Ebony articles from April 2002

Ebony archives from April 2002

FBI assistant director of training. (Speaking Of People).(Cassandra M. Chandler)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Cassandra M. Chandler is the highest-ranking African-American woman at the Federal Bureau of Investigation with her appointment as assistant director of training. Chandler, a 17-year veteran of the bureau, is responsible for all training...

President, Business Technology Co. (Speaking Of People).(EDS executive Jerome L. Davis)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Jerome L. Davis is president of Business Process Management for the Americas at EDS, a $21.5 billion company that provides business technology strategy and implementation globally. Davis' responsibilities include maintaining client...

President, Urban Financial Coalition. (Speaking Of People).(Doris Thomas)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Doris Thomas is national president of the Washington D.C.-based Urban Financial Services Coalition, formerly known as the National Association of Urban Bankers. Her responsibilities include presiding over meetings and representing the...

Lenny Kravitz. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I read with pride and elation the article, "Why Lenny Kravitz Is So Hot, And Why Women Fans Are Screaming" (Jan. 2002). As a Bahamian American from a much older generation, I am proud and happy to see him acknowledge all of his heritage. I am...

Will Smith. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I'm writing in response to the article, "The Greatest! Will Smith In The Ali Movie" (Jan. 2002). I believe that he was superb in the film Ali. He seemed to literally become "Cassius Clay." Critics were criticizing Smith before the movie was...

From homelessness. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I was reading the December issue of the EBONY magazine and came across the article, "From Homelessness To Med School To Medals To Millions" (Dec. 2001). I think that was a great and informative article. There are a lot of people who think...

Chronicles of Black Courage. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I would like to say that I immensely enjoyed the article, "Chronicles Of Black Courage" (Feb. 2002), featuring Mary McLeod Bethune. As an African-American female student, I have become aware of the importance of education from pioneers such as...

Book shelf: picture perfect: the black female body.(The Black Female Body: A Photographic History)
April 1, 2002... Since the development of the camera, photographic images of Black women have been a staple of the art-form. As early as the 1850s, exploitative photographs of Black women--usually unclothed--were used to bolster scientific and cultural myths....

Author spotlight: Michele N-K Collison.(Brief Article)(Interview)
April 1, 2002... WHEN journalist Michele Collison's daughter reached the age where a rub across the head with a wet wash cloth would no longer tame the child's unruly Afro, there came a startling realization. Like a lot of professional Black women, Collison...

Committing to commitment. (Sisterspeak).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... COMMITMENT. The dictionary defines it as something pledged; the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled. In man-woman relationships, commitment means devoting your love and your life to your mate and making your...

Sounding off: the best in recorded music.(Soul Parade; Belly of the Sun; The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin)
April 1, 2002... CHEROKEE stirs up the music scene with a Refreshing new recording, Soul Parade (Arista). The singer-songwriter kicks off the set with the catchy dance groove "Runaway," followed by the sensuous "Lips" and the sassy "A Woman Knows" duet with...

Taking advantage of new tax laws. (Money Talk$).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DEPENDING on your circumstances, the thought of the annual tax season either causes your mouth to water at the prospect of a huge return--or it makes your blood boil at the prospect of making those dreaded payments. Regardless of what your fate...

House call: expert advice on health and fitness.(kidney stones; retarded ejaculation; stretch marks)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... `It scares me that I might have to suffer the same pain one day.' PREVENTING KIDNEY STONES Q Both my mother and brother have had problems with kidney stones for years, and I'm afraid that I could be a victim of the condition in the...

Spring's song. (Travel Guide).(travel tips for African Americans)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... WEEKEND getaways, special air, rail and cruise rates, festivals and beach parties--it's springtime. As a traveler's fancy turns toward milder weather, it's time to plan to take a trip. Black family reunions are beginning or in the planning...

What's wrong with being a fool in love? (For Brothers Only).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... THE disappointment surely showed on my lace the other day as I sat behind a teenage Brother and his date at a college basketball game. Oblivious to his surroundings, he was completely focused on her, while she was obviously taking joy in the...

First pictures of Toni Braxton & Keri Lewis' newest production: baby Denim. (Exclusive!).(Interview)
April 1, 2002... TONI Braxton's signature sultry voice is even huskier than usual these days. Hoarse from lack of sleep, the superstar singer and actress told EBONY in an exclusive interview that the new young man in her life is keeping her up at night. ...

