...

Four U.S. post offices are newly named for these Blacks-Judge George N. Leighton in New Bedford, MA.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Four U.S. post offices are newly named for these Blacks-Judge George N. Leighton in New Bedford, MA., entertainer Ray Charles in Louisiana, former Rep. Shirley Chisholm in Brooklyn, and Iraq War hero Sgt. John Marshall in Louisiana.

Melvin "Kip" Holden.(National Headliners)(first Black mayor of Baton Rouge)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Louisiana, the state that once led the nation in the slave trade, now has the first Black mayor of Baton Rouge-Mayor Melvin "Kip" Holden.

Lynn Swann.(National Headliners)(possibility for next Black governor)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A possibility for the nation's next Black governor: former pro footballer Lynn Swann, now a network sports commentator, eyes the post in Pennsylvania.

First in the NAACP's big business fairness report.(National Headliners)(BellSouth Corporation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... First in the NAACP's big business fairness report was BellSouth Corporation.

Rev. James Meeks says White cop pulled gun on him.(NATIONAL REPORT)
August 1, 2005... Black leaders and politicians ate outraged over an alleged racial profiling incident in which the Rev. James Meeks, an Illinois state senator and prominent Chicago minister, was stopped by a White police officer who Meeks said put a gun to his...

Arthur Fletcher, 'the father of affirmative action,' dies At 80.(CENSUS)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Arthur A. Fletcher, 80, who fostered America's first affirmative action program, which created thousands of job opportunities for Blacks and other minorities, died recently in Washington, D.C., of natural causes at George Washington University...

Mary Thelma Washington, pioneering CPA, dies At 99.(certified public accountants)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Mary Thelma Washington (Wylie), 99, the first Black woman certified public accountant (CPA) in the U.S., recently died at the Brentwood Rehabilitation Center in Chicago. Washington earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Business at...

Died.(abstract painter Al Loving, Edward "Eddie" Smith of Black Stuntmen's Association)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Al Loving, 69, renowned abstract painter and collage artist, of lung cancer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York. Edward "Eddie" Smith, 81, co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association in 1967 whose stunt works included...

This week in Black history.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... July 25, 1992-- The Buffalo Soldier Monument was dedicated at Fort Leavenworth, KS, by Gen. Colin L. Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on this day. The Buffalo Soldiers patrolled the West shortly after the Civil War...

South Africa honors anti-apartheid treaty.(NEWSMAKERS)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: SOUTH AFRICA HONORS ANTI-APARTHEID TREATY: Former South African President Nelson Mandela shares a laugh with his successor President Thabo Mbeki and Albertina Sisulu at the Freedom Charter's 50th anniversary...

P. Diddy resolves Random House suit.(NEWSMAKERS)(Sean Combs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Rap mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and Random House, Inc., recently settled a lawsuit in which the publisher alleged that Combs never paid back a $300,000 advance for a memoir he never completed (JET, March 7). "The matter has been amicably...

Luster's 'Sugar N' Spice' Sweepstakes.(NEWSMAKERS)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: LUSTER'S 'SUGAR N' SPICE' SWEEPSTAKES: Eleven-year-old Fastima Brown (c) of Chicago recently won a $250 shopping spree as one of 10 second-place winners in the first-ever PCJ Smooth Roots "Sugar N' Spice,...

Rosario Dawson has talent to burn.(IN THE SPOTLIGHT)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A star was born in 1995 when a 16-year-old Rosario Dawson was cast by a director in the highly acclaimed and controversial movie, Kids, which depicted 24 hours in the life of a group of New York Skaters. Since that time, the then-unpolished...

Early tips to ready your kids for school.(EDUCATION)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... It's almost that time of year again. Time to get back into the routine of getting up early in the morning to make breakfast, pack lunches and shove the children out the door and off to school. But while you and your youngster enjoy these...

Here and now.(Love & Happiness)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Here And Now: Roger L. Wynn tied the knot with Key A. Mendes in Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New York. The bride is a graduate of Amherst College and the Fordham University School of Law. She...

Always and forever.(Love & Hapiness)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Always And Forever: Lester Joseph Geason, Jr. and Chataria Nichole Dawson were wed at Higher Dimension Church in Houston. The bride, a grad of Southern University in Baton Rouge and the University of...

