Jet articles from July 2003

Jet archives from July 2003

Supreme Court upholds University of Michigan affirmative action. (National Report).
July 7, 2003... The Supreme Court recently upheld a university law school admissions policy that considers race as one of many factors for selecting students. The ruling in the law school case preserves the concept of affirmative action for minorities who...

Admiral Barry Black picked as 1st African-American senate chaplain. (National Report).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Navy Rear Adm. Barry Black was recently named the new U.S. Senate chaplain following a nationwide search to fill the prestigious position. Black, a Seventh-day Adventist, is the first African-American and the first of his denomination to...

Moose resigns after clash with county ethics board over book deal. (National Report).(Montgomery County (MD) Police Chief Charles Moose)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Some eight months after he led the Washington, D.C.-area sniper investigation, Montgomery County (MD) Police Chief Charles Moose has resigned amid discord with local officials over a book he is writing about the high-profile case. Moose...

Street fight. (National report).(T. Milton Street may sue Philadelphia, PA, over contract to service baggage equipment at Philadelphia International Airport)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... STREET FIGHT: Philadelphia businessman T. Milton Street, brother of Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street, recently announced plans to sue the city if it fails to honor a contract awarded to him to service baggage equipment at Philadelphia...

Race profiling forbidden by new Bush policy. (National Report).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Racial and ethnic profiling was banned at all 70 federal agencies with law enforcement powers under a Justice Department directive. The only exceptions will apply to investigations involving terrorism and national security matters. ...

Ticker tape.(Michael S. Steele at Paris Air Shjow; other current events)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... CONFIDENTIAL: On his first overseas jaunt, Maryland's Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele received the VIP treatment at this year's Paris Air Show. The state's first Black Lieutenant Governor, accompanied by a five-man entourage and security, promoted...

National headliners.
July 7, 2003... Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun was the guest speaker at the installation of Dr. Susan D. Johnson Cook as the first female president of the 89-year Ministers Conference at Hampton University. She is pastor of the Bronx, NY, Christian Fellowship...

Riot in Benton Harbor, MI, brings national attention, change. (National Report).
July 7, 2003... For two nights, the impoverished city of Benton Harbor in Michigan blazed with arson fires fueled by the frustrations of Black citizens who said they were fed up with the area's racial tensions and substandard living. Citizens said the...

Reputed Klansman gets life in prison for 1966 murder of black Mississippi man. (National Report).(Ernest Avants)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... A reputed Ku Klux Klansman recently was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the 1966 slaying of a Black sharecropper who was shot in what prosecutors say was a plot to lure the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Mississippi to be...

Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's first black. Mayor, dies in D.C. (Census).(Obituary)
July 7, 2003... Former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr., 65, who spearheaded voting rights and was a powerful influence against forces of segregation in the South, died after collapsing at Reagan National Airport in the nation's capital. ...

Lucile Bluford, newspaper publisher, dies at 91. (Census).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
July 7, 2003... Lucile Bluford, 91, longtime editor and publisher of the Call, one of the nation's largest Black-owned weekly newspapers, died recently in Kansas City, MO, after a brief illness. Bluford, who broke racial barriers during her seven-decade...

Luther Vandross' new album 'Dance With My Father' debuts at no. 1; his first to debut at top of charts. (Celebrities).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Luther Vandross' new album, released as he lay in a hospital recovering from a stroke, has 'debuted at No. 1, according to industry figures. Dance With My Father has sold more than 440,000 copies in its first week of release, marking the...

This week in black history.(Kenneth A. Gibson named first Black president of U.S. Conference of Mayors; National Civil Rights Museum dedicated )(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... July 1, 1976-- * Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson of Newark, NJ, defeated New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu to become the first Black president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors on this day. The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official organization...

Make safety your first step to summer fitness. (Health).
July 7, 2003... Millions of people across the nation are walking, jogging and strutting their way to better health this summer. But before you hit the streets with your fellow fitness striders, protect yourself with these safety tips: Keep cool. On...

