Profile: Diahann Carroll, Lifelong Achievement Award recipient SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Diahann Carroll is one of the indus try's most enduring entertainers. In a career that spans half a century, Carroll has won a Golden Globe, a Tony, and been nominated for an Emmy, Gram my and an Academy Award. Her television work goes back to the 1960s when she was cited for stellar work in the series "Naked City." In 1968, Car roll became the first black actress in tele vision history to star in her own series, "Julia," for NBC, which soared to the top of the Nielsen ratings. Carroll received an Emmy nomination for Best Actress for her first season Qn the series. She was nominated for an Emmy again in 1989 for' her role as Whit ley s mother on the NBC series "A Different World." In 1984 Car roll became the first black actress in a continuing starring role on "Dynasty," which is still in syndica tion all around the world. Her film work includes "Clau flinp " "fnr u hii-h vh Carroll o ror-.Mi/oH o 1Q7A Dori Actress Academy Award nomination. Her other film credits include "Paris Blues," co-starring Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier; "Carmen Jones"; "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"; "Huny Sundown"; "The Split"; and "Porgy & Bess." Carroll made her Broadway stage debut starring in Harold Arlen and Truman Capote's "House of Flowers." She won her Tony for Richard Rodgers' "No Strings." She has continued to have success on stage. She returned to Broadway in 1983 in "Agnes of God." In 1990 she co-starred with Paul Winfield in the Los Angeles production of "Love Letters." In 1995 she starred as Norma Desmond in the Toronto premiere of Andrew Lloyd ' Webber's "Sunset Boulevard" at the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts Her per formance has been hailed as "the ultimate Norma Desmond" by the news media. In recent years, Carroll has starred in "Living for Love: The Natalie Cole Story." "The Vagina Monologues." "Having Our I Say." "The Courage to Love," "Eve's Bayou," and 'The Sweetest Gift. " Carroll is also a champion of such I causes as breast cancer research and has ,i successful fashion line that sells on QVC in specialized stores ground the country. ? _ t _ .. a- . j 1 Trade Street: Avenue of the Arts and much more CHRONIC! } START- REPORT Take a quick stroll down Trade Street and you will immediately understand why it has been dubbed Winston-Salem's "Avenue of the Arts." In the past five years. Trade Street has experienced a metamor phosis. In the 1960s and 1970s, it, like much of downtown, was the center of the city, filled with popu lar shops and other attractions. Downtown and Trade Street Trade Street is home to the city fell into disrepair in the 1980s and '90s as malls and shopping centers became more popular. Until recently, much of Trade Street was an eyesore, buildings were run down, and drugs and prostitution were problems. The arts have had a profound effect on the street. Art galleries have sprung up like lilies on Trade Street. The galleries feature all kinds of art, from paintings and sculptures to pottery and multi media works. There are galleries along the street that specialize in African art. One of the longest-standing gal leries on Trade Street is Artifacts Shona Sculptures and Imports, a gallery owned by Anthony Cath cart that features a variety of items from far comers of the Mother land. There is black art and more at MJI's Studio, which owner M. Jackson llgner said makes her shop "just different." In addition to pieces from Africa, the shop car ries glassware from Spain and unique jewelry. But there is more than art on the street. Trade Street finally got the restaurants it wanted late last year when Sweet Potatoes opened ?i I '? emerging arts scene. its doors. The African-American owned eatery has become the hottest eatery in town. Bonnie Fer Photos by Kevin Walker Bonnie Ferrell inside her store, The Agora. rell opened The Agora two years ago. The shop sells fancy clothing and an array of accessories, such as hats, scarfs and earrings. The shop also has gift items. Ferrell said she doesn't worry ahout competition because. "My shop and my items are unique. You can't find this at the mall." The large WC Publishing i.... * i .. Duiiumg, located on me corner of Trade and Sixth streets, is also black-owned. The building houses several tenants, including a new store. Body & Soul, which carries African cultural items. The build Anthony Catheart, left, talks to customers in Artifacts. ing also houses a hair salon and swank pottery store. Tanya Wiley Dougni un building in 1997 and has opened its doors to a variety of entrepre neurs, giv ing them prime space in the heart of downtown Tanya Wiley People who need essentials such as hand lotion and tissues will be happy to know that there is a "dollar store" on Trade Street Margaret and Angela Vigil opened the store a few years ago to give downtown workers an opportunity to pick up inexpensive items such as greeting cards; soft drinks and paper products. Trade Street is one of the safest streets in the city. Why? The Winston-Salem Police Department has a mini-headquar- _ ters on the street, nestled between shops and galleries. Cops who ride bikes or walk through downtown use the headquarters as a home base. Hip-Hop takes center stage in 'Brown' I CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT The Hip Hop Theatre Junction had audiences talking and hopping their heads in 1999, when it brought its music infused production of "Rhyme Deferred" to the National Black Theatre Festival. The Junction is back this year, col laborating with the Hip Hop Theatre Fes tival to put on "Free Jujube Brown." The one-man, multicharacter piece is driven strongly by hip-hop music. It focuses on a young writer who is provoked and then accidentally shoots and kills a police I officer. Theatergoers will hear voices on all sides of the incident: those who want to see Brown imprisoned for his actions and those who love him and want to see him set free. The Hip Hop Theatre Junction is made up of a variety of Urban artists. The junction is known for pushing the the atrical envelope by including such things as graffiti-inspired sets and live disc jockeys. "Free JuJubc Brown" was written by Psalmayene 24 and is directed by Kami lah Forbes. , ^ rt,i Arts district Gallery Hop planned Aug. 8 CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT : A Gallery Hop will be held in the Downtown Arts District (Sixth and Trade streets) Aug. 8 from 7 to HI p.m. Gallery Hops are sponsored by the Downtown Arts District Association and provide a lively envi ronment for people to "hop" around to the various galleries and shops in the arts district. The hops usu ally feature live outdoor entertainment and some times special attractions. For example, a Fire dancer performed at a Gallery Hop on July 4. The arts district is home to many working studios, galleries and shops, and is the center of many cultur al activities.

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