So amazing.(Love & Hapiness)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: So Amazing: Garry J. Roberson II pledged his eternal love to Lyah Beth LeFlore at St. Peter's AME Church in St. Louis. The bride is an author and television producer. She is a graduate of Stephens College....

Forever, for always, for love.(Love & Happiness)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Forever, For Always, For Love: Mr. and Mrs. Tony Terry exchanged marital vows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas The bride, the former Larondra Dison, is the owner of a men's casual and urban wear clothing...

Love power.(Love & Happiness)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Love Power: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Hampton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Hunter Steakhouse in Oceanside, CA. Mrs. Myla Hampton retired from the University of California, Riverside. Her...

Nothing better than love.(Love & Happiness)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Nothing Better Than Love: David A. Leonard united in holy matrimony with Jamila Powell at the Wyndham Rosehall Resort & Country Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The bride, a grad of Purdue University, is a...

Hollywood's lovely ladies show a little leg.(FASHION)
August 1, 2005... The stars came out to shine in high fashion at the recent BET Awards in Hollywood, strutting sexy styles on the red carpet as well as onstage. Revealing either a peek or a pair of sexy legs was a popular fashion choice for the industry's...

Important finance questions to ask before marriage.(FINANCE)
August 1, 2005... Dating is about getting to know your mate. By the time you've ready to say "I do," you should have a pretty good idea about the person you're marrying. Unfortunately, many times people ave so blinded by love that they don't think to ask...

Night on the town.(the week's best photos)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Night On The Town: Sexy actress LisaRaye spends time with her mom, Katie McCoy, at the 2005 BET Awards show at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Beauty of the week.
August 1, 2005... Teele Lewis is from Los Angeles. The 5-foot-5 model enjoys rollerblading, horseback riding, cooking, playing the piano and bowling.

Stevie dances.(the week's best photos)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Stevie Dances: Superstar Stevie Wonder thrills TV viewers as he dances to his new hit single, So What The Fuss, with dancers Leslie Lewis and Fatima Robinson (not shown), choreographer of the dance, during...

Taste of the best.(the week's best photos)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Taste Of The Best: The Gap Band singer Charlie Wilson, whose latest single is My Name Is Charlie Wilson, greets famed performer Morris Day of the Time backstage after both groups performed at the recent...

Obie Benson, original bass singer of the Four Tops, succumbs at 69.(MUSIC)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 1, 2005... Obie Benson, an original member and the bass voice of the legendary Motown singing group the Four Tops, succumbed in Detroit. He was 69. Benson died of lung cancer that was discovered when his leg was amputated due to circulation problems,...

Vision of beauty: enhancing your eyes.(BEAUTY)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... EYes are one characteristic of your appearance that always attract attention. Why not give your eyes a little special attention to make them look big, bright and beautiful. Begin by giving your eyebrows some T.L.C. Brows are key to defining...

Midsummer classic.(SPORTS)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: MIDSUMMER CLASSIC: Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee chats with Brewers' Carlos Lee before the 2005 MLB All-Star Game at Comerica Park in Detroit where the American League won 7-5 and secured World...

Star of stars.(SPORTS)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: STAR OF STARS: Sheryl Swoopes of the WNBA West All-Stars and the Houston Comets, with her son, Jordan, 9, admire her MVP trophy after the West defeated the East All-Stars 122-99 in front of a sellout crowd...

Nate McMillan leaves the Sonics to coach division-rival Trail Blazers.(SPORTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... After 19 years in the Seattle SuperSonics organization, Nate McMillan is looking forward to a fresh start as the new coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. "This was time for me to move on. I needed a different challenge, a different...

Top college athlete.(SPORTS)
August 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: TOP COLLEGE ATHLETE: Stanford University volleyball star Ogonna Nnamani hoists the Honda-Broderick Cup after she was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year during the Collegiate Women Sports Awards...

Put a stop to sibling squabbles.(PARENTING)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Your son annoys your daughter by snatching her doll away as she plays with it. Your daughter annoys your son by deliberately interrupting him while he enjoys his favorite video game. And they both annoy you with their brother-sister bickering....

Avoid dehydration when exercising in hot weather.(HEALTH)
August 1, 2005... Summertime exercise enthusiasts who enjoy burning calories during workouts in the heat need to be careful they don't lose vital nutrients as well, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Mayo Clinic. Did you...