Dr. Benjamin Carson plans historic surgery.(separation of conjoined twin sisters Ladan and Laleh Bijan)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... DR. BENJAMIN CARSON PLANS HISTORIC SURGERY: Dr. Benjamin S. Carson discusses the strategy he will use to separate 29-year-old conjoined twin sisters Ladan and Laleh Bijani of Iran. Carson, director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins...

Society world.
July 7, 2003... * A Standing On Love: John Ellis Price, Jr. wed Tennille Deonn Brisbane at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. A graduate of Baylor University, the bride is a social worker. The groom, also a graduate of Baylor University,...

Chicago Medical Society. (People).(Neil Emerson Winston elected first Black president )(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Dr. Neil Emerson Winston, a Chicago physician and chairman of the Illinois State Medical Advisory Committee, was elected the first Black president of the 153-year-old Chicago Medical Society. Winston also is the first emergency medicine...

Illinois General Assembly. (People).(Letitia Dewith-Anderson becomes first female and first Black chief of staff for city of Springfield, IL)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Letitia Dewith-Anderson, an independent contractual lobbyist in the Illinois General Assembly, became the first female and first Black chief of staff for the city of Springfield, IL. Dewith-Anderson, named to the executive assistant post by...

Xerox Corporation. (People).(Ursula M. Burns named president of Business Group Operations)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Ursula M. Burns, a 23-year veteran at Xerox Corporation, was named president of Business Group Operations for the Stamford, CT-based document technology company. In her new post, Burns will lead a $12.5 billion operation that consists of...

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (People).(Andrew D. Gillum receives 2003 Emerging Leader Award )(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Andrew D. Gillum, a Tallahassee, FL, city commissioner, received the 2003 Emerging Leader Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. for his commitment to public service. At 23, Gillum became the youngest city commissioner in...

ETC Information Inc. (People).(Gary C. Matthews named national consultant for Afro-American Newspapers Group, Inc. and National Newspaper Publishers Association)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Gary C. Matthews, president and national chairman for the marketing information group ETC Information Inc. and an advocate for diversity in media, was named national consultant for the Afro-American Newspapers Group, Inc. and the National...

Blacks freed from prison in Tulia, TX, following review of narcotics arrests. (Law & Justice).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Thirteen people imprisoned in a Tulia, TX, jail for nearly four years because of the false testimony of a narcotics officer were freed recently when a Texas judge threw out their drug convictions. The release of 11 men (9 Black) and a Black...

Is it best to wait for a soul mate or love the one you're with? (Lifestyles).
July 7, 2003... Whether you wait for your perfect match or have a less "idealistic" view of a prospective mate, experts say you still must work to maintain a meaningful love relationship. Relationships aren't always easy; more often than not they're...

Recipe of the week cooling off: cool off this summer with a refreshing glass of pineapple tea. You are sure to please guests with this tasty variation of an old favorite beverage.(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... PINEAPPLE TEA 2 tablespoons unsweetened instant tea 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup hot water 4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled 1 1/2 cups cold water 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh orange...

A Better Chance gala. (Education).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... A BETTER CHANCE GALA: Judith Berry Griffin (3rd, 1), outgoing president of A Better Chance, joins newly appointed president Sandra Timmons, former chief operating officer of Girls Inc., as they congratulate award recipients Lloyd G. Trotter...

Dream fulfilled. (Education).(Gustava Bennett Burrus, 97, graduates from Richmond High School)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... DREAM FULFILLED: Gustava Bennett Burrus, 97, wears her red cap and gown with pride during her recent graduation from Richmond High School in Richmond, CA. The great-great-grandmother, who received honorary degrees from Richmond and from a local...

Beyonce in concert. (The week's best photos).(Beyonce Knowles)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... BEYONCE IN CONCERT: Beyonce Knowles sings at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI, during her Beyonce Knowles Friends and Family Live in Concert, part of the Ford celebration. She recently released her first solo album, Dangerously in Love.

Beauty of the week.
July 7, 2003... RASHAN SMITH is from Smyrna, GA. She enjoys acting, writing, poetry and reading.

