Jet articles from December 2005

Jet archives from December 2005

NAACP Legal Defense Fund honors John Lewis, Linda Johnson Rice and Sean Combs.(NATIONAL REPORT)
December 5, 2005... The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LD F)recently held its 2005 National Equal Justice Award Dinner (NEJAD) at the Hilton New York & Towers in New York City. The organization's most important annual event honored Congressman...

After visiting the Booker T. Washington charter school in the nation's capital, the Dalai Lama, the head of state and spiritual leader of Tibetan people, quietly handed a $10,000 check.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... After visiting the Booker T. Washington charter school in the nation's capital, the Dalai Lama, the head of state and spiritual leader of Tibetan people, quietly handed a $10,000 check to school officials.

A $5 million Marvin Gaye park soon will enhance one of Washington's poorest neighborhoods, which happens to be the community where the famous singer and songwriter grew up and became one of the city's major legends.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... A $5 million Marvin Gaye park soon will enhance one of Washington's poorest neighborhoods, which happens to be the community where the famous singer and songwriter grew up and became one of the city's major legends. Councilman Vincent Gray took...

One of the major leaders in the drive to give minority businesses major contracts in the rebuilding of New Orleans is Harry Alford, president of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... One of the major leaders in the drive to give minority businesses major contracts in the rebuilding of New Orleans is Harry Alford, president of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Meeting with President George W. Bush, Alford called the...

Shirley Franklin.(National Headliners)(launched drive to pass a $3.2 billion overhaul of the city's sewer system)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... First Black woman mayor of a major Southern city, Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, who recently was re-elected, polished her image when she launched a drive to pass a $3.2 billion overhaul of the city's crumbling sewer system.

William B. Bryant.(National Headliners)(dies a week after a D.C. federal building annex was named after him)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... A week after Congress named a D.C. federal court annex after him, veteran U.S. District Judge William B. Bryant died.

Kurt Schmoke.(National Headliners)(candidate in Maryland race for U.S. Senate)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Another candidate mentioned in the Maryland race for U.S. Senate is Howard U. law dean Kurt Schmoke, a former Baltimore mayor.

Chicago Urban League annual dinner.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE ANNUAL DINNER: James W. Compton, (c) retiring president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, greets Morris Day (r) and Jerome Benton after a rousing performance by Morris Day And The...

New Orleans community activist honored.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Stephen Bradberry receives Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Human Rights Award )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY ACTIVIST HONORED: Stephen Bradberry, lead organizer of the New Orleans Chapter of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, receives the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial...

'Soul of the court' Judge William B. Bryant succumbs at 94 in D.C.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 5, 2005... Esteemed Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Bryant, the first Black man to serve as chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, has died. He was 94. Judge Bryant passed away in his sleep at his home in...

Tough love.(NATIONAL REPORT)(consequences for Tasha Henderson for receiving poor grades )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: TOUGH LOVE: Tasha Henderson (r) poses with her daughter. Coretha, 14, outside of their home in Edmond. OK, with the sign Coretha was forced to hold for an hour at a busy intersection so that passing...

This week in Black History.(Ernie Davis became the first Black to win the Heisman Trophy )(Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a White man)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... November 28, 1961-- Ernie Davis, Syracuse University halfback, became the first Black to win the Heisman Trophy as the nation's Outstanding College Football Player on this day. At 6-foot-2 and 212 pounds, Davis was nicknamed "the Elmira...

Clorox Company.(People)(Pamela Thomas-Graham elected to board of directors)
December 5, 2005... Pamela Thomas-Graham, group president for the better and moderate apparel brands at Liz Claiborne, Inc., as well as several other department store lines, has been elected to the board of directors for the Clorox Company in Oakland, CA. The...

Amalgamated Bank.(People)(Derrick Cephas appointed president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Derrick Cephas, a partner with the law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, has been appointed president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank, a $4 billion New York-based commercial bank. The bank, founded in 1923, was the first bank to offer...

