NAACP Image Awards make a difference

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The annual NAACP Image Awards, which honor African American talent in the entertainment industry and literature, form an important event which is nationally televised. The ceremony was not held in 1995 due to financial losses but will be held on Apr 6, 1996. Compared to previous programs, the 1996 program will feature many additional categories. Subscribers of The Crisis magazine and NAACP members will be included in the voting process. Often seen as a yardstick to measure the progress of the industry, the awards will be telecast by Fox Television on prime time.

Social aspects, Achievements and awards, NAACP, Image Awards

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Barbara Jordan: a legacy that lives on

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A champion of democracy and black rights, Barbara Jordan, passed away in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 17, 1996, after a prolonged illness. She believed that an equal treatment of all would enable her country to distinguish itself. She preached and fought for white and black desegregation based on the vision of a national union. Jordan is best remembered for her work for the extension of the Voting Rights Act. She never ceased to express the moral truth whether it was the Democratic National Convention or her classroom in the University of Texas.

Biography, Civil rights workers, Civil rights activists, Women legislators, Jordan, Barbara

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Montel Williams: no looking back

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Montel Williams is a motivational speaker, television talk show host and actor, and an ex Navy officer. He was born in the Cherry Hill ghetto of Baltimore in 1956. He loves to explore new fields and has several firsts to his credit as a black. His motivational philosophy is based upon challenging and overcoming hurdles. Williams has coauthored 'Mountain, Get Out Of My Way' with Daniel Paisner. The book conveys his views on various social concerns about work, education, and drugs. He also conducts motivational speaking tours.

Criticism and interpretation, Talk show hosts, Motivational speakers, Williams, Montel

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