Jet back issues from April 2002:
Blacks' protests doom Pickering's appeals court confirmation. (National Report).(Charles Picketing)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... By one vote, 10-9, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted down President George Bush's choice, 64-year-old Mississippi federal judge Charles Picketing, for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, ending the stormiest confirmation fight of the current session. For months, lawmakers had ...
Arthur Andersen accounting firm indicted. (National Report).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... ARTHUR ANDERSEN ACCOUNTING FIRM INDICTED: Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson (c) calls on a reporter at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., during a news conference where Thompson announced the Arthur Andersen accounting firm was being charged with obstruction of justice ....
Protesting the confederate flag. (National Report).(NAACP rally in Greenville, SC)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... PROTESTING THE CONFEDERATE FLAG: NAACP National Field Director Nelson Rivers III (c) addresses a recent rally outside the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC, site of the NCAA Southern Conference tournament. Shouting "Don't stop, don't shop, till the flag drops," about 125 NAACP protesters ...
Working with a special cause. (National Report).(American Ski Classic benefits Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... WORKING WITH A SPECIAL CAUSE: Reigning Miss USA Shauntay Hinton meets actor Christopher Reeve during the American Ski Classic in Vail, CO. The event features ski racing with celebrities and skiing legends vying for top honors and ...
Ticker tape.(African Americans in politics)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... Confidential: With Black candidates this year running for U.S. senator in two southern states, the political format has widened considerably. Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk resigned his post to make the Senate race and is considered one of the successful Democratic Dream Team members. In Tennessee, ...
National headliners.(African American accomplishments)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Donna Brazile, the first Black woman to direct a presidential campaign (Al Gore) was named the chair of the Democratic Voting Rights Institute, succeeding ex-Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson ... Once D.C.'s most distressed public housing project, the 314-home Wheeler ...
Political victory. (African Affairs).(Daniel arap Moi re-elected chairman of Kenya African National Union party)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... POLITICAL VICTORY: Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi acknowledges the crowd after he was re-elected chairman of Kenya African National Union party at a delegates conference in Nairobi. Moi's KANU ...
Zimbabwe President inaugurated. (African Affairs).(Robert Mugabe)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT INAUGURATED: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (r) takes the oath of office given by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku during his recent inauguration at State House in Harare, Zimbabwe. Mugabe, 78, who led the nation to independence from Britain in 1980, was sworn in for ...
What's the best way to handle a jealous mate? (Lifestyles).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Does your mate tend to overreact if you so much as even look in the direction of someone halfway attractive? Or perhaps you have a partner who is suspicious of your every move and won't let you out of his or her sight. When these sort of awkward situations arise, what's the best ...
Andrea Yates conviction. (Crime).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... ANDREA YATES CONVICTION: Prosecutor Joe Owmby is surrounded by media as he leaves the courthouse recently in Houston. Owmby had sought the death penalty for Andrea Yates, found guilty of capital murder in the June 2001 drowning deaths of three of her five children. The jury sentenced Yates ...
Actor Milton Stewart dies. (Census).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2002 ... ACTOR MILTON STEWART DIES: Milton "Mel" Stewart, 72, known for his roles on TV's "All in the Family" and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King," recently died of Alzheimer's disease at a nursing home in Pacifica, CA. Stewart won fame from 1971 to 1973 for his role as Henry Jefferson, the patriarch of ...
Society world.
Apr 01, 2002 ... * Until The End Of Time: Brent Edward Swinton married Karla Nicole Lyas at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Hampton University and Northwestern University, the bride is a marketing project manager with Walt Disney World. The groom, a graduate of the University of ...
World Trade Center hero's daughter ignites New York's `Tribute in Light'. (Newsmakers).(Valerie Webb)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... The bright New York City memorial of a "Tribute In Light" recently illuminated the dark memory of 9/11. Valerie Webb, an orphaned girl--who along with thousands of other children lost their loved ones during that horrific day--flipped a switch that brought to life two ethereal ...
