Jet articles from February 2005

Jet archives from February 2005

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr'.s life and legacy celebrated on national holiday.(National Report)
February 7, 2005... Americans around the country inspired by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took part in events honoring him while drawing from the late civil rights martyr's message of a colorblind and high-minded America. In Atlanta, King's hometown,...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. apologizes for predecessor banks acceptance of slaves as collateral.(National Report)
February 7, 2005... JPMorgan Chase & Co. is the first company to acknowledge that two of its predecessor banks had links to the slave trade. The filing complied with a Chicago ordinance requiring such disclosures. The New York-based bank, the nation's second...

Georgia's 1st Black Republican legislator.(National Report)(Willie Lee Talton)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... GEORGIA'S 1ST BLACK REPUBLICAN LEGISLATOR: State Rep. Willie Lee Talton (R-Warner Robins) talks to reporters during a recent interview at the Capital in Atlanta. Talton, 61, is Georgia's first Black Republican legislator since...

Black history month association recalls 100th anniversary of The Niagara Movement.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the founders of Black History Month, has chosen "Black Protest Reborn: The Niagara Movement" as its theme for 2005. The Civil Rights Movement of the '50s and '60s...

This week in Black history.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... January 31, 1988-- Doug Williams, quarterback of the Washington Redskins, led his team to a 4210 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII on this day, becoming the first Black quarterback to play and win in the 22-year history of the...

Lincoln University.(People)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Dr. Carolyn Mahoney, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in North Carolina, has been named president of Lincoln University (LU) in Jefferson City, MO. Dr. Mahoney is the 18th president and...

Clark Atlanta University.(People)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Jonathan Jefferson, vice president of A.T. Kearney, Inc., has been selected to serve as the dean of the School of Business for Clark Atlanta University. As dean, Jefferson is charged with providing leadership, future vision for the school,...

National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM).(People)(Vanessa Williams is the new vice president)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Vanessa Williams, the national vice president of the Community Initiatives Development Corporation in Las Vegas, is the new executive director of the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) based in Atlanta. As executive director, Williams...

Knights of Peter Claver.(People)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Athanase J. Jones, Jr., former director of logistics for the U.S. Navy's Southeast Region, was named executive director for the Knights of Peter Claver in Louisiana. The group is the nation's largest historically Black Catholic lay...

Charisse R. Lillie, a partner with the Philadelphia-based law firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, has been named vice president of human resources for Comcast Corporation and senior vice president of human resources for Comcast Cable in Philadelphia.(People)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Charisse R. Lillie, a partner with the Philadelphia-based law firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, has been named vice president of human resources for Comcast Corporation and senior vice president of human resources for Comcast Cable in...

Parenting tips for a happy & healthy baby.(Parenting)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Bringing home your baby from the hospital is exciting for any parent. And like most moms and dads, you want to keep your little one happy and healthy. The following tips can help your child move smoothly through its stages of development:...

Joy.(Love & Happiness)
February 7, 2005... Joy: Harold Counsellor Stratton III wed Karla Marie Edwards at All Saints Episcopal Church in East Lansing, MI. The bride is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Missouri. The groom is a graduate of Cleveland State...

Elegant nuptials.(Love & Happiness)
February 7, 2005... Elegant Nuptials: Ron Christopher Alexander united in holy matrimony with Jennifer Graham at Open Arms Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, FL. The bride is a graduate of Florida A & M University. She is an information technology senior lead...

Solid gold.(Love & Happiness)
February 7, 2005... Solid Gold: The former Saundra D. Russell pledged her eternal love to Mashuan L. Smith at the Douglas Park Community and Cultural Center in Chicago. The happy bride graduated from Roosevelt University. She is an educator with the Oak Park...

Right by your side.(Love & Happiness)
February 7, 2005... Right By Your Side: Marquentis Chambers married the former Kacy Chantelle Johnson at Woodland Hills in Cordova, TN. The bride and groom are both graduates of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. The lovebirds enjoyed a Caribbean...

Glow of love.(Love & Happiness)
February 7, 2005... Glow Of Love: R. Earl Davis tied the knot during a double-ring ceremony with Carla L. Profice at Zion Hill # 1 Baptist Church in Natchez, MS. They are both graduates of Alcorn State University The bride is a special populations coordinator with...

Seventy years of love.(Love & Happiness)
February 7, 2005... Seventy Years Of Love: Deacon Elias Phoenix and his wife, Deaconess Jannie Phoenix, celebrated 70 years of marriage by renewing their vows at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Corona, NY. Deaconess Phoenix is a retired licensed practical nurse. Her...

