Jet articles from February 2006

Jet archives from February 2006

The nation remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.(NATIONAL REPORT)
February 6, 2006... This year marks the 20th anniversary of the federal holiday that recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. And across the country Americans remembered the late civil rights leader's words and works by joining together in various...

Black History Month focuses on the historic importance of African-American organizations.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... "Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Institutions," is the theme for Black History Month this year. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has chosen to devote the 2006...

Jack Tanner, first Black federal judge in the Northwest, succumbs at 86.(CENSUS)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 6, 2006... Jack Tanner, the first Black federal judge in the Northwest who was known for making controversial civil rights rulings and then seeing them reversed, recently died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Tacoma, WA. He was 86. Tanner was...

Died.(CENSUS)(Milton Williams, Jr., Ron Jessie, Dorothy Richie, Allan Johnson)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Milton Williams, Jr., 70, noted music teacher at Alice E. Grady Elementary School in Elmsford, NY, for 43 years who was the father of singer/actress Vanessa L. Williams, of an acute pancreatic infection at Westchester Medical Center in...

Tougaloo College president honored.(EDUCATION)(Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan receives the Eagle Award)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... TOUGALOO COLLEGE PRESIDENT HONORED: Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan (c), the first female president of Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS, receives the Eagle Award from Dr. Frankie Sutherland (l), the committee co-chair of Tougaloo College as Joyce Delk,...

Swearing-in ceremony.(NEWSMAKERS)(Nina Mitchell Wells is sworn in as New Jersey Secretary of State )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Nina Mitchell Wells is sworn in as New Jersey Secretary of State by Judge Paulette Sapp-Peterson as the newly elected New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, Jr. (c) looks on and Secretary...

Imprisoned rapper Mystikal gets one-year sentence for tax charges.(NEWSMAKERS)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Grammy-nominated rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to a year in prison for trying to defraud the U.S. government out of $271,000 in taxes. U.S. District Judge James Brady said that he would allow the artist, whose real name is Michael L....

Dreamy trio.(NEWSMAKERS)
February 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: DREAMY TRIO: Grammy Award-winning singer Beyonce Knowles (c) is joined by Tony-winner Anika Noni Rose (l) and former "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson during a photo shoot for the movie Dreamgirls....

Awesome splendor.(Love & Happiness)(Kim R. Thomas marries Cheryl L. Waiters)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Awesome Splendor: Kim R. Thomas united in holy matrimony with Cheryl L. Waiters at the Green River Clubhouse in Corona, CA. The bride is a graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is an administrative specialist for Toyota...

In your eyes.(Love & Happiness)(Rodney G. Ward marries De Anna J. Sheffield)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... In Your Eyes: Mr. and Mrs. Rodney G. Ward joined in holy matrimony during a double-ring ceremony at Wyndham Harbour Island Hotel in Tampa, FL. The bride. De Anna J Sheffield, is a television reporter for WTSP-TV, the CBS affiliate in the Tampa...

Trust and honor.(Love & Happiness)(Ronald Tate Jr. wed Dr. Tiffany Green )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Trust And Honor: Ronald Tate Jr. wed Dr. Tiffany Green at United Methodist Church in Silver Spring, MD. The bride, a psychiatrist at Carolinas Medical Center. is a graduate of Spelman College and the University of Cincinnati Medical School The...

Sweet spirit.(Love & Happiness)(Win Wilford marries Saundra Nelson)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Sweet Spirit: Win Wilford of New York City exchanged sacred marital vows with Saundra Nelson of Atlantic City, N J, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Absecon, NJ. The bride is a senior customer service representative and Wow!Zone...

Only you.(Love & Happiness)(Rev. Dr. Lawrence E. VanHook married Patricia Boyd )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Only You: The Rev. Dr. Lawrence E. VanHook married Patricia Boyd at the Princess Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. The bride is the special assistant to Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. The groom is pastor of the Community Christian Church....

Happy feelings.(Love & Happiness)(Earnest Sanders Sr. and Georgia Mae Sanders celebrate 50 years of marriage)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Happy Feelings: Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Sanders Sr. celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss with family and friends during a dinner party at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Detroit. Mrs. Georgia Mae Sanders is a homemaker. Her mate of five decades...