Painting of the Queen. (Newsmakers).(Nigerian artist Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy's portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * PAINTING OF THE QUEEN: Nigerian artist Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy stands before a portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II she was commissioned to paint to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee. It was unveiled on Commonwealth Day, March 12, at Marlborough House in London. Chukwuogo-Roy is ...
Picking Mississippi's official state toy. (Newsmakers).(teddy bear)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * PICKING MISSISSIPPI'S OFFICIAL STATE TOY: Mississippi state Sen. Johnnie Walls holds two plush bears-a brown one and a white one--during debate on the floor of the Mississippi Senate at the Capitol in Jackson, MS. "There are some of us crusty old people who love to ...
A good reason to celebrate. (Newsmakers).(Beatrice Thomas celebrates 105th birthday)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * A GOOD REASON TO CELEBRATE: Mrs. Beatrice Thomas recently reached the tender age of 105 on March 14. Family and friends helped the spirited senior celebrate her birthday with a luncheon at the Daniel Hotel in Clayton, MO. Mrs. Thomas, a native of Ft. Gibson, MS, spent most of her life as ...
Living long and loving it. (Newsmakers).(Edward Bankhead celebrates 119th birthday)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * LIVING LONG AND LOVING IT: Robert Ingram of Jackson, TN, congratulates his grandfather, Edward Bankhead, during a recent party celebrating Bankhead's 119th birthday in Corinth, MS. Bankhead, a resident at the Alcorn County Rehab and Healthcare Center in Corinth, sang She'll Be Coming ...
Jim Brown begins jail term. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * JIM BROWN BEGINS JAIL TERM: Former football star Jim Brown walks with his wife, Monique Brown, to surrender to the Los Angeles Criminal Courts to begin serving a 180-day misdemeanor jail term. The Pro Football Hall of Fame running back was sentenced to jail in January 2000 for ...
Al-Amin gets life in prison for Georgia deputy's murder. (Law & Justice).(Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... An Atlanta jury recently sentenced Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, the prominent Muslim cleric once known as H. Rap Brown, to life in prison without parole for killing a sheriffs deputy in a shootout two years ago. The jury of nine Blacks, two Whites and one Hispanic deliberated for ...
Cochran forms law firm to focus on reparations for Blacks. (Law & Justice).(Johnnie L. Cochran)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Celebrated lawyer Johnnie L. Cochran announced that he has organized a law firm which will study the possibility of reparations for Black descendants of former slaves. At a Washington press conference, he said, "Our goal is not for everybody to collect a check," explaining his ...
Strawberry jailed after violating rules at drug treatment center. (Law & Justice).(Darryl Strawberry)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Darryl Strawberry was jailed for repeatedly breaking program rules at the Phoenix House drug treatment center near Ocala, FL. The former New York Yankee star had committed a total of 11 violations, including a ban on sex between residents, according to court documents. In an ...
This week in Black history.
Apr 01, 2002 ... March 25, 1965-- * Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led 25,000 civil rights marchers to the state Capitol in Montgomery, AL, to protest the denial of voting rights to Blacks on this day. Participating in the 54-mile march from Selma to Montgomery with Dr. King and his wife, Coretta ...
Lil' Kim & pals. (the week's best photos).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * LIL' KIM & PALS: Sexy rapper Lil' Kim attends the third annual Paws for Style all-star benefit for animals rights with three little ...
Beauty of the week.(Lysa Monique)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... LYSA MONIQUE is from Elkins, PA. The 5-foot-6 1/2 model ...
Halle & India.(Halle Berry)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * HALLE & INDIA: Famed actress Halle Berry and her stepdaughter, India, arrive at London's Heathrow Airport from Los Angeles ....
Mac family fun.(Bernie Mac)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * MAC FAMILY FUN: Comedian/actor Bernie Mac, star of the "The Bernie Mac Show," enjoys time with his daughter Je'Niece (1) and wife ...