Philadelphia Traffic Court.(People )(Thomasine Tynes became the first Black woman to serve as President Judge )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Thomasine Tynes, a Philadelphia judge, recently became the first Black woman to serve as President Judge of Philadelphia Traffic Court, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Judge Tynes was also the first Black woman to be elected to the...

MGM Mirage.(People)(Lorenzo Creighton named new president and chief operating officer of New York-New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Lorenzo Creighton, president of the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas, has been named by the MGM Mirage the new president and chief operating officer (COO) of New York-New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. As COO and president of New York-New York...

Marie A. Chisholm.(People)(will receive the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Marie A. Chisholm, associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, has been selected to receive the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award for lifetime contributions to instruction,...

Like minds.(Love & Happiness)(Aaron Jeter married Jasmine Clark )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Aaron Jeter married the former Jasmine Clark at the Cleveland Heights Rockefeller Center in Cleveland Heights, OH. A graduate of Kent State University, the bride teaches social studies with the Shaker Heights City Schools. A graduate of Ohio...

Totally devoted.(Love & Happiness)(Dr. O. Jameson Stokes married TaShawna Denise Thomas )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Dr. O. Jameson Stokes pledged his eternal love to TaShawna Denise Thomas at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Montgomery, AL. The bride, a graduate of Auburn University, is a fourth-year medical student at the University of South Alabama...

Touched a dream.(Love & Happiness)(Christophe Laguerre and Monique Elaine Spotts were married )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Christophe Laguerre and Monique Elaine Spotts united in holy matrimony at the Villa Christina in Atlanta The happy newlyweds are both graduates of Florida A&M University's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. They are both...

Destined to be.(Love & Happiness)(Eric S. Toatley tied the knot with Branetta T. Sanders )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Eric S. Toatley tied the knot with Branetta T. Sanders at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Pleasantville, NJ. The bride is a graduate of Hampton University. She works at the corporate office of Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Radnor, PA. The groom attended...

On one Accord.(Love & Happiness)(Samuel Lee Nowlin IV wed Carmin Nicole Johnson )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Samuel Lee Nowlin IV wed Carmin Nicole Johnson at Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK. The bride is a captain in the United States Army. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University. The groom is a sales representative for...

Happiness is you.(Love & Happiness)(Howard Dobbs and Julia Dobbs celebrate 60 years of marriage)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dobbs of Jamaica, NY, commemorated 60 years of love and happiness with family and friends at the Schooner restaurant in Freeport, NY. The couple owned and operated family businesses for 35 years. Mrs. Julia Dobbs operated...

Halle Berry puts Hollywood home on market after buying new $6 mil. L.A. digs.(NEWSMAKERS)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Film star Halle Berry has put her Hollywood Hills home on the market for a reported $4.5 million. The Hot Property section of the Los Angeles Times reported that the Academy Award-winning actress is selling her three-bedroom,...

Three Black artists receive 2005 Heritage award.(NEWSMAKERS)(Albertina Walker )(Chuck Brown )(Earl Barthe)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Three of this year's 12 National Heritage Fellowships were awarded to Black artists during a recent three-day event in Washington, D.C. The National Endowment for the Arts bestowed the high honors to the Grammy Award-winning "Queen of...

New Orleans native helps reunite displaced hurricane Katrina evacuees with missing relatives in Louisiana.(NEWSMAKERS)(Steven E. DeJoie, president of Secure Concepts)(Biography)
December 5, 2005... A New Orleans native, with the backing of an Illinois state senator, has found success in helping displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina in Chicago, as well as Chicago residents who have been searching for relatives in Louisiana. In the...

L.A. celebrations.(NEWSMAKERS)(Black female entertainers whose names appear on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honored)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: L.A. CELEBRATIONS: California Congresswoman Diane Watson is congratulated by (l-r) famed entertainer Linda Hopkins, song-stylist Nancy Wilson and AME Church Bishop H.H. Brookins at her birthday celebration...

Lynching survivor, 91, reminds blacks to 'never forget'.(NEWSMAKERS)(James Herbert Cameron founded America's Black Holocaust Museum )(Biography)
December 5, 2005... James Herbert Cameron who survived a lynching 75 years ago is still living to tell about it. Cameron wants history to remember his story, so he reminds Blacks to "never forget." He founded, in 1988, America's Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM)...

