E-mail a friendApril 20, 2005
Former presidential hopeful, now DNC chair, Howard Dean explains his mission of refocusing the Democratic Party. Actor and rap superstar Ice Cube, star of XXX: State of the Union, discusses building his career by recognizing opportunities.
Howard Dean
Howard Dean
During his run for the '04 Democratic nomination for president, Howard Dean's feisty criticism of the Bush administration and use of the Internet for grassroots fund-raising attracted attention. Dean ended his bid in February '04 and included his experience on the campaign trail in his book, You Have the Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy in America. He also founded Democracy for America to build on the new energy sweeping the party. In February '05, Dean was tapped to chair the DNC.
Ice Cube
Ice Cube
Ice Cube began his career as a controversial rapper and has become a versatile actor and producer. An original member of the group N.W.A., he launched a solo career and became an icon of the hip-hop generation. His acting credits include Boyz 'N the Hood—his film debut—Three Kings and, his latest project, Are We Done Yet? The L.A. native created the Friday and Barbershop film franchises and exec-produced Beauty Shop and the FX TV series, Black. White. He also maintains a thriving musical career.