National Headliners

Jet, August 10, 1998

A Congressional gold medal, Capitol Hill's highest honor for a civilian, was voted for South African President Nelson Mandela ... Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton needs the active support of Black leadership as she seeks full voting rights for residents of the nation's capital ... The right move in a public relations direction, Howard University President H.

Patrick Swygert hosted a campus reception for visiting members of the National Association of Black Journalists ... Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oakland's Greater Cooper AME Zion Church, Rep. Barbara Lee delivered a House speech lauding the church led by pastor John A. Harrison Jr., who operates a unique mentoring program for young boys.