Liberia and Africa's first elected female head of state takes oath of office.(AFRICAN AFFAIRS)(Dr. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf )
February 6, 2006... With a brief oath, Dr. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf produced a political miracle in Africa. The Harvard-trained banker was sworn in as the first woman president of Liberia and became the first elected female head of state on the continent. ...

Golden night for Merkerson.(CELEBRITIES)(S. Epatha Merkerson wins Golden Globe Award)
February 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: GOLDEN NIGHT FOR MERKERSON: Actress S. Epatha Merkerson displays the award she won for Best Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries for her role in the HBO movie Lackawanna Blues at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe...

This week in Black history.(Franklin A. Thomas named president of the Ford Foundation)(Clifton R. Wharton, Sr. appointed minister to Romania)
February 6, 2006... January 30, 1979-- Franklin A. Thomas was named president of the Ford Foundation, the country's largest private philanthropic institution, on this day. During his 15-year tenure, he was credited with steering millions of dollars toward...

College football star.(the week's best photos)(John David Washington )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: College Football Star: Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta, congratulate their son, John David, a running back, at the Las Vegas All-American Classic Game in Las Vegas. John David, a psychology major,...

Beauty of the week.(Melissa Marshall )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Melissa Marshall is from Princeton. LA. The 5-foot-10 model enjoys cooking and dancing.

Big deal on wheels.(Terrence Howard rides on top of a Hummer at Lionsgate Entertainment and Showtime Networks Pre-Golden Globes Party )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Big Deal On Wheels: Actor Terrence Howard is riding high as he strikes a pose on top of a shiny new Hummer during the Lionsgate Entertainment and Showtime Networks Pre-Golden Globes Party in West Hollywood....

Lifestyle movie premiere.(Raven-Symone to star in "For One Night")(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: LIFETIME MOVIE PREMIERE: Popular actress Raven-Symone (c) stars in the Lifetime original movie For One Night with Aisha Tyler and Jason Lewis that premieres Monday, Feb, 6 at 9 p.m. (ET) on the Lifetime...

Caring for your crowning glory.(BEAUTY)(American Academy of Dermatology advice)
February 6, 2006... Whether you have long, luxuriant locks or a short, sleek 'do, a healthy head of hair always looks good. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers advice on do's and don'ts when it comes to taking care of your tresses. Get Rid Of...

Home run kings reunite.(SPORTS)(Hank Aaron and Sadahaur Oh at World Baseball Classic ceremonies )(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... HOME RUN KINGS REUNITE: Baseball's all-time greats Hank Aaron (r) and Sadaharu Oh (wearing Japan Team World Classic Baseball Jersey) greet each other during ceremonies at the Japanese Ambassador Residence in Washington, D.C. Aaron holds the...

Rev. Jesse Jackson holds ninth annual Wall Street Project in New York City.(9th annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit)
February 6, 2006... Rev. Jesse Jackson's recent 9th annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit focused on key issues that affect Blacks and other minorities, including the reconstruction of communities ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, pension funds and worker safety,...

Martin Lawrence: 'Big Momma's House 2' star reveals how his daughters and 1999 coma changed his life.(Cover Story)(Biography)
February 6, 2006... Martin Lawrence is up to some of his same old tricks as he snaps on and straps on prosthetic devices to entertain fans in Big Momma's House 2. But, there's also a new Martin Lawrence, a man who no longer lives to be funny. Lawrence is...

Ernesta G. Procope named to Minority Business Hall of Fame.(BUSINESS)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Ernesta G. Procope, president and chief executive officer of E.G. Bowman Company, Inc., in New York, has been named to the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. at a ceremony at the Harvard Club of New York City recently. Procope...

Soul legend Wilson 'Wicked' Pickett dies of heart attack at 64.(ENTERTAINMENT)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 6, 2006... Veteran music great Wilson Pickett, best known for the classic hit songs In the Midnight Hour and Mustang Sally, recently died of a heart attack at a hospital in Reston, VA. He was 64. Nicknamed the "Wicked Pickett" for his gruff, throaty...