Living the dream.(Sean "P. Diddy" Combs at premiere of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... LIVING THE DREAM: Sean "P. Diddy" Combs boldly summarizes his success as a hip-hop mogul, restaurateur, fashion house owner and philanthropist at the premiere of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle in Los Angeles.

Fast ball.(Lennox Lewis throws out ceremonial first pitch at start of San Francisco Giants game )(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... FAST BALL: World heavyweight boxing champ Lennox Lewis throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the start of San Francisco Giants game against the L.A. Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Lewis was in town to defend his WBO and WBA titles against Vitali...

NFL's black double-digit million-dollar players. (Sports).(National Football League)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Out of the 11 NFL players who made a monstrous $10 million or more last season, nine of the gridiron warriors are Black, according to a USA Today study. The newspaper's research calculated the total salary as the entire signing bonus, base...

Negro leagues statue. (Sports).(statue installed outside Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... NEGRO LEAGUES STATUE: Outside Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium a Negro Leagues Memorial Statue honoring the Philadelphia Stars is unveiled. Uncovering the 7-foot bronze statue of a Negro League player (l-r) are Phillies president Dave...

Fuhr Hockey Hall pioneer. (Sports).(Grant Fuhr inducted into National Hockey League Hall of Fame)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... FUHR HOCKEY HALL PIONEER: Though retired, Grant Fuhr's dynamic presence on the ice will forever be remembered when he becomes enshrined into the National Hockey League Hall of Fame. Fuhr, the first Black hockey player to be inducted into the...

Larry Doby, American League's first Black baseball player, dies at his New Jersey home. (Sports).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
July 7, 2003... Larry Doby, the first Black American League baseball player and second Black player in the major leagues, recently died at his home in Montclair, NJ, after a long illness. He was believed to be 78. The Hall of Famer was a seven-time...

World champion cowboy. (Sports).(Fred Whitfield)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Seven-time world champion calf roper Fred Whitfield shows off his ProRodeo Tour Finale trophy after he won the event in 7.3 seconds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Whitfield, 35, is also the first Black cowboy ever to reach the $2...

Eddie Jordan to coach Washington Wizards. (Sports).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... After he coached the New Jersey Nets to the NBA Finals for the last two seasons in a row, Eddie Jordan takes over the Washington Wizards, a team that has not won a playoff game in 15 years. The 48-year-old Jordan has 11 years of NBA...

Randy Ayers named new Philadelphia head coach. (Sports).(Philadelphia 76ers)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Assistant Philadelphia 76ers coach Randy Ayers was recently promoted to the team's head coach, replacing Larry Brown. Taking over a team that went to the NBA Finals two years ago, Ayers is a six-year veteran of the 76ers coaching staff. He...

Laila Ali dominates in rematch; still undefeated. (Sports).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Laila Ali, who fought on the undercard of Lennox Lewis' heavyweight title fight, pounded her way to another victory and remains undefeated in the ring. Ali, the daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, improved her record 15-0 as she...

Lewis defends heavyweight titles by TKO. (Sports).(Lennox Lewis)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Lennox Lewis retained his WBC and IBO heavyweight titles when a bad cut stopped his challenger, Vitali Klitschko, after six brawling rounds at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The match ended when the ring doctor Paul Wallace ordered the...

Bulls' Jay Williams injured in motorcycle accident. (Sports).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... Chicago Bulls guard Jay Williams recently suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident in Chicago. Williams, 21, injured his knee and pelvis in addition to breaking his leg, the Associated Press reported. Also, he reportedly sustained...

Starcom Media Day focuses on multibillion-dollar Black consumer market. (Business).
July 7, 2003... "Tune in to what makes us tick and we will tune in to you," Johnson Publishing Co. President and CEO Linda Johnson Rice told marketing executives who recently gathered in Chicago for an "African-American Media Day," hosted by advertising giant...

Debbie Allen brings 'fame' to reality tv. (Cover Story).(Interview)
July 7, 2003... If there's anyone who has an eye for talent, it's Debbie Allen. The multitalented actress, choreographer, dancer, producer, director, writer and singer knows what it takes to have lasting fame. Most importantly, she also knows that it takes...