Destiny fulfilled.(the week's best photos)(Kelly-Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child give their farewell performance )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: International R&B superstars Kelly-Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child give their farewell performance as a trio during the ABC late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in Los...

Beauty of the week.(Naida Harris)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... NAIDA HARRIS is a nursing major from Columbia, SC. The 5-foot-7 model enjoys reading. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Just the two of us.(the week's best photos)(Raven-Symone and her mom attended Hallmark Channel Women in Film event )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Popular actress Raven-Symone and her mom, Lydia Pierman, attend the recent Hallmark Channel Women in Film event at the Linwood Dunn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science in Hollywood. The...

Cozy couple.(the week's best photos t )(Kyla Pratt attends Third Annual Vibe Awards with boyfriend Nate)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: "One On One" star Kyla Pratt is all smiles on the red carpet as she enjoys the evening with boyfriend Nate during the Third Annual Vibe Awards at the Sony Studio in Culver City, CA. "One On One" is currently...

Cost-cutting tips for college bound students.(EDUCATION)
December 5, 2005... Any college-bound student gets excited when thinking about going off to a university, living in the dorms and experiencing social freedom. But with all this free will and fun comes a hefty price-literally. According to the U.S. Department...

New bible translation.(RELIGION)(New Testament has been translated into Gullah)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NEW BIBLE TRANSLATION: Ervena Faulkner, the co-manager of history and culture at the Penn Center, holds a copy of the De Nyew Testament, in St. Helena Island, SC. More than a quarter century after the...

New uniform.(SPORTS)(Bryce Fisher sworn in as captain for the Washington Air National Guard)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NEW UNIFORM: Bryce Fisher (r), Seattle Seahawks starting defensive end, takes the oath of an officer from Major Gen. Timothy Lowenberg during swearing-in ceremonies for the Washington Air National Guard as a...

Baseball gets tough with new steroid policy.(SPORTS)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... After constant criticism during a series of congressional hearings on steroids in sports, Major League Baseball owners recently voted unanimously to approve the toughened steroids policy agreed to with the players' association. "I think...

Chicago Sky expands team.(SPORTS)(Deanna Jackson and Brooke Wyckoff join )(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CHICAGO SKY EXPANDS TEAM: Deanna Jackson (l) and Brooke Wyckoff are introduced by Chicago Sky general manager and head coach Dave Cowens as 2 of the 13 players recently selected by Chicago in the WNBA...

Syriana.(Movie Review)
December 5, 2005... Syriana (Rated R) Warner Bros. Pictures A political thriller that takes place against the backdrop of an oil-producing Gulf country, where Prince Nasir is seeking to change long-established relationships with the U.S. business interest....

Jamie Foxx: year of the Foxx: Jamie Foxx, who considers himself a singer and musician first and an actor second, releases his second album. Unpredictable, this month.(Cover Story)(Biography)
December 5, 2005... Few performers have had as stirring an impact as Jamie Foxx has had this whole year. He has stunned and amazed millions. And continues to do so. First, he shocked almost everyone with his masterful portrayal of Ray Charles in Ray and his...

'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson gets lead role in 'Dreamgirls' movie.(ENTERTAINMENT)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Former "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson has landed the much-sought-after role of Effie White in the movie version of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. The 24-year-old Chicago native won the role over 783 hopefuls, including last...

Jet top 20 albums.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... 1. TRILL Bun-B (Rap-A-Lot) 2. A TIME TO LOVE Stevie Wonder (Motown) 3. UNPLUGGED Alicia Keys (J) 4. MOST KNOWN UNKNOWN Three 6 Mafia (Hypnotize Minds) 5. GLAMOREST LIFE Trina (Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic) 6. LATE REGISTRATION...

Jet top 20 singles.(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... 1. SOUL SURVIVOR Young Jeezy Featuring Akon (Corporate Thugz/Def Jam) 2. GIRL TONITE Twista Featuring Trey Songz (Atlantic 3. GOLD DIGGER Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) 4. SHAKE IT OFF Mariah Carey (Island)...