Oh happy day.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory proudly smiles after he received the crosier that signifies his installation as archbishop of Atlanta from the Most Reverend Gabriel Montalvo at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA....

Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. elected general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Darryl R. Matthews, St. recently took office as the 32nd general president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity founded for Blacks. Matthews, who formerly served as the fraternity's...

Foxx nabs Golden Globe.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Jamie Foxx, already the recipient of several best actor awards for his riveting role in Ray, recently was honored with a Golden Globe Award. Foxx was named best actor in a musical or comedy at the 62nd annual awards held in Beverly Hills. While...

Getting on the good foot: simple pedicure procedures for men.(Grooming)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Looking your best isn't only for the ladies nowadays. In the age of the metrosexual male, many men are making it a point to pay close attention to their grooming habits. That includes getting manicures and pedicures. Though it's cold...

The hit maker.(the weeks's best photos)
February 7, 2005... The Hit Maker: Actor Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, actress La Tanya Richardson, read about his latest hit movie Coach Carter in JET during the film's premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The basketball drama starring Jackson as...

Beauty of the week.
February 7, 2005... REBECCA WARD is from Philadelphia. In her spare time the 5-foot-7 model enjoys sports and reading. Photo by Kvin Nash

On the red carpet.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... ON THE RED CARPET Veteran actor Morgan Freeman is accompanied by his granddaughter, E'Dena Hines, on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Freeman was nominated for best performance by...

Ashanti & family.
February 7, 2005... Ashanti & Family: Sultry singer-actress Ashanti, who makes her movie debut in the No. 1 film Coach Carter, attends its Hollywood premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. She's accompanied by her family: sister, Shia, father, Thomas, and mother,...

Say no to excuses and yes to exercise.(Health)
February 7, 2005... According to the recently revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture departments, two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. They recommend that adults do between 30 and 90 minutes of...

Rev. Jesse Jackson holds eighth annual Wall Street project in New York City.(Business)
February 7, 2005... Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, challenged leaders on Wall Street to step up their diversity efforts during the recent 8th annual Rainbow/PUSH Wall Street Project in New York City. At the...

Thomas J. Burrell to be inducted into advertising Hall of Fame.(Business)
February 7, 2005... The American Advertising Federation (AAF) in Washington, D.C., recently named Thomas J. Burrell, founder and chairman emeritus of Burrell Communications Group, as one of four executives to be inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame for 2005....

Jet top 20 albums.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... 1. CRUNK JUICE Lil' Jon & The East Side Boyz (BME) 2. DESTINY FULFILLED Destiny's Child (Columbia) 3. GET LIFTED John Legend (Columbia) 4. THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT Ludacris (Def Jam) 5. STREET'S DISCIPLE ...

The remix of Usher: red-hot R&B superstar still sizzling 'Yeah!' Yeah!! Yeah!!!.(Cover Story)
February 7, 2005... Superstar Usher is still sizzling from the striking success of his blockbuster album Confessions. The record-breaking milestones the album have made are endless, and his national Truth Tour was just as phenomenal. Released last March,...

O.J.'s daughter arrested for disorderly conduct in Miami.(Celebrities)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... O. J. Simpson's 19-year-old daughter was arrested after she refused to stop yelling at officers who had been summoned because of a right outside a basketball game involving her old prep school, police said. Sydney Simpson was charged with...

Moesha star dies in car crash.(Celebrities)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Lamont Bentley, best known for his role as Hakeem Campbell on the UPN comedy "Moesha," recently died in a car crash near Los Angeles. He was 31. The L.A. Times reported that Bentley was traveling on the Ronald Reagan Freeway near suburban...

Assault on Precinct 13.(Movies To See)(Movie Review)
February 7, 2005... Rogue Pictures (Rated R) It is New Year's Eve and only a few lawmen remain on duty in Precinct 13. Sergeant Jake Roenick and staff are celebrating the closing of one of Detroit's oldest precinct houses. The year ended with a lot of...

'My Wife And Kids'.(TeleVision)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell Martin, Parker McKenna Posey, George O. Gore II and Jennifer Freeman star on the family-oriented comedy along with (not shown) Noah Gray-Cabey, Andrew McFarland and Brooklyn Sudano on "My Wife And Kids," (Tuesday,...