Cooking off 100 pounds: Erik Davis used his culinary expertise to get rid of some unwanted weight.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... THE joy and excitement didn't come with the new clothes he bought. It came from the reaction he got from friends. They noticed that the clothes were smaller, that they had a tailored, fitted look, and they were impressed. "God, you look good,"...

Easy entertaining: date with a dish.(Recipe)
April 1, 2002... Whether you are having a small intimate dinner or a lavish party, the party always starts and finishes with food. Deciding on a menu is very important. The key is to keep the menu simple. Be flexible. Relax and enjoy your party. Plan so that...

Who are the best contemporary musical artists and the best musical artists of all time? (Ebony Music Poll).
April 1, 2002... THE following poll is designed to find out what African-Americans think about the vibrant and ever-changing musical landscape. Do most Blacks prefer soul or rap or gospel? What do they think about the controversy over rap lyrics, and how do...

Langston Hughes: 100th birthday celebration of the poet laureate of Black America.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... HE was the most American of American poets. His verse was infused with the rhythms of the country's first truly indigenous musical forms--jazz and blues. He wrote in a voice that was definitively African-American and defiantly pro-Black. Yet he...

Mother to Son.(Poem)
April 1, 2002... Mother to Son Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor-- Bare. But all the time...

How to get a million-dollar smile: regular dental treatment and new procedures can make you look better.
April 1, 2002... When preparing for a night on the town or maybe a networking social, everyone tries to look like a million bucks. Although designer clothes may accent your value, and fancy jewelry may give an aura of worth, the most important component in the...

Relationship moves you'll regret later.
April 1, 2002... HOW could you?" is one of the most recognized and most painful, phrases ever heard after a mate has made a bad move. While some relationship infractions can be forgiven and forgotten, there are some wrong moves that can kill a...

Soft silhouettes ... bold colors. (French Fashions For Spring & Summer).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... French designers live up to their reputations and deliver dazzling spring designs that flaunt and flatter the feminine form. Silky sheer chiffon is the fabric of choice for several, and there are also fabrics with intricate cutouts, elegant...

Black College Queens 2002.
April 1, 2002... THE Black Campus Queens, of 2002 have shown--on their campuses and in their communities--that they have that something extra that sets them apart. Their beauty is in their accomplishments as well as in their appearance. Listed...

NBA rookies: from high school to million$.(teenagers drafted directly from high school into the National Basketball Association)
April 1, 2002... LAST June, on NBA draft night, 19-year-old Kwame Brown of Brunswick, Ga., made history. For the first time a high school player who had forgone his college eligibility to enter the National Basketball Association was the first overall pick in...

How to plan the best family reunion.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... The Black family reunion movement and family reunions in general have exploded over the past decade or so. Experts have traced this expansion not only to the popularity of Alex Haley's Roots, but also to the increasingly mobile society,...

Stephanie Ready: making history coaching male hoop stars.(assistant coach of the National Basketball Developmental League's Greenville Groove)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... To Stephanie Ready, it's simply a job that she enjoys to the fullest. To millions of basketball fans across the country, it's history in the making. Last summer, Ready became the assistant coach of the National Basketball Developmental...

Ja Rule: rap star rules hearts & charts.(Jeffrey Atkins)
April 1, 2002... ALMOST overnight, music fans around the world were bombarded with the sights and sounds of Ja Rule. The 25-year-old rap artist with devilish eyes, a 5-foot-6 muscled frame, deep, forceful, voice (think Barry White with a perpetual sore throat)...

Blacks who own jets.(Willie Gary)
April 1, 2002... WHETHER it's in the courtroom or the world of big business, Willie Gary lives by one creed: Seeing is believing. "People believe," he says, "85 percent of what they see and only 15 percent of what they heal." That's why when media see his...

Tuning up for workouts. (Body talk: black health and fitness.(sports apparel, shoes, and health club etiquette)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... THERE'S enough to worry about in the gym, from setting up and following your workout routine to using equipment to achieve your workout goals. But the one aspect of exercising that should never give you cause for alarm is your personal workout...

Rape and recovery: survivors speak out.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... RAPE is a life-altering event. Some women who are raped are affected by the trauma for the rest of their lives. Survivors--those who have been raped prefer to be called "survivors," not victims--experience numerous psychological problems, in...

Memorable photos: from the ebony files.(funeral of Martin Luther King Jr.)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
April 1, 2002... On the day of the funeral for Martin Luther King Jr. (April 9, 1968), a procession of more than 200,000 mourners--famous and unknown, rich and poor, powerful and weak--followed King's coffin, which was carried through the streets of Atlanta on...