'Assault on Precinct 13'.(TeleVision)(black actors appearing on television)(Brief Article)
December 5, 2005... Laurence Fishburne (crime lord Marion Bishop) and Ethan Hawke (Sergeant Jake Roenick) must join forces to live when, cornered by an undercover cop, Bishop is captured. The prison bus is stranded at Precinct 13, which is short of security and...

Holiday spirit!(Greenwood Memorial Gardens and Mauseleum)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... It appears everybody in Greenwood, SC, is in the holiday spirit--even the undertaker. Greenwood Memorial Gardens & Mauseleum has a half-price special on burial plots. "Half-off of a cemetery space is a good bargain," says manager Gary Blythe....

Celebrity birthdays.(The JET Spot)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Dec. 7 Jeffrey Wright [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dec. 10 Raven-Symone [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dec. 11 Mos Def [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

This week is: national hand awareness week.(wash hands)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Regular hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases during this cold and flu season. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports, "The most important thing that you can do to keep from...

Helping Katrina victims.(Hurricane Katrina Recovery, Reclamation, Restoration, Reconstruction and Reunion Act of 2005)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... HELPING KATRINA VICTIMS: Rep. William Jefferson gathers with fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Hurricane Katrina evacuees and representatives from labor, religious and non-profit groups during a press conference on Capitol...

Rosa Parks to become first black honored with statue in the U.S. Capitol building.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Congress has agreed to place a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks in the Capitol's Statuary Hall. She is to be the first Black woman represented in Statuary Hall, where many states have statues honoring notable people in their...

A job well done.(Dr. David Satcher win American Cancer Society Humanitarian Award )(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... A JOB WELL DONE: Dr. David Satcher (r), the 16th surgeon general of the United States, is presented the American Cancer Society Humanitarian Award by John R. Seffrin, Ph.D, during the Society's National Awards Luncheon at the Century Plaza...

Jarrett elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Board.(Valerie B. Jarrett )(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... JARRETT ELECTED TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO BOARD: Valerie B. Jarrett was recently elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Board of Directors. Jarrett, who currently serves as the chairman of the Chicago Stock Exchange Board,...

FBI closes probe into 1955 death Of Emmett Till.(Federal Bureau of Investigation)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... The FBI says it has completed its investigation into the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Chicago boy who was tortured and killed for allegedly whistling at a White woman and whose murder galvanized the Civil Rights Movement. ...

Africa: Liberia elects first woman head of state.(Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Longtime political activist and economist Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf made history after a recent election declared her the first woman president to be elected in Africa. Johnson-Sirleaf, 67, fondly known as the "Iron Lady" because of her...

Celebrated artist Elizabeth Catlett honored at Chicago Gala.(Art Institute of Chicago Legends and Legacy Award)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... The Art Institute of Chicago recently honored renowned artist and sculptor Elizabeth Catlett with the first-ever Art Institute of Chicago Legends and Legacy Award, which recognizes artists of African-American heritage who have made significant...

What a better credit score can do for you.(FINANCE)
December 12, 2005... Your credit score can be friend or your enemy, and by maintaining good credit, your score can actually put more money into your pocket. Credit bureaus compute your credit score-the three.digit number ranging from 300,850 based on your...

This week in Black history.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... December 7, 1941 Dorie Miller, a messman on the USS Arizona, heroically defended his ship from enemy attack when he shot down four planes during an attack on Pearl Harbor on this day. The drama unfolded shortly after Miller's 6 a.m....

Army buddies discover true sisterhood.(Yolanda Williams, Kieshia Williams)
December 12, 2005... Meeting someone with the same last name as yours is in some cases pretty common. But, to casually learn that that same person is the sibling you never knew you had is definitely out of the ordinary. Such was the case for Army Pvt. Yolanda...