'The 48th Annual Grammy[R] Awards!(TeleVision)(appearances by African American actors and musicians on television this week)(Brief Article)
February 6, 2006... Mariah Carey, John Legend and Kanye West, each currently nominated for eight Gram, my[R] Awards, will perform on "The 48th Annual Grammy[R] Awards," live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, (Wednesday, February 8 at 8 p.m.,...

Reading beauty.(The JET Spot)(child model Rachel Hurley Johnson)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Aspiring EBONY Fashion Fair model, Rachel Hurley Johnson takes time away from her breakfast to browse through her latest issue of Jet. The 15-month-old beauty, who is the daughter of attorneys George Craig Johnson and Michelle Hurley Johnson of...

This weeks is: National Consumer Protection Week.(The JET Spot)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... (NCPW) highlights consumer protection and education efforts around the country. Whether you're investing in a business opportunity, buying or selling on an Internet auction, or looking for a scholarship, a home loan, or that dream vacation, it...

Celebrity birthdays.
February 13, 2006... Feb. 6 Natalie Cole [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Feb. 11 Kelly Rowland [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Feb. 11 Arsenio Hall [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

New York's Harlem Boys choir faces eviction.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... The world-renowned Boys Choir of Harlem, which has struggled with financial woes in recent years, faced eviction from its New York home at Jet press time. The organization is reportedly up to $5 million in debt. The city of New York...

Legendary singer Mary Wilson pushes for federal law to protect artists from musical impostors.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Matt Wilson, a co-founder and original member of the legendary Motown group the Supremes, has urged Illinois lawmakers to make it illegal for impostors to perform as original artists. Wilson recently visited the Illinois Capitol as a part...

Bill Gates offers $900 million to fight tuberculosis.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... BILL GATES OFFERS $900 MILLION TO FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS: Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft Corp., listens as Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo delivers a passionate speech titled "Not Gone, But Almost Forgotten" at the World Economic Forum in...

Confidential: here's the buddy-buddy trail of two top-ranking Black women in politics!(Ticker Tape)(Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Jendayi Fraser )(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Confidential: Here's the buddy-buddy trail of two top-ranking Black women in politics! Pals at Stanford College, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Dr. Jendayi Fraser first came to Washington to work at the National Security Council...

Because D.C. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced legislation in Congress, the National Park Service acquired the Carter G. Woodson home in the nation's capital.(Ticker Tape)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Because D.C. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced legislation in Congress, the National Park Service acquired the Carter G. Woodson home in the nation's capital. Founder of Black History Month, Dr. Woodson used his home for his historical...

Episcopalians from the D. C. church where Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall worshipped have asked the national church to elevate him to a saint.(Ticker Tape)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Episcopalians from the D. C. church where Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall worshipped have asked the national church to elevate him to a saint, just as it did for Martin L. King, Jr., a Baptist.

The annual Black History Month luncheon speaker on Feb. 25 at Howard University will be Lonnie Bunch, director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History.(Ticker Tape)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... The annual Black History Month luncheon speaker on Feb. 25 at Howard University will be Lonnie Bunch, director of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History. While the honoree will be Dorothy Height for her work with Black women....

From a million to a rock bottom-29,000 represents the frightful decline of Black farmers in America in a century.(Ticker Tape)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... From a million to a rock bottom-29,000 represents the frightful decline of Black farmers in America in a century. So gruesome is the record that Ala. Rep. Artur Davis launched a drive to reinstate more than 80,000 of them who were cut off by...

As part of the National Press Club's Black History Month celebration, a "journalism treasure" exhibition was displayed through courtesy of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.(Ticker Tape)
February 13, 2006... As part of the National Press Club's Black History Month celebration, a "journalism treasure" exhibition was displayed through courtesy of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Addressing club luncheons were...

New Africare Board Chairman W. Frank Fountain.(Ticker Tape)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... New Africare Board Chairman W. Frank Fountain, who replaced George A, Dalley, was welcomed at a special downtown reception.