Eulogizing Gregory Peck. (Entertainment).(Brief Article)
July 7, 2003... * EULOGIZING GREGORY PECK: Veteran actor Brock Peters sings during his eulogy for his longtime friend, fellow actor Gregory Peck, during a memorial service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. Peters portrayed Tom Robinson...

'Wild Wild West'. (Television).(TV programs for week ending July 9, 2003)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 7, 2003... Will Smith stars as special government agent James West, Salma Hayek stars as the beautiful and mysterious entertainer Rita Escobar and Kevin Kline stars as special government agent Artemus Gordon, a master of disguises and a brilliant inventor...

Homosexuals have right to sexual preference and privacy: U.S. Supreme Court. (National Report).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... What gay men and women do in the privacy of their bedrooms is their business, the Supreme Court said in a historic civil rights ruling striking down bans on what some states have called deviant sex acts. Two gay men, John Lawrence and Tyron...

No state charges against Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick. (National Report).(Kwame Kilpatrick)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... The Michigan attorney general said that he would not bring charges against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his security staff in an investigation of misconduct. "The task was simple: Do we have evidence of crimes being committed? The...

Ticker tape.(Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Centenary Celebration; other current events)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... Confidential: A yearlong Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Centenary Celebration will commence in Washington on Sept. 23 in the midst of the Congressional Black Caucus Week to pay tribute to the late UN undersecretary who made history by becoming the first...

National headliners.
July 14, 2003... Library of Congress history specialist Adrienne Copper says that the NAACP has the largest single collection ever acquired by the library and is the most often used... Foreign diplomat, Dr. John W. Gravely won the Director General's Cup for...

White House celebrates Black Music. (National Report).(Celebration of Black Music Month performance)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC: President George W. Bush applauds during the Celebration of Black Music Month performance in the East Room of the White House. Joining the president are (l-r) Panama President Mireya Elisa Moscoso, first...

Morehouse School of Medicine president inaugurated. (National Report).(James Gavin III )(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRESIDENT INAUGURATED: Dr. James Gavin, III places his hand on a family bible held by his wife, Dr. Annie Gavin, as he is sworn in as Morehouse School of Medicine's new president by Anthony Welters (l), vice...

Memorial services in U.S. for singer Nina Simone. (National Report).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... Nina Simone's daughter has planned bicoastal memorial services in the U.S. for the jazz diva who died several months ago at age 70 (JET, May 5). Simone, a North Carolina native, died at her home in the south of France after a six-year...

Hempstead, NY's James Garner to lead Conference of Mayors. (National Report).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... The Black Mayor of Hempstead, a bustling 70,000-resident Long Island, NY, village, is making major political news. Mayor James Garner, now serving his fourth term at the helm of the state's largest village, was picked to serve as next...

Donovan McNabb weds college sweetheart in hometown ceremony. (Mr. & Mrs.).
July 14, 2003... During a spiritual and romantic ceremony on a blissful, sunny first day of summer, Donovan Jamal McNabb, one of the NFL's leading quarterbacks, exchanged marital vows with college sweetheart Raquel-Ann Sarah "Roxie" Nurse. McNabb, the...

This week in Black history.(Venus Williams; Shirley Chisholm)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... July 8, 1991-- * Venus Williams beat challenger Justine Henin 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 on Centre Court to win her second-straight Wimbledon championship title on this day. The year before, Williams became the first Black woman to win since tennis...

Tact and tenderness are key when talking to teens about weight. (Parenting).
July 14, 2003... Every teen wants to be popular. Attractive. Fit in. We try hard to teach our kids that designer jeans, bling-bling jewelry and the body of Beyonce or Tyrese doesn't prove one's true worth; what matters most is on the inside. However, in the...

Protecting yourself from heat-related illnesses. (Health).
July 14, 2003... Summertime's sweltering heat can mean fun in the sun, But without the proper information and precautions, this season could be anything but a day on the beach. Every year nearly 400 people die of heat-related illnesses (HRI's)....

