Ebony articles from April 2004

Ebony archives from April 2004

Louisiana Speaker Pro Tempore.(Speaking Of People)
April 1, 2004... SHARON WESTON BROOME is the first woman elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives. She was elected to the legislature from East and West Baton Rouge parishes and was re-elected to her fourth term last October,...

President, National Press Club.(Speaking Of People)
April 1, 2004... SHEILA R. CHERRY is the first African-American president of the National Press Club, a Washington, D.C.-based group that has often served as an important forum for national leaders, including many presidents and presidential hopefuls. As...

Superintendent of education.(Speaking Of People)
April 1, 2004... DR. HENRY L. JOHNSON was appointed superintendent of education by the Mississippi board of education. As state superintendent, he advises the board, governor and legislature on the financial needs of elementary and secondary education...

Whitney Houston.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I am perhaps the biggest Whitney Houston fan around, and I was so excited to see her on the cover and the article, "Money, Fame, Power & A Runaway Marriage: Can Whitney Turn It Around?" (March 2004). It's true that Whitney has some personal and...

10 hottest couples.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... The photograph of Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri in "10 Hottest Couples" (Feb. 2004) was a look of happiness. Janet looked so natural and happy. I hope I am right. She deserves to be happy, and I wish her and Jermaine a whole lot of luck....

Celebrity marriages.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate EBONY showcasing Black marriages that last in the article, "The Secrets Of Celebrity Marriages That Last" (Feb. 2004). Many people think that Black men are too unfaithful to be able to keep a...

Black history quiz.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... If you didn't get an award for your February 2004 issue, then you surely should have. I really enjoyed the Black history quiz, "What Is Your Black History IQ?" The quiz was very informative, meaningful and enlightening. Thank you very much....

Alicia Keys.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I was very impressed with the article, "Alicia Keys Sounds Off On Men, Love & Fame" (Jan. 2004). To find a musical star who's living a simple life is so touching. I am very proud of her. Neika Beahquoi Nework, Del. I would like to...

At a Houston Memorial Service.(Ebony On The Scene)
April 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: AT A HOUSTON MEMORIAL SERVICE (above, right), Sandy Anderson (I.) and Evelyn Husband, the widows of astronauts Michael Anderson and Rick Husband, say a prayer on the first anniversary of the break-up of the...

At the Grammy Awards.(Ebony On The Scene)
April 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: AT THE GRAMMY AWARDS ac the Staples Center in Los Angeles, fashion statements were made by a variety of stars, including Beyonce (right), who picked up five awards and was also a winner in a classy gown...

In Atlanta.(Ebony On The Scene)
April 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: IN ATLANTA, during the Salute to Greatness Awards (left), Coretta Scott King and her daughter, Yolanda King, present the Salute to Greatness Award to singer/activist Bono, who has been outspoken about the...

Luther Vandross: four Grammy Awards give him a boost on the road to recovery.(Center Stage)
April 1, 2004... SINCE Luther Vandross was stricken with a life-threatening stroke last year, he has been the focus of millions of music fans who have been praying and hoping that he'll sing again, delivering the silky smooth tunes that have made him a...

God's dream, mystery, money and fantasy.(Bookshelf)
April 1, 2004... IN this season of spirituality and as we recognize the 10th anniversary of majority rule in South Africa, a number of titles serve to enrich and enlighten. God Has A Dream: A Vision of Hope For Our Time (Doubleday, $16.95) by Desmond Tutu,...

The Man in My Basement.(Top Shelf)
April 1, 2004... THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT (Little, Brown, $22.95) by Walter Mosley is a departure from the noir style of the Easy Rawlins series, but it is no less engaging and mysterious. Here, Charles Blakey, a young Black man with few options, is falling...

A Sunday in June.(Top Shelf)
April 1, 2004... A SUNDAY IN JUNE (Hyperion, $21.95) by Phyllis Alesia Perry is the prequel to Perry's well-received Stigmata, a haunting tale of vision and pain. Here, Perry establishes the character Grace who, along with her two sisters at the turn of the...

Self-improvement.(Top Shelf)
April 1, 2004... SEVEN MONEY MANTRAS FOR A RICHER LIFE: HOW TO LIVE WELL WITH THE MONEY YOU HAVE (Random House, $24.95) by Michelle Singletary brings the vast financial experience of an M.B.A. and syndicated Washington Post columnist to the fore. In her...

Fiction.(Front Row)
April 1, 2004... Fantasy continues to swirl in works by notable writers. KINDRED (Beacon Press, $14.00) by Octavia Butler is the story of Dana Franklin, a 20th century Black woman who is drawn from her Los Angeles home and transported back to the Maryland...

Nonfiction.(Front Row)
April 1, 2004... FINDING GRACE: TWO SISTERS AND THE SEARCH FOR MEANING BEYOND THE COLOR LINE (Frea Press, $25.00) by Shirlee Taylor Haizlip continues the story that began with The Sweeter the Juice, focusing on two sisters living on different sides of the color...