Although declared legally blind.(National Headliners)(David Patterson chosen the running mate for governor candidate Eliot Spitzer)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Although declared legally blind, New York state leader David Patterson nevertheless was chosen the running mate for first place Democratic governor candidate Eliot Spitzer.

Motown artist Martha Reeves attended her first Detroit Council session.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Motown artist Martha Reeves attended her first Detroit Council session after her election.

Retired Ambassador Ted Britton, Jr. was named an honorary consul general.(National Headliners)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Retired Ambassador Ted Britton, Jr. was named an honorary consul general of Albania.

Civil Rights Director of the Agriculture Dept. for the past three years.(National Headliners)(Vernon Parker )(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Civil Rights Director of the Agriculture Dept. for the past three years, Vernon Parker resigned the post in order to live quietly with his family in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Ray J celebrates 25th birthday and budding singing-acting career.(JET GOES TO A PARTY)
February 13, 2006... Ray J not only celebrated his 25th birthday, the R&B singer also celebrated the strong sales of his latest CD and his success as a cast member on UPN's "One on One" and as a host on BET. Older sister and R&B singer Brandy gave the party for...

DNA test helps free man from a 130-year prison sentence.(LAW & JUSTICE)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... After he served 24 years in a Florida penitentiary for armed robbery and rape, Alan Crotzer is a free man. DNA testing and other evidence convinced prosecutors that Crotzer, 45, was not involved in the brutal 1981 crimes against a Tampa,...

Anthony Hamilton: returns with hit CD, 'Ain't Nobody Worryin''.(IN THE SPOTLIGHT)
February 13, 2006... Anthony Hamilton who thrilled music fans with his 2003 breakthrough CD, Comin' From Where I'm From, is back in the spotlight with his soulful new CD, Ain't Nobody Worryin'. "I didn't approach doing this new record with the intention of...

Historically Black colleges and universities calendar unveiled.(EDUCATION)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CALENDAR UNVEILED: Tracey Alston (seated, c) of Chicago-based advertising agency, Danielle Ashley Communications, displays the new Limited Collector's Edition 2006 HBCU Calendar, which features 12 of...

A great teacher.(EDUCATION)(Anton Armstrong, Harry R. and Thora H. Tosdal receives award)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... A GREAT TEACHER: Anton Armstrong, the Harry R. and Thora H. Tosdal Professor of Music at St. Olaf College, is the 2006 recipient of Baylor University's Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. Armstrong, conductor of the St. Olaf Choir...

Resplendent.(Love & Happiness)(Charles Edward Blake II married DeAndra Darcia Scudder )(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Resplendent: Charles Edward Blake II married DeAndra Darcia Scudder during a garden ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA. Both work at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles where the groom is community relations director The bride works...

Lifetime of bliss.(Love & Happiness)(Shellyn E. Ponder marries Charles Craig)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Lifetime of bliss: Shellyn E. Ponder of Illinois pledged her eternal love with Charles "Volley" Craig of Michigan during a double-ring ceremony at St. James Baptist Church in Detroit. The bride is a graduate of DePaul University. She is a...

Hope springs eternal.(Love & Happiness)(Reginald Hodges marries Sharon R. Green)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Hope Springs Eternal: Reginald Hodges united as one with Sharon R, Green at Praise Tabernacle Deliverance Baptist Church in Chicago. The bride is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and National-Louis University. She is a supervisor with...

Just one touch.(Love & Happiness)(Marcus A. Johnson marries Sonja L. Norwood)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Just One Touch: Marcus A. Johnson tied the knot with Sonja L. Norwood at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. The bride, a graduate of Southern University. Baton Rouge, and Cardinal Stritch University, co-owns two day care centers, operates a private...

Paradise on earth.(Love & Happiness)(Samuel and Gladys Williams celebrate 50 years of marriage)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Paradise On Earth: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams celebrated 50 years of marriage at a reception dinner in Denver Mrs Gladys Williams is a retired school teacher and real estate agent Her mate of five decades is president of Denvers Chapter of...

More and more.(Love & Happiness)(Karim Camara wed Orelia Merchant )(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... More And More: Karim Camara wed Orelia Merchant at Tulane Memorial Baptist Church in New Orleans The bride is an assistant US attorney in the Eastern District of New York, She is a graduate of Dillard University. College of William & Mary and...