Bush sworn in for second term: Blacks play role in inauguration.(National Report)
February 14, 2005... Vowing to continue the fight against terrorism, George W. Bush was recently sworn in for a second term, becoming only the 16th president elected twice. As his wife, first lady Laura Bush, held a family Bible (opened to Isaiah 40:31), and...

Condoleezza Rice sworn in as secretary of state; first Black woman to hold post.(National Report)
February 14, 2005... Condoleezza Rice recently took the oath as secretary of state with President Bush's assurance to the world that she will lead by "character and conviction and wisdom." Rice pledged, in response, to use diplomacy to widen the community of...

Opera singer Marian Anderson postage stamp issued.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * OPERA SINGER MARIAN ANDERSON POSTAGE STAMP ISSUED: Marian Anderson, operatic and concert singer famed for her contralto voice, was recently honored in the U.S. Postal Service's Black Heritage Stamp series during first-day-of-issue ceremonies...

New Black district attorney in Alabama.(Law & Justice)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * NEW BLACK DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN ALABAMA: Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is sworn in by Judge Marvin Wiggins as family and friends look on. He won the Dallas County district attorney Democratic primary to become Alabama's only...

Black Baptists unite.(Religion)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * BLACK BAPTISTS UNITE: B.W. Noble of Oklahoma (far, l) and the presidents of the nation's four largest Black Baptist organizations touch fingers as a sign of unity at the group's first Joint Midwinter Meeting at the Gaylord Opryland Resort &...

This week in Black history.(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... February 9, 1971-- Leroy "Satchel" Paige became the first Black inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on this day. Paige pitched in the Negro Leagues and the American League for 30 years, twice the average age of most pitchers....

Sealed with a kiss.(Love & Happiness)
February 14, 2005... Sealed With A Kiss: Everett Brian Palmer and Tai'yanna Shilon Dorsey married during an enchanted double-ring ceremony at the Best Western Executive Plaza in Lafayette, IN. The bride attends Indiana Wesleyan University. She works for Daimler...

I do.(Love & Happiness)
February 14, 2005... I Do: Jamont P. Johnson wed Cynthia M. Hines at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, CA. The bride, a grad of the Univ. of California (Berkeley) and the Univ. of Michigan, is a senior finance manager for a securities brokerage firm. The groom, a grad of...

Toast to love.(Love & Happiness)
February 14, 2005... Toast To Love: Johnathan Marcel Dailey united in holy matrimony with the former Shaniki Cherie Hunt at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Mobile, AL. The lovebirds are both graduates of the University of South Alabama with degrees in computer...

Celebration of love.(Love & Happiness)
February 14, 2005... Celebration Of Love: Christopher Jordan and the former Tiffany Clark pledged their eternal love at the Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The happy bride...

Glorious 60 years.(Love & Happiness)
February 14, 2005... Glorious 60 Years: The Rev. Dr. Shelvin Jerome Hall and his wife, Mrs. Lucy Mae Hall, of Chicago, celebrated 60 years of marriage in Texas. Mrs. Hall retired after having taught in the public school system for 53 years. Rev. Dr. Hall is the...

You're the best.(Love & Happiness)
February 14, 2005... You're The Best: De'Angelo Alexander tied the knot with Linda Walton at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial on Lake St. Clair in Detroit. A grad of the University of Detroit and Wayne State Univ., the bride is a nurse manager at Henry Ford Hospital....

The HistoryMakers renews its commitment to celebrate Black contributions during Black History Month.(Black History)
February 14, 2005... Though Black Americans have made endless contributions to American life, society and culture, the world is still largely unaware of these significant contributions. And this Black History Month, The HistoryMakers, headquartered in Chicago,...

How to show your love on Valentine's Day.(Lifestyles)
February 14, 2005... It's that time of year again--Valentine's Day. Whether you choose to give someone a teddy bear, a card, flowers or jewelry, that tender notion should be given from a place of love. The wonderful thing is that there is no right or wrong way...

Black actors make history with Oscar nominations.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... A record number of Oscar nominations have gone to Black performers for the upcoming 77th Annual Academy Awards, with Jamie Foxx leading the way with two nods. For the first time in Oscar history, five nominations have gone to Black...

Jermaine Dupri named president of Virgin Records.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * JERMAINE DUPRI NAMED PRESIDENT OF VIRGIN RECORDS: Hit-making producer Jermaine Dupri, producer of chart-topping songs for acts ranging from Usher to Mariah Carey, has been named president of Virgin Records Urban Music, a newly created...