Magic Johnson hosts 20th annual 'A Midsummer Night's Magic' gala.(CELEBRITIES)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who has raised millions for minority student scholarships, recently held his 20th and final "A Midsummer Night's Magic" fund-raiser in Los Angeles. At the black-tie gala held at the posh Century Plaza Hotel,...

Babyface explains the inspiration for his hot new album: 'Grown & Sexy'.(Kenneth Edmonds)(Interview)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... Multi-Grammy Award-winner Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds returns with his ninth album Grown & Sexy, which touches on the positive as well as the negative side of love. For his ninth album, Grown & Sexy, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds continues his...

Tiger Woods wins British Open, 10th major of career.(SPORTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Looking just as dominating as he did at the start of the millennium, Tiger Woods led wire-to-wire, winning the British Open, his second major championship this year and 10th of his career. He became just the third and youngest player to win 10...

Top 20 albums.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... 1. THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI Mariah Carey (Island Def Jam) 2. ALBUM II Kem (Motown) 3. BE Common (Geffen) 4. WHO IS MIKE JONES? Mike Jones (Swisherhouse/Asylum) 5. BLUESTARS Pretty Ricky (Atlantic) 6. DISTURBING THA PEACE...

Grey's anatomy.(TeleVision)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Isaiah Washington (Dr. Preston Burke), James Pickens, Jr. (Dr. Richard Webber) and Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey) star on "Grey's Anatomy," a medical drama that focuses on young people who struggle to be doctors and doctors who struggle to...

Rev. Jesse Jackson spearheads 'Keep The Vote Alive' March in Atlanta on August 6.(NATIONAL REPORT)
August 8, 2005... Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder and president of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, is calling on Americans from all across the country to come to Atlanta this week for the "Keep the Vote Alive! Pro-Democracy March and Rally." The march is set for...

Salem Baptist Church of Chicago's House of Hope draws more than 10,000 worshippers.(NATIONAL REPORT)
August 8, 2005... Chicago minister the Rev. James T. Meeks says, "There's not a bad seat in the house." What he is referring to is Salem Baptist Church of Chicago's new $50 million, 10,000-seat worship center, House of Hope, one of the largest in the...

Arthur Fletcher.(Confidential)(died before addressing British Parliament in London)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... Former Assistant Labor Secretary Arthur Fletcher, among the most productive Black Republicans of the century in the area of civil rights, didn't live long enough to carry out what may have become his most newsworthy venture. The man who was...

Bob Johnson.(Confidential)(presidential guest on Air Force One )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... One of the presidential guests on Air Force One on a trip to North Carolina recently was BET founder Bob Johnson, who now owns the Charlotte Bobcats professional basketball team.

Mwai Kibaki.(Confidential)(African guest of honor at a White House reception )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... The first African guest of honor at a White House reception this term was Kenya President Mwai Kibaki.

Claude A. Allen.(Confidential)(Black White House staffer who gets the most TV footage )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... The Black White House staffer who gets the most TV footage is domestic affairs advisor Claude A. Allen, frequently seen escorting the president to White House meetings.

First sign of policy change under new National Urban League President Marc H. Morial will come during the national conference in Washington.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... First sign of policy change under new National Urban League President Marc H. Morial will come during the national conference in Washington. Leaders of the Constituency on Africa, along with former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, will discuss...

Like father, like daughter: Olympic track great Mal Whitfield takes great pride in his daughter, Fredericka, who currently works as a CNN news anchor based in Atlanta.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... Like father, like daughter: Olympic track great Mal Whitfield takes great pride in his daughter, Fredericka, who currently works as a CNN news anchor based in Atlanta. The rising Howard University John H. Johnson School of Communications...

New York State Sen. Byron Brown has raised over $569,000 in his bid to become the first Black mayor of Buffalo.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... New York State Sen. Byron Brown has raised over $569,000 in his bid to become the first Black mayor of Buffalo. GOP candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, Detroit's Rev. Keith Butler, has raised $830,000 compared to his opponent, Sen....

With key parts of the U.S. Voting Rights Act set to expire in 2007, many civil rights groups have launched campaigns to reauthorize the important law.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... With key parts of the U.S. Voting Rights Act set to expire in 2007, many civil rights groups have launched campaigns to reauthorize the important law. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights under Wade Henderson held a D.C. conference for a...

Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... Ground-breaking for the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial on the Mall in the nation's capital is slated for the fall of 2006 after the U.S. Senate voted $10 million for the first Black memorial on the Mall.