Get energized to exercise this spring. (Health).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Spring--the season of rebirth and renewal and the perfect time to breathe new life into a stale fitness regimen. Even if you've been hibernating from fitness the past few months or years, there's nothing like the fresh air, bright sunshine and fragrant blossoms to entice you outdoors and ...
Ricky Williams running on new path with the Miami Dolphins. (Sports).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... After three years as a New Orleans Saint, Ricky Williams says he's getting a fresh start with the Miami Dolphins. The 24-year-old running back, whom the Saints traded its entire 1999 draft to select No. 5 overall, was dealt to the Dolphins in exchange for the team's first-round draft ...
License to fight. (Sports).(Mike Tyson)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... LICENSE TO FIGHT: The Washington, D.C., Boxing and Wrestling Commission (l-r) vice chairperson Michael Brown, chairperson Dr. Arnold Knight and Mable Boatwright recently voted 3-0 to grant Mike Tyson a boxing license. "We looked at the application. That's what it is," Brown said. "It's an ...
Tiger Woods' Bay Hill victory goes into record books. (Sports).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Tiger Woods' first victory of the year put him in history books as the only player to ever win three different PGA Tour events three consecutive years when he recently won the Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando, FL. Woods, 26, also became the youngest player in PGA Tour history ...
Booker T throw. (Sports).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... BOOKER T THROW: World Wrestling Federation (WWF) star Booker T tosses Edge out of the ring during Wrestlemania X8 in Toronto. Booker, 36, wrestled in front of a stadium-record crowd at the SkyDome. Before the superstar made his awesome WWF debut in June of last year, he first stepped into ...
Ceremony kiss. (Sports).(Barry Bonds)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... CEREMONY KISS: San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds kisses his daughter Aisha during a ceremony honoring the slugger before the start of the Giants' spring game against the Rockies in Scottsdale, AZ. The mayor of Scottsdale, Mary Manross, declared the day, March 17, 2002, Barry Bonds Day in ...
Pointers from Pele. (Sports).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... POINTERS FROM PELE: Brazilian soccer legend Pele shows off the fancy footwork that made him famous to a group of Chinese Cu Ju players at the Great Wall of China at Badaling on the outskirts of ...
Star-studded wedding. (Entertainment).(Liza Minnelli weds David Gest)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... * STAR-STUDDED WEDDING: Superstar performer Michael Jackson arrives with screen legend and his close, longtime friend, Elizabeth Taylor, at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York where celebrated performer Liza Minnelli wed noted producer David Gest. Others arriving for the star-studded ...
Love Makes Things Happen. (Entertainment).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN: Superstar Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and his wife, Tracey E. Edmonds, celebrate the success of the new musical comedy, Love Makes Things Happen, with the play's acclaimed playwright and director, David E. Talbert and his wife, Lyn Talbert, at the recent premiere ...
BET plans to move office from Harlem to midtown New York. (Entertainment).(Black Entertainment Television)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Two years after it arrived in Harlem with fanfare, Black Entertainment Television (BET) recently announced it was swapping its uptown digs for a Midtown address--much to the chagrin of Black business and political leaders. "We were disappointed about the news," said Terry Lane, ...
Wesley Snipes returns as vampire warrior in action-thriller `Blade II'. (Cover Story).
Apr 01, 2002 ... Blade is back!! Hollywood's hippest Black vampire slayer returns for more battles and bites in New Line Cinema's action-thriller Blade II. Acclaimed actor Wesley Snipes reprises Blade, his popular character. Half man--given the birth name Eric--and half vampire--known as ...
Top 20 albums.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... <Pre> 1. WATERMELON CHICKEN & GRITZ Nappy Roots (Atlantic) 2. FULL MOON Brandy (Atlantic) 3. WORD OF MOUF Ludacris (Disturbing Tha Peace) 4. THE REBIRTH OF KIRK FRANKLIN Kirk Franklin (Gospo Centric) 5. DENIALS DELUSIONS DECISIONS Jaguar Wright (MCA) 6 ....
