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This article presents a list of celebrity African Americans who delivered speeches to the graduating classes of 2006. United States Senator Barack Obama spoke at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts, actress Phylicia Rashad spoke to Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, entertainer Dr. Bill Cosby spoke at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, filmmaker Spike Lee delivered a speech at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, and General Colin L. Powell spoke at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.

The article presents African American characters in U.S. television shows who have played mothers. Some of the actresses and characters included are: Diahann Carrol, who played Julia Baker in "Julia, " and was the first African American woman starring in a prime time show; Ester Rolle, who played Florida Evans on "Good Times," and Phylicia Rashad who played Claire Huxtable in "The Cosby Show."

Presents photographs and descriptions of celebrities such as Phylicia Rashad, Debbie and Vivian Allen, Carmen Ejogo, Jeffrey Wright, Gayle King, and Kimberly Elise.

The article profiles several famous African-American women and discusses how they handle the challenges of being working mothers. They include actress Jayne Kennedy-Overton, singer Vanessa Williams and "The Cosby Show" star Phylicia Rashad. The author mentions that maintaining a career while parenting a young child is by no means glitz and glory. He reports that these celebrity working mothers combine creativity and stamina to deal with motherhood and stardom.

The articles focuses on the relationships of African American mothers with their daughters. Sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen say that their mother, author Vivian Allen Ayers, taught them the value and power of independence. Actress and model Jayne Kennedy makes her mother, Virginia Harrison, the standard she measures herself by. Friendship comes first between Katherine Jackson and her youngest daughter, Janet Jackson.

The article offers information on the personal life of a couple, sports commentator Ahmad Rashad and actress Phylicia Rashad. It informs that they are popularly known as super couple because they are successfull individually and together. Phylicia states, they love to give interviews together as they get time to spend with each other. It states that the couple has courted for a year before getting married. It is also stated that they have a daughter an also present their several photographs.

Reports on black actress Phylicia Rashad's role in the Broadway musical `Jelly's Last Jam' with actors Ben Vereen and Brian Mitchell. Other Broadway credits; Comments of Rashad, Vereen and Mitchell about the play.

Presents a survey of black stars, such as the `The Cosby Show' co-star, Phylicia Rashad, Godfather of Soul, James Brown, and, talk show hostess, Oprah Winfrey who reminisce about their favorite teachers from their school days.

Interviews actress Phylicia Rashad, who discusses how her role as Bill Cosby's wife on `The Cosby Show' reflects her real-life family training. Recollections of life with parents and siblings; Help in diverse performing experiences; Examples of character's compassion.

The author reports on an all African-American production of the play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," written by Tennessee Williams. The production will be directed by producer Debbie Allen. Actors who will appear in the play include Anika Noni Rose, Terrence Howard and Phylicia Rashad. A synopsis of the play is given.

Features actress Phylicia Rashad, first African American winner for best stage actress in the 2004 Tony Awards. Role in the theatrical play "A Raisin in the Sun"; Personal background; Information on the play.

Reports on awards given to Black women at the 2004 Tony Awards. Award given to Phylicia Rashad for her role in the revival of Lorraine Hansberry's Broadway show, "A Raisin in the Sun"; Tony Award given to actress Audra McDonald; Award given to Anika Noni Rose for her role in "Caroline, or Change."

Features African American actresses who were nominated for the Tony Awards in 2004. Lorraine Hansberry; Phylicia Rashad; Audra McDonald.

Focuses on the Public Broadcasting Service production of the John Henry Redwood play 'The Old Settler,' starring actresses and sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen.

The article profiles actress Condola Rashad, daughter of actress Phylicia Rashad. Her work in the television movie "Steel Magnolias," the television program "Smash," and the theatrical performance "Stick Fly" is mentioned. She also discusses her upcoming roles in summer 2013 productions of "The Trip to Bountiful" and "Romeo and Juliet" and her musical group Condola & The Stoop Kids.

A photograph is presented of actresses and sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad.

An interview is presented with actress Phylicia Rashad. Topics include her role in the television program "Do No Harm," her work directing the play "Immediate Family," and her relationship with her daughter Condola Rashad, also an actress. Her love of acting and desire to constantly be engaged in work is also touched on.

The article presents information on Phylicia Rashad's role on the television show "Do No Harm."

The article reports that actors Nelsan Ellis, Phylicia Rashad, and Rosie Perez have been cast in a movie remake of the book "Gods Behaving Badly" alongside actors Sharon Stone, Oliver Platt, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken.

The article looks at actor Robbie Jones, focusing on his role in the television programs "Hellcats" and "One Tree Hill." Jones comments on his experience working on "Hellcats" and getting to speak with actress Phylicia Rashad. The author discusses Jones' background as a high school basketball player in Sacramento, California.

The article looks at historical events involving blacks during the week of June 5. Actress Phylicia Rashad became the first Black woman to win a Tony Award for best leading actress on June 6, 2004 for her work in the play "A Raisin in the Sun." Mae C. Jemison became the first Black woman to travel in space on June 5, 1987.

The author reports on the film "A Raisin in the Sun," which was shown at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Rapper Sean Combs produced the film, which was originally a Broadway play. "A Raisin in the Sun," stars actors John Stamos, Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan. A synopsis of the film's plot is given.

The article focuses on two events in Black history. The article reports that on June 6, 2004, actress Phylicia Raschad became the first African American woman to win a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway play "A Raisin in the Sun." It is reported that on June 10, 1854, James Augustine Healy was ordained a priest and became the first Black Catholic bishop in the U.S.

The article announces that former actress Phylicia Rashad and her sister Debbie Allen received the Arts Honor award from the Jack and Jill of America Foundation at their Family Leadership Legacy Gala Awards. Other awards went to Black Entertainment Television chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Debra L. Lee and World War II veteran and Tuskegee Airman Albert Dotson.

Presents information on events in African American history that occurred in the month of June. How Joseph Lawson Howze became the first Black bishop in the 20th century to head a United States diocese when he was installed as bishop of the newly formed Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, Mississippi on June 6, 1977; Report that actress Phylicia Rashad became the first African American woman to win a Tony award as a leading actress in the Broadway play "A Raisin in the Sun" on June 6, 2004.

Mentions that television actress Phylicia Rashad is divorcing her husband, sportscaster Ahmad Rashad.

Presents a photograph of actress Phylicia Rashad, co-star of the `Cosby' television series, receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters degree from Clark Atlanta President Dr. Thomas W. Cole.

Presents a photograph of Afro-American actress Phylicia Rashad performing in the theatrical production `Blues For An Alabama Sky.' Her role in the play; Her co-starring on the television show `Cosby,' starring Bill Cosby.

Reports on the American Diabetes Association's selection of television actress Phylicia Rashad to be honorary spokesperson for its African American Program. Aim of the outreach initiative; Comments from Rashad.

Reports on actress Phylicia Rashad's participation in the `Make Birthdays Count/Project Awareness' national campaign on breast cancer awareness. Rashad's comments; Video on awareness featuring Rashad.

Discusses an advertising campaign by `The Cosby Show' co-star Phylicia Rashad and her high school English teacher Edwyna Wheadon, designed to motivate college-bound students to become teachers. Poster campaign; Comments by Rashad and Wheadon.