The union of two.(Love & Happiness)(Sunday Vetrovec, John McCarty III marry)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... The Union Of Two: Sunday Vetrovec became the wife of John McCarty III at the Cerritos Performing Arts Theater in Cerritos, CA. The bride is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach. She is a second-grade teacher with the Long Beach...

Young and in love.(Rhakeem Oliver, Shavonn Stewart)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Young And In Love: Rhakeem Oliver and Shavonn Stewart married at Elite Catering at the Coliseum in Voorhees, N J. The bride is a graduate of William Paterson University. She is a teacher for the Passaic (NJ) School District. The groom is a...

Showered by love.(LeDerrick Dewayne Kirksey, Dr. Keneshia Michelle McMullen )(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Showered By Love: LeDerrick Dewayne Kirksey wed Dr. Keneshia Michelle McMullen at Cornerstone Full Gospel Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL. The bride, a grad of Alabama A&M University and medical school at the University of South Alabama, is a...

Center of my joy.(Calvin Nared, Burnquetta Lomax )(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Center Of My Joy: Calvin Nared united in holy matrimony with Burnquetta Lomax at Killian Hill Hair in Lilburn, GA. A graduate of Tuskegee University, the bride works as a senior coordinator of sports for Turner Broadcasting. The groom is a...

The greatest 50 years.(Mrs and Mr. Norris Wallace Jr.)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... The Greatest 50 Years: Mr. and Mrs. Norris Wallace, Jr. commemorated 50 years of marriage with family and friends by renewing their wedding vows at Mt Zion United Methodist Church in Kingstree, SC Mrs. Grace Glenn Wallace retired from Baxter...

Treasured moment.(Elroy Dorn Smith, Angela Kay Richmond )(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Treasured Moment: Elroy Dorn Smith and Angela Kay Richmond pledged their eternal love aboard a Norwegian Sea Cruise Ship, ported in Houston. The bride is a graduate of Texas State University--San Marcos. The groom is a graduate of Texas...

Taking control of cardiovascular disease may lead to longer life.(HEALTH)
December 12, 2005... Blacks are three times more likely to experience sudden death from cardiovascular disease than Whites, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Cardiovascular diseases affect the heart and blood vessels and can range from...

Jennifer Beals becomes first-time mom.(CELEBRITIES)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Famed actress Jennifer Beals and her husband, entrepreneur Ken L. Dixon, recently became the proud parents of a baby girl, according to recent news reports. It is Beals' first child. Dixon has two children from a previous marriage. The...

Page Kennedy disputes 'Housewives' firing reports; Nashawn Kearse replaces him.(Desperate Housewives, television comedy)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Page Kennedy has denied allegations that he was fired from the hit ABC series "Desperate Housewives" for improper conduct. His role has been taken over by Nashawn Kearse, who appeared on the HBO series "Entourage." Kennedy, 28,...

Yolanda Adams: translating God's message into music.(MUSIC)(Interview)(Biography)
December 12, 2005... "Before I am a singer, before I am a mom, before I am woman, I am a Christian because I love Jesus with all my heart." This is gospel music superstar Yolanda Adams' testament of who she is and what her journey in life has been. And with...

Music to his ears.(Cedric the Entertainer)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Music To His Ears: Cedric the Entertainer takes the stage with a boom box for the 33rd annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. This was the actor-comedian's first year hosting the musical extravaganza.

Beauty of the week.
December 12, 2005... LAKESHIA MCNAULTY is a student majoring in marketing from Anderson, SC. The 5-foot-7 model enjoys fashion.

On the set.(the week's best photos)
December 12, 2005... On The Set: Popular actor/hip-hop artist Nick Cannon (I) and his mother, Beth, welcome famed comedian Wayne Brady to the set of the new MTV show, "Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out," in Hollywood. Brady taped a guest appearance on the hit show.

Angelou's holiday TV Celebration.(Maya Angelou)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Angelou's Holiday TV Celebration: Renowned poet-author Maya Angelou shares a moment with prolific songwriters/performers Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson during the Hallmark Channel Original special Celebrate! Christmas with Maya Angelou. The...