Society world.
July 14, 2003... * Starting Anew:. Dr. Raheem Beyah and Kali Wilson began life together as husband and wife in ceremonies at the Twin Towers in Atlanta. The bride, a graduate of Florida A&M University and Vanderbilt University Law School, is an attorney at...

How to cope with the loss of a loved one. (Lifestyles).
July 14, 2003... The death of a loved one is devastating. Unfortunately, there's no way to avoid mortality, and coping with the loss can be extremely difficult. No two people grieve the same because grieving is a personal journey. How that journey is...

Imperial statement. (Newsmakers).(bicentennial of Louisiana Purchase)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * IMPERIAL STATEMENT: No, that's not Napoleon on the floor of the Louisiana Senate, just state Sen. Kip Holden of Baton Rouge making the motion to end the 2003 legislative session in Baton Rouge. Holden dressed up as the French emperor to...

Lil' Kim robbed of $250,000 in jewelry at New York's JFK Airport. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... Popular rap star Lil' Kim won't be wearing her signature diamond-encrusted necklace with a crowned "B" on it anytime soon. The ultrasexy and fashion-trendy rapper, with a penchant for bling-bling jewelry, says that someone stole that...

Michael Jackson supports cable network. (Newsmakers).(Major Broadcasting Cable Network )(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * MICHAEL JACKSON SUPPORTS CABLE NETWORK: Superstar Michael Jackson stops at the Major Broadcasting Cable Network (MBC) booth to show his support of the first Black-owned, 24-hour cable operation at the National Cable and Telecommunications...

Prince William's out of Africa party. (Newsmakers).(21st birthday party)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * PRICE WILLIAM'S OUT OF AFRICA PARTY: Britain's Prince William plays a set of drums with the Shakarimba band in the Queen's Guard Chamber at Windsor Castle in England. William celebrated his 21st birthday and had the band flown in from...

Little Richard inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... Legendary performer Little Richard was among the inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Little Richard did not attend the recent ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square in New York City. Soul singer Solomon Burke teamed with...

Robert L. McGinnis is new ceo of CNA Life and Group Operations. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... CNA Financial Corporation recently named Robert L. McGinnis their new president and chief executive officer of CNA Life and Group Operations, CNA insurance companies. In his new position, McGinnis, who succeeds Robert W. Patin, is...

Another level. (Newsmakers).(Barbara Blackmon announces candidacy for lieutenant governor of Mississippi)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * ANOTHER LEVEL: Mississippi state Sen. Barbara Blackmon, with state Rep. George Flags looking on, announces her candidacy for lieutenant governor during a news conference at the Capitol in Jackson, MS. Blackmon, 48, a lawyer who has been a...

Harvard salute. (Newsmakers).(Charles E. Blake receives Harvard Foundation Humanitarian Medal )(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * HARVARD SALUTE: Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles and founder of Save Africa's Children, receives the Harvard Foundation Humanitarian Medal from (l-r) the Rev. Peter J. Gomes, Pusey...

New Chief Justice of Missouri Supreme Court. (Newsmakers).(Ronnie L. White)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * NEW CHIEF JUSTICE OF MISSOURI SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice-elect Ronnie L. White of the Missouri Supreme Court talks with reporters in Jefferson City, MO. White, 50, recently began a two-year term as Chief Justice of the seven-member Missouri...

Beauty tips for the bride-to-be. (Beauty).
July 14, 2003... One of the most important events in a woman's life is her wedding day, and it is during this special occasion that she wants to look her absolute best. Getting to that stage, however, requires some preparation and dedication. By practicing...

Applause for Ashanti. (the week's best photos).(Ashanti performs at 2003 Much More Video Awards)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... * APPLAUSE FOR ASHANTI: Grammy Award-winning songbird Ashanti waves to the crowd before she performed at the 2003 Much More Video Awards in Toronto. The sexy singer just released her second album. Chapter II, which features the popular song...