Babyface: delivers romantic ballads.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
April 1, 2004... ON A LOVE STORY (Arista), Kenny (Babyface) Edmonds delivers a comprehensive tale of love, loss and reunion through sensual ballads as only the songwriter, musician, producer and vocalist can. The story opens with a first meeting on "God Must...

What's hot!(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
April 1, 2004... Hil St. Soul featuring Hilary Mwelwa makes an impact of the music scene with COPASETIC & COOL (Shanachie Entertainment). The talented Zambia-born, London-reared singer and songwriter delivers wonderful performances throughout. (Her musical...

Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
April 1, 2004... Also Noted: George Benson, Irreplaceable (Verve); Jazz Crusaders featuring Wayne Henderson, Soul Axess True Life Jazz); The Braxton Brothers, Rollin' (Peak); Paul Brown, Up Front (GRP); David Cochrane, Saxperience #1 (KDCosmic Music); Que &...

Artist spotlight: Wynton Marsalis.(Front Row)
April 1, 2004... Wynton Marsalis is back in the groove with THE MAGIC HOUR (Blue Note), and the Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter does not disappoint. The eight-song set covers fast-paced harmonic chases as well as soulful, trumpet serenades as it celebrates...

Patience reaps clarity.(Sister Speak)
April 1, 2004... SOMETIMES it hits you suddenly, other times gradually. But when that moment of clarity arrives, your world becomes clearer, cleaner, purer. It happened to me once while sitting in church. I had been pondering what to do about a...

A manhunt for maleness.(For Brothers Only)
April 1, 2004... I was in a coffee shop the other day when I was taken aback by the Brother in front of me. He was about 6 foot 5,240 pounds. He looked like a linebacker. But it wasn't his looks that got my attention. It was his choice of drink. You see, I...

Peanut allergies in children.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
April 1, 2004... Q I am a 35-year-old woman who has a 7-year-old son who is very active and has a big appetite. But I just found out that he is allergic to peanuts. I've never heard of this problem in kids. How serious is it, and what can I do to help him? ...

Alopecia Areata.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
April 1, 2004... Q My 16-year-old daughter is terribly disturbed because a lot of her hair falls out for no apparent reason. What can cause this to happen to an apparently healthy teenager? M.N., Charlotte, N.C. A This can be a terrible situation for a...

Cramps in legs and feet.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
April 1, 2004... Q As a 55-year-old who tries to stay in shape, I work out regularly, but I get cramps in my legs and feet. What can I do to avoid them? E.M., Dallas A Doctors say exercise-induced cramps are common, often resulting from too little...

Leather PDA cases.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2004... COLORFUL LEATHER PDA CASES keep you organized in style. From Levenger.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Unique cards.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2004... UNIQUE NOTE CARDS are among the multicultural, artistically designed wares offered on MeltingPotDesigns.com, founded by actress Pam Grier and her sister, artist Gina Grief. Also Featured are mud-dyed cloth journals, scrapbooks and photo albums....

Hidden beauty.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR'S Hidden Beauty[R] Pore Minimizer is a unique gel that reduces the appearance of enlarged pores and controls shine. It primes skin for the application of foundation and powder, or can be worn alone. It gives skin a soft, silky...

Ethnic journal.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2004... CHOCOLATE LEATHER JOURNAL and matching pen offer a unique way for you to record your thoughts and aspirations. It's embellished with a decorative mask and beads. Available at www.ntimeco.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Travel in style.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2004... PAISLEY TAHITI BAG is perfect for carrying your precious cosmetics and other valuables when traveling. This and other patterns available from Shopstyle council.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Energetic fragrance.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2004... DIOR'S HIGHER ENERGY fragrance is for the man who sees life with a new perspective. The fragrance pulsates with the energy of its name and the sensuality of its masculine image. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

10 steps to home ownership.(Money Talks)
April 1, 2004... IT'S the American dream. But owning your own home doesn't have to be a dream anymore. Now, with an array of programs available for first-time buyers and a wealth of information online, becoming a homeowner is no longer reserved for the...

What's happening where!(Travel Guide April)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. * International Organization of Black Security Executives convention. Crystal City Marriott Hotel. April 29-May 1. ATLANTA * A Raisin in the Sun. Play. Theatre in the Square. Through April 18. BIRMINGHAM *...

Pioneering Ebony poll promises breakthrough data on sexual behavior.(For Black Women (age 21 and older) Only)
April 1, 2004... SEX is an integral part of life. More to the point, it is the starting point of life. It is an important part of our being and existence, and it is, or should be, a fulfilling experience. For many women, and for many reasons, it is not. In...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
April 1, 2004... Q I'm a 6-feet-tall, 138-pound, model-type female with no a stable job, my own car and apartment. I have genuinely loved my dates and have shown that love by giving gifts, cooking for them, calling canstantly... and even sending flowers. But...

Boxers, briefs or nothing at all.(Man style)
April 1, 2004... THE bare-bottom fact of the matter is that underwear is almost as fashionable as outerwear. And when it comes to style and fashion statement, Brothers are definitely not being left behind. "The choices in men's underwear are getting close...

Sassy sexy & sensuous.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
April 1, 2004... Italian designers showcased an array of gorgeous creations for spring 2004 on the runways in Milan. Femininity was the unifying theme throughout a colorful parade of great looks. There were elegant evening gowns of luscious, sheer fabrics, as...