Make learning fun by visiting the library.(PARENTING)
December 12, 2005... The library is more than just a building that stores books-it's a place of learning and discovery for the i entire family to enjoy. To help your youngsters become better readers, the U.S. Department of Education proposes that parents check...

What to do when you're stopped by police.(LAW & JUSTICE)
December 12, 2005... You're driving down the street and suddenly you hear sirens. While checking your rear view mirror, you notice bright red and blue flashing lights are behind you. If this has happened to you, you're among the nearly 17 million Americans who...

Hired killers get life sentences for assassinating new Sheriff in Georgia.(Melvin Walker, David Ramsey, Derwin Brown)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Two men were sentenced to life in prison in the assassination of a sheriff-elect in DeKalb County, GA, who was gunned down on orders from the man he defeated at the polls. Melvin Walker and David Ramsey were convicted last summer on...

International jewel thief is jailed.(Doris Payne)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... INTERNATIONAL JEWEL THIEF IS JAILED: Doris Payne, 75, a stately, well-dressed woman (inset) is, in fact a notorious longtime jewel thief and sits in her cell at Clark County Jail in Las Vegas, facing charges that she stole a ring from a Neiman...

Muhammad Ali returns home for Center dedication; counters health rumors: 'don't count me out'.(Cover Story)
December 12, 2005... It was a homecoming filled with as much pageantry as purpose, and one that Louisville's favorite son, Muhammad Ali, had been looking forward to for quite some time. Not only because the boxing great was being honored with the dedication of a...

Destiny's Child, Will Smith, Mariah Carey among top Black AMA winners.(American Music Awards)(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... Destiny's Child, the sexy trio on the verge of going solo again, was saluted with two American Music Awards during the telecast from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. At the 33rd annual awards telecast, Kelly Rowland was the...

Saxman Najee thrills fans with CD, 'My Point Of View'.(IN THE SPOTLIGHT)(Biography)
December 12, 2005... Saxophonist Najee, a pioneer of the "rhythm and jazz" movement of the '80s that helped define the contemporary jazz scene, continues to break new ground with his latest CD, My Point Of View. The CD is just what the title suggests, he says....

Jet on the set.
December 12, 2005... 1) Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr. (2nd, 1), V.P. Academic Affairs, and Theron "Ike" Carter (r), General Manager of WHCJ 90.3 FM, were thrilled to see the Savannah State students so excited to receive their Jet care packages, (I-r) Trina Samuels,...

Jet top 20 albums.(Brief Article)
December 12, 2005... 1. TRILL Bun-B (Rap-A-Life/Asylum) 2. #1'S Destiny's Child (Columbia) 3. LET'S GET IT: THUG MOTIVATION 101 Young Jeezy (Corporate Thugz/Def Jam) 4. GLAMOREST LIFE Trina (Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic) 5. HERO Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo...

'Tom Joyner Show'.(TeleVision)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
December 12, 2005... Radio personality Tom Joyner and the Tom Joyner Players are joined by sultry R&B singer Toni Braxton and comedian David Arnold on the nationally syndicated "Tom Joyner Show," (Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11) on TV One. Check local...

Big Momma's moves!(The JET Spot)
December 19, 2005... Filming a scene for Big Momma's House 2, the January 2006 sequel to his hit film Big Momma's House, actor Martin Lawrence (as FBI agent Malcolm Turner, alias Big Momma) moves to the groove with actress Chloe Moretz.

Kennedy Center Honorees.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Tina Turner)(Brief article)
December 19, 2005... Legendary performer Tina Turner (3rd, l), a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, is congratulated by President Bush (c) and first lady Laura Bush during the Kennedy Center Honors Gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts...

Nation celebrates 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.(NATIONAL REPORT)
December 19, 2005... Cities across the nation recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery (AL) Bus Boycott and the courage of freedom fighter Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a White man sparked the historic event that propelled...

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.(Confidential)(economy)(Brief article)
December 19, 2005... Confidential: Intent on revitalizing wartorn Liberia now suffering an 80% unemployment rate, Harvard-trained President-elect Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa's first female head of state, makes one last trip to the U.S. before taking office in...