Beauty of the week.
July 14, 2003... NICOLE WILLIAMS is from Newport, News. VA. She enjoys singing, writing poetry and cooking. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Great birthday gift. (the week's best photos).(Lionel Richie receives Hollywood Walk of Fame )(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 14, 2003... * GREAT BIRTHDAY GIFT: Famed singer, songwriter-musician Lionel Richie displays the plaque of the star he received on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in California. The event was especially memorable for Richie because he also was...

Feminine spin. (the week's best photos).(Serena Williams' pink T-shirt)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 14, 2003... * FEMININE SPIN: Tennis phenom Serena Williams' pink T-shirt offers a female perspective on the decades-old sport of tennis as she takes a break from practice to defend her title at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London. ...

Bonds 1st player to steal 500 bases and hit 500 homers. (Sports).(San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds stole his 500th base before he scored the winning run in a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first player with 500 home runs and 500 stolen bases. The founding member of the 500-500...

Baseball pioneer Larry Doby remembered during memorial service in New Jersey. (Sports).(Biography)
July 14, 2003... Friends, family and fellow Hall of Famers recently gathered to remember Larry Doby, 56 years after he became the American League's first Black player. Doby died June 18 at his home in Montclair, NJ, after a bout with cancer at the age of...

Natasha Watley named Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. (Sports).(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... UCLA softball star Natasha Watley was recently honored as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year at Columbia College in New York. Watley, who's played softball since the age of 5, blurted "Wow!" as she accepted the large silver...

High school basketball phenom LeBron James launches new era in the NBA; nine Blacks chosen as lottery picks. (Sports).(National Basketball Association)
July 14, 2003... It's official: The most anticipated moment in NBA history has come to an end, but this is just the beginning. LeBron James, the 18-year-old Akron, OH, high school phenom who has garnered national attention since his sophomore year, was...

NBA lottery picks. (Sports).(National Basketball Association)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2003... Chris Bosh #4 Toronto Raptors Freshman/ Georgia Tech [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dwyne Wade #5 Miami Heat Junior/ Marquette [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] T.J. Ford #8 Milwaukee Bucks Sophomore/ Texas [ILLUSTRATION...

Rapper Nelly helps spearhead successful Black bone marrow drive to help sister. (Celebrities).
July 14, 2003... Making music history is nothing new to rap star Nelly. The St. Louis native, who as a newcomer dropped two multiplatinum-selling albums within a two-year span, has now helped to make history as a humanitarian. Nelly recently returned to...

Isley Brothers Ronald & Ernie still groovin' after four decades with hit CD, 'Body Kiss': fortunately, some good things in life don't change. (Cover Story).(Cover Story)
July 14, 2003... And the smooth, sensuous and soulful sound of the legendary song group the Isley Brothers is among those good things. The family group, featuring singer Ronald Isley and his brother guitarist Ernie Isley, has been recording and touring...

'Deep Rising'. (television).(TV programs for week ending July 16, 2003)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 14, 2003... Djimon Hounsou stars as Viva and Clifton Powell stars as Mason in this high-seas action thriller about a life-and-death journey to escape terrifying sea creatures that have come from the ocean floor to infest the Argonautica, one of the largest...

Thousands mourn Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's 1st Black mayor. (National Report).
July 21, 2003... They came by the thousands, Black and White, young and old. They came to pay respect, to sing praises, and to honor the legacy of "one of the greatest American mayors ever," former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr., following his...

Liberian president exiled to Nigeria. (African Affairs).(Charles Taylor)(Brief Article)
July 21, 2003... * LIBERIAN PRESIDENT EXILED TO NIGERIA: Liberian President Charles Taylor (r), with cane, embraces Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, after a news conference at the Roberts International Airport near the Liberian capital of Monrovia where...

Ticker tape.(plans for national museum of African-American history and culture; other current events )(Brief Article)
July 21, 2003... Confidential: Gaining the inside financial track in the struggle to build the first Black museum in the nation's capital is civil rights legend, Atlanta Rep. John Lewis, who heads a coalition determined to erect the national museum of...

National headliners.
July 21, 2003... Syndicated columnist Armstrong Williams never gave up sensing the true convictions of the late South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond. An early backer of the lawmaker, Williams was among those who finally convinced Thurmond to give up racist views...