Evidence from The Los Angeles Sentinel

When examining the articles from this particular newspaper, it appears as though Diana Ross is noted for her departure from the group, but The Supremes are also noted for their continued beauty and talent.

The Articles and Key Words/Phrases

1. January 30, 1969 - "Is Diana Ross Leaving Supremes? Firm Denies Rumors"

- "Miss Ross is scheduled to leave the group and enter the acting game"

- "It is felt by many observers that Miss Ross would eventually leave the group to pursue her own individual career"

2. January 27, 1972 - "The Supremes, Young, Gifted and Black"

- "Not just young, gifted, and black but beautiful and vocally talented with a communion of soul and spirit"

- "They can take a melody and polish it until it glows"

3. May 13, 1976 - "The Magnificent, Talented Diana Ross"

- "Diana Ross immediately commanded undivided attention"

- "An evening with Diana Ross is an unforgettable one"

Evidence from The Carolina Times

These articles focus attention on the Diana Ross and the Supremes at the start of their career, but eventually turn towards making a distinction between the "New" Supremes and Diana Ross as she embarked on her solo career.

The Articles and Key Words/Phrases

1. June 29, 1968 - "The Supremes: Captivating Singers, and Talented Too"

- "The Supremes are indispudetly tops in their feild"

- "Their astronomical success has not left them smothered in egos and drifting along on clouds of conceit"

2. February 7, 1970 - "New Supremes"

-"Jean Terrell recently joined the famed singing groups after lead singer, Diana Ross, left to pursue a career as a solo artist"

- "The new Supremes will make their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show"

3. April 3, 1971 - "Heartbreaks No. Halt to Diana's Rise to Stardom"

- "Diana emerged on Motown as one of the world's all time best selling and higher paid artist"

- "The beginning of 'Diana' shows the best is yet to come"

Evidence from The New York Amsterdam

Articles from this newspaper focus on both the beauty and talent of Diana Ross and The Supremes. These articles, however, also criticize the "New Supremes" after Ross' departure.

The Articles and Key Words/Phrases

1. December 7, 1968 - "Diana Ross and Supremes Set New Fashion Trends on 'TCB'"

- "Diana is excitingly ethnic and a photo-live montage, dancing in a group of Afro-native costumes"

- "The lovely Supremes are delightfully stunning"

2. November 8, 1969 - "It's Offical, Diana To Become A Single"

- "She feels The Supremes and she have reached the highest plateau possible in their particular branches of the entertainment world"

-"Naturally, Diana Ross will continue in her fantastic style"

3. April 25, 1970 - "New Supremes Not Quite Like The Old"

-"The new Supremes weren't quite able to put on the usual dazzling show associated with the Diana Ross-led group"

- "The difference naturally being the absence of Diana Ross"