Hattie McDaniel postage stamp issued.(NEWSMAKERS)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... HATTIE MCDANIEL POSTAGE STAMP ISSUED: Hattie McDaniel, legendary actress and the first Black to win an Academy Award, was recently honored in the U.S. Postage Service's Black Heritage Stamp series. The 39-cent stamp shows McDaniel in a 1941...

This week in Black history.(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... February 9, 1971-- Leroy "Satchel" Paige, pitcher, 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 time of most...

Continuing King's dream.(Black History Month)(Martin Luther King Jr.)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... CONTINUING KING'S DREAM: Dynamic songstress Patti LaBelle displays a bronze replica of the "Stone of Hope," the centerpiece of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, during her recent visit to the offices of the Martin Luther King Jr....

SCLC's inaugural MLK breakfast.(BLACK HISTORY)(Southern Christian Leadership Conference)(Martin Luther King)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... SCLC'S INAUGURAL MLK BREAKFAST: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) recently held its 1st Annual SCLC National Martin Luther King Day Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. SCLC president and CEO Charles Steele listens as...

Celebrating Black History in the classroom.(Black History Month)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Imagine what the world would be like if Garrett Morgan hadn't invented the traffic light, or if Richard Spikes hadn't developed the automatic gear shift, or if Alice Parker hadn't patented a central heating unit? Those great innovations,...

Actress Golden Brooks co-star of hit TV show 'Girlfriends' and new movie 'Something New'.(Jet Talk)(Interview)
February 13, 2006... Q. Golden, you've been starring in "Girlfriends" for six seasons while taking on movie roles... how do you strike the balance? A. It's hard doing both simply because six months out of the year I'm doing "Girlfriends," and that means I...

Mother and daughter beauties.(the week's best photos)(Sanaa Lathan and her mother, Eleanor McCoy attend premiere of "Something New")(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Mother and Daughter Beauties: Actress Sanaa Lathan hugs her mom, Eleanor McCoy, during the Los Angeles premiere of Focus Features' Something New at the Cinerama Dome Theatre in Hollywood. Lathan has a starring role in the romantic comedy.

Beauty of the week.(LaTrice Hood)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... LaTrice Hood is from Missouri City, TX. She enjoys writing and traveling.

Night of comedy.(Mike Epps gives comedy performs)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Night Of Comedy: Actor-comedian Mike Epps and wife, Mechelle, stop for photographers after his hilarious comedy performance at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Hollywood.

Knockout new couple.
February 13, 2006... KNOCKOUT NEW COUPLE: World boxing champion Laila Ali and her new boyfriend, former NFL wide receiver Curtis Conway, attend the world premiere of Big Momma's House 2 at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

Ford supports students at 2006 CIAA tournament.(Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association )(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... FORD SUPPORTS STUDENTS AT 2006 CIAA TOURNAMENT: Nikki Foster and Just Hill, both Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduates, ride atop a new 2006 Ford Fusion, the prize in Ford's Fantastic Central Intercollegiate Athletic...

Kobe Bryant scores staggering 81; 2nd-highest scoring total in NBA history.(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Who can stop him? Many pondered that question as Kobe Bryant made his way into the NBA history books. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently scored a phenomenal 81 points-the second-highest total in NBA history-in a 122-104 victory over the...

Isiah Thomas sued for sexual harassment; denies allegations.(SPORTS)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... New York Knicks President Isiah Thomas has rejected claims in a sexual harassment suit that accuse him of unwanted advances, discrimination and "demeaning and repulsive behavior." Thomas categorically denied harassing Anucha Browne Sanders,...

Something New.(Movies To See)(Movie Review)
February 13, 2006... Kenya McQueen is a beautiful L.A. career woman, a senior manager at an accounting firm. She is on the verge of making partner. But she is yet to find her partner in her personal life. Kenya agrees to a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and...

