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Entertainment m inn ? Van Peebles Reveals History in Black Western "/n Her Own Image: A Photo 'Exhibit of Black Women M is on display throughout the country this month. Exhibit of Black Women Debuts "In Her Own Image: A Photo Exhibit of Black Women" made its national debut during ft leadership breakfast held in Columbia. S.C. to ? benefit the National Council of Negro Women. The exhibit, a com posite of photos that celebrate "everyday" black women, will be unveiled at additional NCNW lead -ership breakfast* held across the - country during June. NCNW invited professional and amateur photographers in Geor gia, Illinois, Louisiana. Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania. South Carolina and Texas to submit photos that convey positive images of black women. A wide range of pictures was submitted that reflected both their inner and outer beauty: from a woman captured in dance to a vol unteer comforting an AIDS patient. The winning photos, along with Sther entries, were developed into the "In Her Own Image" photo exhibit. "In Her Own Image" is spon sored in conjunction with NCNW's "Tribute to Black Women Commu nity Leaders" program. Now in its second year, "Tribute to Black Women Community Leaders" allows residents in participating cities to nominate and honor black women making positive contribu tions to their communities. This year's participating cities are Atlanta. Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia. Detroit, Houston, New Orleans and Philadelphia. One local winner in each city becomes eligi ? ble for the national competition in which. a_ national panel of judges will name her "Community Leader of the Year" She will be honored at a breakfast held in Chicago in June. Both programs are sponsored by the Aunt Jemima brands of the Quaker Oats Company, a Chicago-based corporation. Tribute to Coretta Scott King Held Robert Guillaume More than 2.000 people gath ered to pay tribute tg Coretta Scott King, the widow of fclain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. * The evening was filled with song, dance, laughter and tears while many came out to pay homage to Mrs. King for her endless and tireless efforts to "Keep the dream alive." The star-studded evening at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis included gospel croup Take 6. singer Stevie Wonder, actor/singer Robert Guil laume. the Harlem Theater Dancers, and the Soweta Dancers from South Africa. T a Be show host Phil Don ahue and singer Dionne Warwick hosted the event. Videotaped mes sages were sent to Mrs. King from such notables as Sidney Poitier, President Carter and actress Cicely Tyson. In a film excerpt. Dr. King (I to r): Miranda Mack McKenzie and Stevie Wonder spoke of the first time he met his sweetheart Mrs. King. He knew that one day this would be his wife. King also commented that he wished he could say he led her down the path of social justice hut they actual!) walked down this path together. By SABRINA JONBS Chronicle Staff Writer For too long Hollywood's depiction of the Old West involved the traditional white cowboy hero battling the primitive Indian sav ages. Mysteriously, few, if any, westerns included the black cow boys who also roamed the wild West. That was before the the release of director Mario Van Pee bles' revolutionary film "Posse." Based on the oral history of Sy Richardson's grandfather, who par ticipated in the westward black town movement, "Posse", in con trast to the stereotypical films of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, ~ centers on the activities of a gang of black outlaws, played by Tone Loc, Big Daddy Kane, Charles Lane and others, led by Jesse Lee (Peebles), ? Offering a thrilling mixture of comedy, action and suspense, "Posse" focuses on the antics of the eclectic group of black soldiers dur ing the Spanish-American War who band together to protect a town founded by blacks, Freemanville, from racist whites. The journey is marked by flashbacks of Jessie Lee's past in which white bigots destroyed the all-black town and killed his father. While making their way toward Freemanville, the gang is chased by the ruthless Col. Gra ham (Billy Zane), a corrupt com manding officer who seeks revenge against Jessie Lee and his compan ions. "Posse" also features Blair Underwood as the town sheriff. 7> alii Richardson as Jessie Lee's love interest Lana, and cameo appearances by Nipsey Russell. Isaac Hayes and Vesta. Even if you are not a fan of [ westerns, "Posse" will certainly offer you a fresh and engaging por trayal of the untold history of the Old West. Star Rating ????? A Must See ???? Worth the Money w'fr'fr Will hold your interest Wait for the videotape ? W atch it on cable MOVIE REVIEW "Posse Rating: R Rat'^a prof rarity, brief nudity scpw: o' v'o??*noft ' Theaters: Thruwny North PointS ffl in Winston Saiern ' i'T II Star .*T Rating: ^ YOU DESERVIv A GOODNIGHT'S UK ST! Excellence in Bedding Made in WinstonSalcm Sinn ; J* 20 W.'rH nil ;,!! w. ? ? * ' > >il on rr TTTnct spring I n i t IXL "Tradition" Posture IVifeet Twin Set $289 Twin S. t - $219 Full Set .$369 Kl,n Sl ( $289 Queen Set $459 ^uvx n ^vl- $339 King Set ? $619 Kini* SlM $459 furniture co. ft Iff MoitiitoutH St. M ?ff \\ St | utile* Old Salem) 7ttHn:i2? I lout > Mi ll In ' 1 1 M? Silt l?> - j* r & People who make things happen. "Restoring traditional family values is one of our main objectivesfor the 90s." I )orothy I. Height President National Council of Negro Women Dorothy Height is a symbol of commitment. She has led the first national coalition of Black women's organizations ft>r over M) years. With innovative pro grams such as the annual Black Family Reunion Celebrations, Height and the NCNW are keep ing alive the history, tradition and culture of the Black family. That's why Anheuser-Busch supports the National Council of Negro Women, just as we support other educational and ctiltural programs, community projects and t he development of minority businesses. At Anheuser-Busch we're committed to a better quality of life. For everyone. ANHEUSEft-BUSCH COMPANIES if?o a. Busch Comoarv . I'
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