Teachers for a day.(Newsmakers)(Olu and Nas Daru act as substitue teachers at Morehouse College)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * TEACHERS FOR A DAY: Legendary Jazz musician Olu Dara (l) and his hip-hop star son Nas substitute for Professor Melvin Jones in the "Inprovisational jazz" class at Morehouse College in Atlanta. During the class, Nas stood behind the teacher's...

Seattle NAACP branch chooses new leader.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * SEATTLE NAACP BRANCH CHOOSES NEW LEADER: Carl Mack (l) hands the gavel to Alfoster Garrett Jr., a Seattle attorney who was named the new president of the Seattle-King County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...

New Police Chief for Richmond, Va.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * NEW POLICE CHIEF FOR RICHMOND, VA: Newly appointed Richmond, VA, Police Chief Rodney David Monroe speaks at a news conference as Richmond Mayor L. Douglas Wilder looks on. Monroe, 47, will oversee the department of 628 police officers. Monroe...

Sunny stroll.(the week's best photos)
February 14, 2005... * Sunny stroll: Hot rapper Nelly and sexy singer Ashanti spend time together under the sun on a beach in Anguilla. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Beauty of the week.
February 14, 2005... CHANA TWIGGS is a journalism major from Philadelphia. When she's not writing, the 5-foot-5 model enjoys listening to music. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Crowd pleaser.(the week's best photos)
February 14, 2005... * Crowd Pleaser: Chic in her high heels, superstar Tina Turner thrilled fans as she danced and performed four songs while taping a segment for "Canada AM" in Toronto. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Screaming victory.(the week's best photos)
February 14, 2005... * Screaming Victory: Clad in her bold, self-designed Nike apparel, tennis ace Serena Williams yells in triumph after her close semifinal victory over Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Brandy Beef Stew.(Recipe Of The Week)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... Brandy Beef Stew Here is a great one pot recipe that your family and guests will love. The brandy adds a unique flavor to this stew, so try this Brandy Beef Stew. 4 slices bacon 2 pounds sirloin beef cubes (about 1 1/2-inch...

Rebuilding New York.(Sports)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... * REBUILDING NEW YORK: New York Knicks head coach Herb Williams is hard at work reshaping the team after the resignation of Hall of Fame coach Lenny Wilkens. Wilkens, 67, stepped down after the team's ninth defeat in 10 games last month....

Lewis sentenced four months in prison for drug case.(Sports)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was recently sentenced to four months in prison for using a cell phone to try to set up a drug deal about four years ago. He also will spend two months in a halfway house and perform 500 hours of...

All-star cast assembled for Halle Berry-produced TV film about Black life in upstate New York in 'Lackawanna Blues'.(Cover Story)
February 14, 2005... S. Epatha Merkerson heads an all-star cast in Lackawanna Blues, the Halle Berry-produced movie about Black life before integration in upstate New York. The HBO movie is based on Ruben Santiago-Hudson's one-man stage show based on his...

Mavis Staples and Koko Taylor thrill fans in sold-out Chicago concert.(Entertainment)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... Soul-gospel legend Mavis Staples recently teamed up with the Queen of Blues Koko Taylor for a sold-out concert at Harold Washington Cultural Center, aptly called "A Pair of Queens." The concert won rave reviews from critics and fans. The...

Getting in shape on a budget.(Health)
February 14, 2005... Your commitment to lose weight doesn't have to slim down your wallet too. If you're hesitant to shell out the money for a gym membership, there are plenty of low-cost alternatives to help you get fit and stay within your budget. Health clubs...

Take it from fried 2 baked with flavor.(Advertisement)
February 14, 2005... make the SWITCH Every year we are urged to pay closer and closer attention to health--from exercise to lifestyle choices to the foods we eat. Studies have shown a few small changes can really help you live better. The first place to make a...

Celebrate Black History with your children.(Parenting)
February 14, 2005... During the month of February the nation celebrates the legacy and accomplishments of the Black men and women who have left their mark on the world. And what better opportunity than now to spend quality time with your child to help build...

Aussie open victory.(Sports Extra)(Serena Williams defeats LIndsay Davenport)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... AUSSIE OPEN VICTORY: Tennis champion Serena Williams shows off her trophy after she won the women's singles final over top-seed Lindsay Davenport at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Rallying for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory, Williams won her...

Young winner.(Sports Extra)(Donald Young wins Australian Open for 15 year olds)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... YOUNG WINNER: Chicago native Donald Young beat the top seed to win the Australian Open boys' title in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, to claim his first Grand Slam victory. The 15-year-old is the youngest player ever to top the junior rankings. "I'm...

