Ebony on the scene

IN CHICAGO (above), attendees at the McDonald's 50th anniversary celebration include (l. to r) Dr. Willie Wilson, among the first Black franchise owners; Ralph Alvarez, president, McDonald's USA; Don Thompson, chief operating officer, McDonald's USA; and John W. Rogers Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Ariel Capital Management, LLC, and a member of McDonald's board of directors.

IN LOS ANGELES (right), tennis stars Serena (l.) and her sister Venus Williams were celebrity models at the third annual "Runway For Life," a benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (below, left), the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, greets Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan at a news conference at the National Press Club to announce the Millions More Movement, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on October 14, 15 and 16 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March. Former D.C. mayor and current city councilman Marion Barry (l.) was also in attendance for the announcement of the gathering, which is expected to include women and gays.

IN LOS ANGELES, actresses Megan Goode (right) Traci Bingham (bottom, right) make different fashion statements at the 12th annual Race to Erase MS (multiple sclerosis) event. At another Los Angeles affair (below, left), actress/philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete (third from r.) was honored at the Jackie Robinson Foundation's Celebrating Excellence Gala for her commitment to improving the human condition. Richard Roundtree was also honored at the affair, which was attended by more than 600 people. Robinson Peete is joined by (l. to r.) her husband, NFL quarterback Rodney Peete; foundation president and CEO Della Britton Baeza; Rachel Robinson, Jackie Robinson's widow; Desiree Underwood and her husband, actor Blair Underwood.

IN ATLANTA (above), Coretta Scott King was one of the recipients of the Atlanta Heroes Award, presented to individuals who "improved the environment for the creative community." She is joined by Neil Portnow Recording Academy president, and Janet Jackson.

IN ATLANTA (above) during the 13th annual Trumpet Awards ceremony at the Georgia World Conference Center, Dennis Archer, a former American Bar Association president, former Detroit mayor and former Michigan Supreme Court Justice, is presented the Pinnacle Award by TV Judge Mablean Ephriam.

IN LOS ANGELES (above), John W. Mack, retiring director of the Los Angeles Urban League, is congratulated by Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League. The bronze bust of Mack will remain on display in the lobby at the Los Angeles office.

IN LAS VEGAS (left), Howard University President H. Patrick Swygert (l.) and Howard alumnus Debbie Allen accept the Spirit of Broadcasting award from Edward O. Fritts, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters.

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