Stars gather for Magic Johnson's 20th 'A Midsummer Night's Magic' gala.(CELEBRITIES)
August 8, 2005... A who's who of sports, entertainment, politics and journalism was honored at the star-studded 20th annual "A Midsummer Night's Magic" recently held in Los Angeles. Celebrities and pioneers in various professional endeavors were saluted for...

This week in Black history.(twelve Blacks formed National Bar Association (NBA) in Des Moines, IA)(Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win an Olympic Gold medal in the high jump )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... August 1, 1925-- Twelve Blacks: George H. Woodson, S. Joe Brown, Gertrude E. Rush, James B. Morris, Charles P. Howard, Sr., Wendell E. Green, C. Francis Stradford, Jesse N. Baker, William H. Haynes, George C. Adams, Charles H. Calloway and...

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Dean P. Baquet named Los Angeles Times editor.(JOURNALISM)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... The Los Angeles Times has announced that Dean Baquet, its managing editor, will be the newspaper's new executive vice president and editor, making him the first Black to be named to the paper's top position. Baquet, 48, will replace John...

Black leaders & celebrities offer encouraging words to the class of 2005.(EDUCATION)
August 8, 2005... Before the nation's graduating classes of 2005 received diplomas in hand, they were offered words of wisdom for the next phase of life from many of today's prominent Black leaders and celebrities. Colleges and universities across the country...

Roosevelt University commencement speaker.(EDUCATION)(JET Magazine Senior Editor Sylvia P. Flanagan addresses students )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: During Roosevelt University's recent 130th commencement exercises in Chicago, JET Magazine Senior Editor Sylvia P. Flanagan is joined by President Charles R. Middleton, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences...

High school debaters hone skills at Debate Academy in John H. Johnson School Of Communications.(EDUCATION)
August 8, 2005... Some 40 students from urban public high schools across the country recently participated in Howard University's Debate Academy, where they not only took part in competitive policy debating, but also met political leaders on Capitol Hill. ...

Talladega College names Dr. Oscar L. Prater new president.(EDUCATION)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... Dr. Oscar L. Prater has been named president of Talladega College in Talladega, AL, the board of trustees recently announced. Prater was named to the executive position after serving a six-month term as the college's interim president. He...

My one and only.(Love & Happiness)(Tara Michelle Lyons weds Keith Short )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: My One And Only: The former Tara Michelle Lyons wed Keith Short McGregor at the Rutledge Chapel. University of South Carolina. in Columbia, SC. The bride is a grad of South Carolina State University and the...

Celebration of love.(Love & Happiness)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Celebration Of Love: Lance Samuel Anderson and Dennette Gwen Beasley united in holy matrimony at New Testament Church of God in Christ in Detroit. The bride, a graduate of Michigan State University and...

For all times.(Love & Happiness)(Lawrence N. Bethea marries Diane D. Jackson)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: For All Times: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence N. Bethea pledged their eternal love by wedding at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Clarkston Congregation in Avondale. GA The bride. Diane D Jackson, is a...

Wedding bells ring.(Love & Happiness)(Rahman Ali Banks and Candace Ann-Danielle Yarbaugh tied the knot)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Wedding Bells Ring: Rahman Ali Banks and Candace Ann-Danielle Yarbaugh tied the knot during a double-ring ceremony at La Fontaine Bleu in Lanham, MD. The blushing bride and proud bridegroom are students at...

You and I.(Love & Happiness)(wedding of Scott Cosby and Veronica McCovery)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: You And I: Scoff Cosby and Veronica McCovery joined in holy matrimony at the Sans Souci Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios, Jamaica The bride is a graduate of California State University, Northridge. She manages the...

Love is grand.(Love & Happiness)(Richard and Marion B. Hall celebrate 50 years of marriage)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Love Is Grand: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall celebrated 50 years of marriage by renewing their vows with family and friends in Huntsville, AL. Marion B. Hall worked as an administrative assistant for 19 years at...

Star-studded wedding.(MR. & MRS.)(AJ Calloway, co-host of BET's "106 & Park," married Dr. Lao Sealey )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: STAR-STUDDED WEDDING: AJ Calloway, co-host of BET's top rated show "106 & Park," married Dr. Lao Sealey at St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University in Manhattan. The officiant was the Rev. Marvin McMickle. A...