Top 20 singles.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... <Pre> 1. OOps (OH MY) Tweet (The Gold Mind) 2. WELCOME TO ATLANTA Jermaine Dupri (So So Deft) 3. NOTHING IN THIS WORLD KeKe Wyatt (MCA) 4. WHAT ABOUT US? Brandy (Atlantic) 5. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Mr. Cheeks (Universal) 6. U DON'T HAVE TO CALL Usher (Arista) ...
`The Agency'. (television).
Apr 01, 2002 ... Gloria Reuben and Rocky Carroll star in "The Agency," a fast-paced drama about a passionate team of highly skilled CIA agents based in Washington, D.C., who consistently put their lives on the line to preserve the safety of the nation on (Thursday, March 28 at 10 p.m., ET) on CBS. Others ...
Testimonial nets final $5 mil. pay off on National Council of Negro Women building. (National Report).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002; ... At 8 p.m. on March 21, the internationally loved Dorothy Height, chair and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, was hurrying to her gala 90th birthday celebration at the J. W. Marriott Hotel in Washington. One of the few worries on the mind of the woman ...
The best of McDonald's. (National Report).(Illustration)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Jodi Sandy of Texas (l), Jan Chang (c) of Hawaii and Ted Kolis (r) of Massachusetts are among the top 1 percent of McDonald's U.S. restaurant managers who earned the Ray Kroc Award along with a $2,500 cash prize during the third annual Ray Kroc ...
Ticker tape.(people in the news)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002; ... Confidential: The sudden withdrawal of a famed Black astronaut as Deputy NASA Administrator mystified many on Capitol Hill. President George Bush nominated Marine Maj. General Charles F. Bolden Jr., a four-time shuttle astronaut, for the post and then withdrew him the day before the Senate ...
National headliners.(people in the news)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Philadelphia Rep. Chaka Fattah has earned a reputation by seeking to enact a measure to end funding disparities among school districts. He addressed the Council of the Great City Schools along with Education Secretary Rod Paige ... Ex-Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder hosted a ...
Halle Berry, Denzel Washington get historic wins at Oscars.(Cover Story)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Halle Berry and Denzel Washington entered Hollywood's record books with their historic best acting wins at the 74th Annual Academy Awards. Berry's win for the critically acclaimed Monster's Ball made her the first Black female to ever win an honor in the best actress category. ...
Great reasons to shape up today. (Health).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Every day we make dozens of excuses for not exercising. We're too tired, too busy, too out of shape. All the time we waste finding reasons to avoid fitness is time that could be spent giving our bodies the physical activity they crave. The Surgeon General says adults should get ...
Race bias key factor in poor health care for minorities: study. (Health).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Health care for Blacks continues to lag behind that of Whites, and the reason isn't lack of insurance or money, according to a recent study released by the Institute of Medicine. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers may not believe they are biased, but they make ...
This week in black history.(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... April 5, 1937-- Colin L. Powell, the first Black U.S. Secretary of State, was born in New York City on this day. As Secretary of State Powell is the president's chief advisor on matters that deal with foreign countries. He was also the first and youngest person to serve as ...
Society world.(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Let No Man Put Asunder: Curtis Bryan married Nancy E. Byrd at the LeCordon Bleu in Brooklyn, NY. The bride is a graduate of the Knoxville Opportunity Industrialization Center Business College. The groom is a graduate of the Brooklyn Museum School of Art. He is employed by the Department of ...
Historic black mayors. (Newsmakers).(Illustration)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Former Gary, IN, Mayor Richard G. Hatcher (1), former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins (c) and current Memphis, TN, Mayor Willie W. Herenton, participate in the second annual Hooks Symposium, "From Outsider to Insider Politics," at the ...