'The 47th Annual Grammy[R] Awards'.(TeleVision)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2005... Broadcasting live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Queen Latifah will host and perform on "The 47th Annual Grammy[R] Awards." The Grammy Awards, considered to be the music industry's highest accolades, are presented by the Recording...

Condoleezza Rice begins tenure as top U.S. diplomat.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... CONDOLEEZZA RICE BEGINS TENURE AS TOP U.S. DIPLOMAT: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meets Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair before the start of their 90-minute meeting at Blair's No. 10 Downing Street office in London to discuss...

Indiana Black Expo names new CEO.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... Joyce Q. Rogers has been named president and CEO of the Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE), the board of directors recently announced. She succeeds the late Rev. Charles Williams, longtime president of the IBE, who transformed the IBE into a...

Memorial service.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sandy Anderson (c), Jonathan Clark (l) and Evelyn Husband listen to a speech during the dedication of a memorial to the astronauts of the Space Shuttle Columbia in Houston two years after the spacecraft disintegrated as it...

First Lady introduces Philadelphia initiative.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... FIRST LADY INTRODUCES PHILADELPHIA INITIATIVE: Bilal Lawton, 14, watches first lady Laura Bush address a class titled "Passport to Manhood" at the Boys and Girls Club of Germantown in Philadelphia. During the recent State of the Union address,...

Sgt. jailed for Iraq prison abuse.(National Report)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... SGT. JAILED FOR IRAQ PRISON ABUSE: U.S. Army Sgt. Javal S. Davis arrives at the courthouse for his sentencing hearing in Fort Hood, TX. Davis, who admitted that he abused detainees at Abu Ghraib prison, in the vicinity of Baghdad, in late 2003,...

With key global figures anxious to confront the problem of world poverty, particularly in Africa, former ambassador and international lawyer George Haley is being mentioned as a major player in such a move.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... With key global figures anxious to confront the problem of world poverty, particularly in Africa, former ambassador and international lawyer George Haley is being mentioned as a major player in such a move. Several key officials, including...

Condoleezza Rice.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... After she was confirmed by the Senate, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice immediately went to work, flying off on a nine-nation trip to regain U.S. influence lost since the war in Iraq. Her first speech was delivered in Paris, and broadcast...

Next year's possible candidates--Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) considers running for mayor of Los Angeles.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... Next year's possible candidates-Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) considers running for mayor of Los Angeles while Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman announces he will become a candidate for governor of Ohio...

Elected with his mother, Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, at his side, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was hailed as the man to turn the motor capital around.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... Elected with his mother, Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick, at his side, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was hailed as the man to turn the motor capital around. Today, with thousands of families leaving the city that faces a $389 million shortfall, the...

February is Black History Month, and U.S. Blacks are urged to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Niagara Movement.(Confidential)
February 21, 2005... February is Black History Month, and U.S. Blacks are urged to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Niagara Movement, the first effort by forefathers to end racial discrimination...

A nephew of the late opera singer, Marian Anderson, U.S. conductor James DePreist, is slated to go to Japan in April.(Confidential)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... A nephew of the late opera singer, Marian Anderson, U.S. conductor James DePreist, is slated to go to Japan in April to become the permanent conductor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra...

Claude Allen.(Confidential)(appointment as domestic policy adviser)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... President Bush recently named Claude Allen, a former Health and Human Services Department deputy secretary, as his domestic policy adviser. Allen becomes the first Black in a major role on the new White House staff.

Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) served as chairman of Louisiana's annual Mardi Gras festival in Washington.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) served as chairman of Louisiana's annual Mardi Gras festival in Washington while his daughter, Nailah, performed as queen...

After campaigning for the opponent of Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., two years ago, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons recently returned to the state to endorse the governor for re-election because of his reform of drug laws and support of Black colleges.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... After campaigning for the opponent of Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., two years ago, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons recently returned to the state to endorse the governor for re-election because of his reform of drug laws and support of...

Sheila Cherry.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
February 21, 2005... Closing out her year as the first Black president of the National Press Club in Washington, the nation's most prestigious fourth estate institution, Sheila Cherry handed out awards to 39 club members for helping carry out her program.

Healthy eating tips to fight the snack attack.(Health)
February 21, 2005... The growling sound coming from your stomach is your body's way of letting you know that it's time to eat. Lunch is past and dinner is still hours away, so what are you to do? Making a visit to the vending machine for some mid-day cookies or...