Detroit man loses over 250 pounds to join the military.(LIFESTYLES)(Roderick L. Evans )(Biography)
February 13, 2006... Private first class, 39-year-old, 165-pound Roderick L. Evans is enlisted in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, and he will very likely head to Iraq or Afghanistan, something a few years ago-at 418 pounds-he wouldn't have imagined. ...

JET top 20 albums.(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... 1. UNPREDICTABLE Jamie Foxx (J) 2. THE BREAKTHROUGH Mary J, Bilge (Geffen) 3. CHRIS BROWN Chris Brown (Jive) 4. DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER The Notorious B.I.G. (Bad Boy) 5. AIN'T NOBODY WORRYIN' Anthony Hamilton (So So def) ...

Beyonce adds spice and intrigue to movie 'The Pink Panther'.(Cover Story)(Biography)
February 13, 2006... Beyonce Knowles' newest movie role is a perfect fit for the singer and actress. Sexy? Check. Sassy? Check. Beautiful voice? Check. As the striking international pop star Xania, Beyonce adds her trademark spice and intrigue to the film The...

Fayard Nicholas of renowned Nicholas Brothers dancing duo, dies.(CELEBRITIES)(Obituary)
February 13, 2006... Fayard Nicholas, who with his younger brother Harold, wowed the world of dance with astonishing athleticism, inspiring generations of dancers from Fred Astaire to Savion Glover, recently died at his Los Angeles home. He was 91. The cause...

'Die Another Day'.(Television)(African American actors appearing on television this week)(Brief Article)
February 13, 2006... Oscar winner Halle Berry stars as Jinx, a smart, sexy and strong Bond girl and Pierce Brosnan stars as James Bond in Die Another Day, (Saturday, February 11 at 9 p.m., ET) on CBS. Others scheduled to appear this week include: Usher on "One...

Makes you want to holler!(The JET Spot)(World Spirit Federation National Championships)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... Thrilled cheerleader, Torye Hurt, 8 (c), jumps for joy as her teammates from Trinity All Stars share in the excitement at the World Spirit Federation National Championships in Greensboro, NC. The Upper Marlboro, MD, cheerleaders participated in...

Celebrity birthdays.(The JET Spot)(Ice-T )(Toni Morrison)(Seal)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... Feb. 13 Ice-T Feb. 18 Toni Morrison Feb. 19 Seal

This week is: national child passenger safety week.(The JET Spot)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... THIS WEEK IS: National Child Passenger Safety Week, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and www.boosterseat.gov. Did you know motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of children ages 2 to 14 in the United...

Coretta Scott King: First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement 1927-2006.(Obituary)(Cover Story)
February 20, 2006... No one could have imagined the calm, stamina and iron will that Coretta Scott King would demonstrate when her husband of 15 years, civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in 1968. The widowed mother of...

In tribute to the First Lady of Civil Rights: Coretta Scott King.(CORETTA SCOTT KING: 1927-2006)
February 20, 2006... Many activists, public figures and community leaders share their heart-warming memories of civil rights trailblazer Coretta Scott King. * Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader: "To observe her handle the highs and lows of life with...

Keeping The Dream alive.(CORETTA SCOTT KING: 1927-2006)(Yolanda, Martin III, Dexter and Bernice King)
February 20, 2006... Few children have had a more public life than those of the late civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Yet, Yolanda, Martin III, Dexter and Bernice King, all single, have managed to distinguish themselves as...

Hollywood fame.(the week's best photo)(Samuel L. Jackson honored on Hollywood Boulevard)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Hollywood Fame: Star actor Samuel L. Jackson leaves his mark on Hollywood Boulevard as he imprints his hands and feet in cement during a ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Since his famed...

Beauty of the week.(Cecily Holland)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CECILY HOLLAND is a journalist from Scott, LA. In addition to modeling she enjoys spending time with family and surfing the Internet. Photo by Terald Flagg

Hollywood couple Samuel L. Jackson & La Tanya Richardson discuss fame & marriage in March Ebony.(CELEBRITIES)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... In any relationship where there's love, there's also sacrifice. As husband and wife and professional actors, Samuel L. Jackson and La Tanya Richardson know this fact to be very true. In the March EBONY the Hollywood couple gets candid in a rare...