John Rogers' Ariel Capital Management recognized as top fund management firm. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... USA Today recently spotlighted John W. Rogers, Jr., chairman and CEO of Chicago-based Ariel Capital Management, one of the largest Black-owned fund management firms in America, as a "most valuable player" and "all-star manager." Ariel finished second, with John W. Rogers, Jr. a ...
Continuing the legacy of Frederick Douglass. (Newsmakers).(great grandson of abolitionist and orator)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Frederick Douglass IV, great-great grandson of legendary abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass, delivers a keynote speech under the watchful eye of a portrait of his great-great grandfather at a banquet to honor the latest winner of the ...
Wayne State University honors appeals court judge Damon Keith. (Newsmakers).
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Judge Damon J. Keith (l) of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals joins fellow Detroit community leaders at a recent tribute luncheon for him at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit. Standing with Keith are (l-r) Faye A. Nelson, vice president, ...
UNCF honors P&G. (Newsmakers).
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: John E. Pepper (c) chairman of the board of The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), joins United Negro College Fund (UNCF) President and CEO William H. Gray III and acclaimed artist Ed Dwight during the UNCF's recent 58th Anniversary Dinner in New ...
Hayes is Rock and Roll Hall inductee.
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Legendary musician-composer Isaac Hayes speaks during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New York's Waldorf Astoria as award-winning new performer Alicia Keys looks on. Keys inducted Hayes, who performed his classic tune Theme ...
NABOB's honored guests. (Music).(Antional Association of Black Owned Broadcasters)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Comedienne/actress Mo'Nique (1) congratulates honorees during the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) 18th Annual Communications Award Dinner, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year's honorees include ...
The Dells' 50th anniversary. (Music).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Famed R&B group the Dells celebrate its 50th anniversary in music at a star-studded gala at the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in New York City. Members are (l-r) Chuck Barksdale, Verne Allison, Michael McGill, Johnny Carter and Marvin Junior ....
Wonderful moment. (the week's best photos).
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Celebrated musician-humanitarian Stevie Wonder is embraced by comedian-actor Tommy Davidson during a gala in Los Angeles. Davidson, donning ...
Beauty of the week.(Meta Smith from Miami is model and actress)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002; ... META SMITH is from Miami. The 5-foot-5 ...
Catching his latest film.(actor Forest Whitaker)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Actor Forest Whitaker is joined by his wife, Keisha, who is a model, during the premiere ...
Hanging out with dad.(actor Blair Underwood and son)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Actor Blair Underwood and his son, Paris, share the spotlight at the recent movie premiere of the re-release of the ...
Hot moves.(singer-dancer Usher)(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Popular singer-dancer Usher makes some hot moves performing at the 16th Annual Soul Train ...
University of Arkansas upholds basketball coach Nolan Richardson's dismissal. (Sports).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Nolan Richardson's dismissal as men's head basketball coach of the University of Arkansas was recently upheld by the school's top executive. On March 1, Arkansas bought out Richardson's contract, and within a week, the former coach and his attorney, John Walker, requested that ...
Jackie Robinson Foundation honors Magic Johnson, Gordon Parks, Hank Greenberg. (Sports).(Brief Article)
Apr 08, 2002 ... Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson and pioneering photojournalist-filmmaker Gordon Parks were recently honored by the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) at its Annual Dinner in New York City. Johnson received the ROBIE Award for humanitarianism. During his ...
Top 20 albums.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Apr 08, 2002 ... <Pre> 1. WATERMELON CHICKEN & GRITZ Nappy Roots (Atlantic) 2. FULL MOON Brandy (Atlantic) 3. WORD OF MOUF Ludacris (Disturbing Tha Peace) 4. THE REBIRTH OF KIRK FRANKLIN Kirk Franklin (Gospo Centric) 5. DENIALS DELUSIONS DECISIONS Jaguar Wright (MCA) 6 ....