Happy & in love.(Love & Happiness)(Paula Jai Parker and her husband Forrest Martin attend "Hustle & Flow" premiere)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: HAPPY & IN LOVE: Actress Paula Jai Parker and her husband Forrest Martin smile for the cameras at the premier of Parker's new movie Hustle & Flow at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. The newlyweds met last...

Reconciliation.(NEWSMAKERS)(white church leaders apologize for not trying to top 1916 lynching of Anthony Crawford)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: RECONCILIATION: Engene Crawford, grandson of Anthony Crawford, and his family react during a recent reconciliation service at the Friendship Worship Center in Abbeville, SC. Local churches also held...

First lady in South Africa.(NEWSMAKERS)(Laura Bush observes Mothers to Mothers-to-be program)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: FIRST LADY IN SOUTH AFRICA: U.S. first lady Laura Bush observes HIV-positive mothers make beaded handicrafts as part of an effort to generate extra income for the participants of "Mothers to Mothers-to-Be,"...

Hit me baby.(NEWSMAKERS)(Thelma Houston performs on reality show, "Hit Me Baby One More Time")(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: HIT ME BABY: Soul singer Thelma Houston performs her big 1977 hit Don't Leave Me This Way on NBCTV's reality music competition show, "Hit Me Baby One More Time." She also performed Alicia Keys' smash,...

Honored for years of service.(NEWSMAKERS)(John Mack receives award from Los Angeles Police Department)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: HONORED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE: Former Los Angeles Urban League President John Mack is honored by the Los Angeles Police Department at the Grove in Los Angeles. Mack received an award from LAPD's Chief of...

The O'Jays Parkways.(MUSIC)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The O'Jays Parkway: Members of the legendary soul group the O'Jays, Eddie Levert, Eric Nolan Grant, and Walter Williams Sr:, hold street signs during a ceremony in which a city street, Mahoning Road, was named The...

Lee Warrick, mother of Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick, dies.(MUSIC)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
August 8, 2005... Lee Drinkard Warrick, mother of famed singers Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick, recently died of heart failure in Las Vegas. She was 84. Born in Blakley, GA, Warrick was a member and manager of her family's gospel group, the world-renowned...

Get down.(MUSIC)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: GET DOWN: Famed producer/musician Nile Rodgers and singer Sylver Sharp perform with their disco-funk group Chic at the Stravinski Hall stage during the 39th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland....

Filmmaker Reginald Hudlin named BET president of entertainment.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... Filmmaker Reginald Hudlin has been named president of entertainment for BET and will divide time between BET programming and production hubs in Los Angeles and New York and the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C. He becomes chief...

Seagram's kicks off summer campaign with new Gin & Juice Red Fury and announces Seagram's live concert tour.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... Seagram's Gin & Juice, the most popular brand of pre-mixed, ready-drink cocktails from the makers of America's No. 1 selling gin, sets the summer season off with a nationwide promotional campaign, "Seagram's Gin & Juice Barbecue Blast-Off." ...

At sea with Royal Caribbean.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: AT SEA WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN: NBA great/entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson enjoys a day aboard Royal Caribbean's ship, Enchantment of the Seas, during the launch of the company's first African-American...

How sweet it is.(the week's best photos)(Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott perform )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: How Sweet It Is: Grammy Award-winning singers Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" summer concert series in New York's Bryant Park. The three ladies, along with...

Kyra Evans.(beauty of the week)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... KYRA EVANS is from Park Forest, IL. The 5-foot-7 model enjoys fashion, runway and print/catalog modeling and volunteering at the animal cruelty shelter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Smiling beauties.(Sanaa Lathan and her morn Eleanor McCoy attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hustle & Flow )(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Smiling Beauties: Striking actress Sanaa Lathan and her stylish morn Eleanor McCoy attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hustle & Flow at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.

Basketball lovemates.(Lisa Leslie and Michael Lockwood)(Brief Article)
August 8, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Basketball Lovemates: WNBA's stunning star Lisa Leslie and her fiance, former Air Force basketball player Michael Lockwood, arrive at the 13th Annual ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The couple...

Parents should read to children at an early age, experts say.(PARENTING)(U.S. Department of Education's Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs report)
August 8, 2005... A family that reads together learns together, experts say. And it's never too early for children to be introduced to books. According to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, parents should...