Being married to a star is not always a starring role.
April 1, 2004... TO the onlooker, celebrity wives enjoy an existence filled with enviable advantages--luxurious homes, shopping sprees, posh parties, high-profile premieres, and unfettered access to the world's best nannies, cooks and personal trainers. ...

The Black teen explosion: powerful group shapes fashion, music, movies and love.
April 1, 2004... AFRICAN-AMERICAN youths have always been shapers and changers of American popular culture. But an electronic revolution and the emergence of an "electrosex" environment, powered by hip-hop and its offshoots, Black and White, have made Black...

At home with Evander Holyfield and his new bride: former heavyweight champ opens the doors to his Atlanta paradise.(A 109-Room Showplace)
April 1, 2004... BY all accounts, Evander Holyfield was never supposed to be much of anything. Born in Atmore, Ala., one of nine children reared by a single mother with a sixth-grade education, he was told over and over again that he was too poor, too...

'Pass the mic'! Talk tour educates, empowers and creates new dialogue.
April 1, 2004... RACE. Money. Sex. Power. In a historic step that sought to empower a national audience, radio and TV host Tavis Smiley and authors Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson created a groundbreaking dialogue across six cities, illuminating the burning...

Strictly for laughs.
April 1, 2004... Caption: "You're probably going to see me on the news tonight, but you heard it from me first--I'm innocent!" "Your problem, sir, is that you're a Type-A personality in a Model-T body." "Another rough day at the office?" ...

Classic cakes.(Date With a Dish)
April 1, 2004... What better way to complete that special meal than with a delicious, mouthwatering cake? There are several types of tasty, easy-to-make cakes that would be perfect for any occasion--pound cakes, layer cakes, butter cakes, coffee cakes, sponge...

Be daring in red.(Beauty & Style)
April 1, 2004... MANY things can be said about the corporate Sister who wears red to the board meeting: She's bold, knowledgeable, independent, upfront, graceful under pressure and, more often than not, determined to shatter a few glass ceilings during the...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Beauty & Style)
April 1, 2004... When it comes to looking good, R&B songbird TAMIA keeps it simple... sort of. "I like the natural look that takes three hours in the makeup chair to get," Tamia says, laughing. The Elektra recording artist sticks to golden makeup to accentuate...

Can machines exercise for you?(Body Talk)
April 1, 2004... EXERCISE machines are getting smarter and more functional. And although they can't exercise for you, they can exercise with you and help you exercise better. Within recent years, there has been a proliferation of exercise equipment, some...

Who's afraid of the 'terrible twos'? Busy banker and first-time mother navigates the challenging years.(Parenting)
April 1, 2004... SO, you're in the grocery store, minding your own business, when all of a sudden, you hear a tiny voice scream: "NO! NO! NO!" Or you see a superfeisty child, no taller than his mother's knee, kicking and screaming and crying his eyes out...

Teens at the top.
April 1, 2004... TALENTED and at the top of their game, a growing group of teens is making grown-ups sit up and pay attention. Before they can legally drive in some cases or even vote, these teens are on their way to the top, and there's no end in sight!...

Is it open season on Black men?
April 1, 2004... EVERYWHERE we turn, it seems there's another attack on Black men--attacks that raise some serious questions. There is the Kobe Bryant case, the case against Michael Jackson and the case against Marcus Dixon, who, at 18, received a 10-year...

Mandela's miracle: 10th anniversary of South African freedom.
April 1, 2004... Ten years ago, 120 months ago, Black and White time stopped and restarted with the liberation of South Africa, which marked the official end of White colonization in Africa and the beginning of a new era of world history. The event started...

Keeping mind, body & together: centering down and finding the real you.
April 1, 2004... Think about it. When was the last time that you focused on yourself? When did you last take a ment to do a wellness check of your mind, body and spirit? If you're like the millions of women who are on the go--grabbing for the brass ring,...

Al Green: 'I can't stop' making soul music and praising God.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... IT'S a sunny afternoon in Memphis, and the Rev. Al Green is preaching his Sunday sermon at Full Gospel Tabernacle. His is a singing ministry. He preaches a while, then he sings. He preaches, he sings, blending it all so naturally. The reverend...

Janet speaks! (Janet Jackson) (Interview)
April 1, 2004... JANET JACKSON appears demure and fragile as she sits on a low but comfortable sofa in a West Los Angeles recording studio. She offers to share her Asian lunch of rice and seaweed and a large green salad tossed in a teriyaki dressing. It is 10...

Black College Queens.
April 1, 2004... THEY are women of distinction. The Black College Queens of 2004 started out with a dream--to represent their colleges and universities with pride and grace, and they have kept the faith. Beginning with the end of the alphabet, the Sisters...

On the first day of historic elections.(Memorable: photos from the Ebony files)
April 1, 2004... ON THE FIRST DAY OF HISTORIC ELECTIONS that led to the election of Nelson Mandela as South Africa's first democratically elected president, elderly women carried an infirm friend to the polls to cast their first vote. Thousands of people around...