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Reviews the motion picture "Family Reunion," starring Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad.

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.

Presents an interview with actress Phylicia Rashad. Details of her first theatrical memory; Description of playwright August Wilson; Her idea of spiritual bliss.

Presents a letter to the editor about the personal inspiration from the Tony award acceptance speech of Phylicia Rashad.

Interviews Phylicia Rashad, star of the theatrical production "Gem of the Ocean," by August Wilson in New York City. Difference of the play with other shows; Character portrayed in the play; Pride for being the first African-American woman to win a Leading Role Tony.

Highlights the career of television and motion picture actress Phylicia Rashad.

Highlights the acceptance speech of Phylicia Rashad, the first black American woman to win a best actress Tony Award for a leading dramatic role. Explanation on what helped her earn the honor; Role of a mother to her children; Significance of the children for a woman's life.

Lists the winners of the Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in June 2004. "Avenue Q" for best musical; Phylicia Rashad as the best actress in a play; Hugh Jackman as best actor for "The Boy From Oz."

This article presents quotes by various personalities related to the motion picture and entertainment industry. Phylicia Rashad, upon accepting the Tony Award for the best actress for "A Raisin in the Sun," thereby becoming the first African American actress to win for a leading dramatic role, says, "Often I've wondered what does it take for this to happen. And now I know. It takes effort and grace. This is an honor for any actress to win, and that's the truth of it."

Announces the preview of the theatrical production "The Story," directed by Loretta Greco at the Public theater in New York City. Performance of Phylicia Rashad; Schedule.

Talks about celebrities from television programs that focus on health. Information on the skin disease psoriasis to be discussed by Jerry Mathers on the television program 'The Beaver'; Goal of the television series 'Mary Lou's Flip Flop Shop' hosted by gymnast Mary Lou Retton; Awareness campaign about diabetes launched by actress Phylicia Rashad.

Interviews actress Phylicia Rashad. Inspiration of Rashad for involving in the cause of the U.S. Ovarian Cancer National Alliance; Views on the rewards of helping people; Charities of Rashad.

Reports that actress Phylicia Rashad has filed for divorce from her husband Ahmad Rashad.

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

Presents celebrity news briefs as of February 26, 2001. Marriage of actor William Shatner to Elizabeth Martin; Divorce of actress Phylicia Rashad; Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci's appointment as ambassador to Canada; Death of musician and puppeteer Lewis Arquette; Others.

Introduces a series of articles which focuses on the life of television stars involved in situation comedies in the 1980's and 1990's, including Will Smith, who acted on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' Tracy Wells from 'Mr. Belvedere,' and Phylicia Rashad of 'The Cosby Show.'

Reports that actor Bill Cosby and actress Phylicia Rashad are the most popular onscreen couple in the United States as of May 1, 2000, according to a survey conducted by the `Biography' magazine. Names of other popular couples.

Presents events, issues and personalities related to African American art as of May 2000. Schedule of Color: The Chicago Black Fine Art Exposition to be hosted by television personality Oprah Winfrey; Publication of E. Ethelbert Miller's book `Fathering Words: The Making of an African American Writer'; Role of actress Phylicia Rashad in Charles Randolph Wright's play `Blue.'

Profiles Phylicia Rashad, a resident stage actress of the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. Noted performances; Performance in the drama `Medea'; Character preparations; Artistic demands of `Medea.'

Describes what it was like growing up in Houston, Tex., by actress Phylicia Rashad. Her early schooldays; Her interest in theater; Important festival.

Focuses on actress Phylicia Rashad and her role in the video recording `Once Upon a Time...When We Were Colored.' Her comments about the character and why she took the role.

Presents comments from various personalities via the America Online videotex system. Actress Phylicia Rashad on the `Medea' classic drama; Favorite directors of actress Diane Ladd; Actress Shelley Winters' difficulties with computers; Actor Butch Patrick assertion that he's still single.

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 that the O.J. Simpson trial was priced at approximately 7 million pounds. Nephew of scientist who developed first nuclear bomb Keith Bradley charged for murdering uncle Dr. Harold Delaney; Actress Phylicia Rashad chosen as the honorary spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.

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.

Provides answers to questions about celebrities. Information on Phylicia Rashad; Background on the television series of Barbara Hershey.

The article offers briefs on entertainment events. The broadway's all-black staging of Tennessee Williams' drama "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," starring James Earl and Phylicia Rashad will be in London, England for a West End stint which will start in December 2009. LaChanze and Orlando Jones are among the actors who will join the cast of "The Wiz," a production of Encore! Summer Stars. Actor Beau Bridges will introduce the cast of "Guys and Dolls" in concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

The article reports on Phylicia Rashad who will play the role of matriarch Violet Weston in the Broadway production "August: Osage County." It cites that Rashad follows the step of Deanna Dunagan and Estelle Parsons who played the said role before. It states that Rashad will join the cast of the production along with Elizabeth Ashley and John Cullum on May 26, 2009.

The article reports on the all-black cast of a broadway revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," set to open at the Broadhurst in March. These include Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose, James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad. Howard and Rose play the troubled couple at the center of the play's tempestuous Southern family while, Jones and Rashad play the patriarch and matriarch of the wealthy clan, respectively.

Reports on the plans for the theatrical industry announced in the U.S. Selection of actress Phylicia Rashad to star in the theatrical production "Gem of the Ocean," by August Wilson; Press release about the extension of the play "Assassins"; Issues discussed about the Tony Awards.