Ebony articles from April 2006

Ebony archives from April 2006

The insider.(Coretta Scott King)(Obituary)
April 1, 2006... From the time that Coretta Scott King became a part of the world's consciousness, she was always characterized by her grace, dignity and the incredible strength and fortitude that she displayed during some of the most trying moments of her...

Speaking of people.(African American personalities)
April 1, 2006... Dr. Herman B. Gray PRESIDENT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN Dr. Herman B. Gray, a pediatrician, is the first African-American president of Children's Hospital of Michigan, one of 10 hospitals in the Detroit Medical Center system....

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... IN BEVERLY HILLS family members of actress Hattie McDaniel attend the unveiling of a commemorative stamp in her honor. She's the 29th honoree in the U.S. Postal Service's Black Heritage series. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IN NEW YORK,...

Samuel & Latanya.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... Thank you, thank you, thank you for finally giving my girl, LaTanya Richardson, some long-overdue attention in your article, "Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Speak Out On Fame, Marriage & Why It's Her Turn Now" (March 2006). She is an...

10 Hottest Couples.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... In response to your article, "10 Hottest Couples" (Feb. 2006), I want to say that I really enjoyed the story. There are many couples who I like, but the one couple who stuck out to me the most is my favorite, all-time couple, BowWow and Ciara....

For Brothers Only.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... I just finished reading the "For Brothers Only" column, "Is Your Love Bank Closed?" (Feb. 2006), and it reached straight to my heart. I think every Brother out there should read it. Everything said in that column is the truth, and I know I am...

Katherine Dunham.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... Thank you, EBONY, for your article, "The Legendary Katherine Dunham" (Feb. 2006), by Tracey Robinson-English. In a world where few take a stand for the truth, we are so grateful to Katherine Dunham for being a pioneer in breaking down walls of...

Richard Pryor.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... As a child growing up in Sumter, S.C., Black people of all walks of life gathered around the old black and white TV set to watch Richard Pryor ("Remembering The Genius of Richard Pryor," Feb. 2006). Richard Pryor was the groundbreaker....

Rosa Parks.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... On behalf of Mrs. Rosa Parks oldest living relative, Ms. Jannie B. Williams (100 years old), along with the rest of us, we say thank you, Ebony magazine, for the excellent article, "Remembering Rosa Parks" (Jan. 2006), depicting the many ways...

The center of the storm.(BookSHELF)(Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster)(Two Men Before the Storm: Arba Crane's Recollection of Dred Scott And the Supreme Court Case That Started the Civil War)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... Michael Eric Dyson is back with COME HELL OR HIGH WATER: HURRICANE KATRINA AND THE COLOR OF DISASTER (Basic Civitas, $23), a scathing analysis of the political and social aftermath of the storm. Blending interviews with survivors of the...

Topshelf.(BookSHELF)(Baby Brother's Blues)(Apex Hides the Hurt)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In BABY BROTHER'S BLUES (One World/Ballantine Books, $24.95) by Pearl Cleage, the best-selling author returns with the story of Regina Burns, a communications consultant, and her husband, Blue Hamilton. Blue is a charismatic former R&B singer...

In Uncloudly Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia.(ALSO NOTED)(Life Out of Context)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In UNCLOUDY DAYS: THE GOSPEL MUSIC ENCYCLOPEDIA (Backbeat Books, $24.95), Bil Carpenter chronicles the careers of more than 650 gospel artists and personalities from 1900 to the present. In LIFE OUT OF CONTEXT (Nation Books, $12.95), Walter...

In The Covenant With Black America.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In THE COVENANT WITH BLACK AMERICA (Third World Press, $12), introduction by Tavis Smiley, African-Americans are urged by scholars and policymakers to address 10 of the most pressing issues affecting Black communities today, including improving...

In Letters to a Young Artist: Straight Up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts-for Actors, Performers, Writers, and Artists of Every Kind.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In LETTERS TO A YOUNG ARTIST: STRAIGHT UP ADVICE ON MAKING A LIFE IN THE ARTS-FOR ACTORS, PERFORMERS, WRITERS, AND ARTISTS OF EVERY KIND (Anchor Books/Random House, $13), Anna Deavere Smith dishes strong and practical advice to a fictitious...

In The Joy of Doing Things Badly: a Girl's Guide to Love, Life and Foolish Bravery.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In THE JOY OF DOING THINGS BADLY: A GIRL'S GUIDE TO LOVE, LIFE AND FOOLISH BRAVERY (Harlem Moon/Broadway Books, $17.95), Veronica Chambers writes about casting off the veil of perfection and ignoring perceived failures.

I Know I've Been Changed.(ALSO NOTED)(Book review)(Brief review)
April 1, 2006... I KNOW I'VE BEEN CHANGED (Pocket Books, $14) by ReShonda Tate Billingsly is the moving story of a successful TV anchorwoman who rediscovers her small-town roots.

Michael Jackson: The Man Behind the Mask.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In MICHAEL JACKSON: THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK (SelectBooks, $21.95) by Bob Jones, who worked for years as a journalist before joining Motown Records in 1969 as publicity manager, readers are given a very rare glimpse into the life of the...

Beside Every Great Man ... Is a Great Woman: African-American Women of Courage, Intellect, Strength, Beauty & Perserverance.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In BESIDE EVERY GREAT MAN...IS A GREAT WOMAN: AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN OF COURAGE, INTELLECT, STRENGTH, BEAUTY & PERSEVERANCE (Trade Paperback/Amber Books, $14.95) by Kitty J. Pope, the former editor of Upscale magazine highlights the stories of...

Never Drank the Kool-Aid.(ALSO NOTED)(Book review)(Brief review)
April 1, 2006... In NEVER DRANK THE KOOL-AID (Picador, $15), Toure returns with a compilation of some of his most colorful essays.

Little Divas.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... In LITTLE DIVAS (Amistad, $15.99) by Philana Marie Boles comes a positive and friendly reading experience for African-American girls. DIVAS is the engaging tale of two best friends and how they deal with the ups and downs of friendship, family...

Wavy, Curly, Kinky: Fun Ways to Take Care of Your Child's Hair--The African American Child's Hair Care Guide.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2006... WAVY, CURLY, KINKY: FUN WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILD'S HAIR--THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILD'S HAIR CARE GUIDE (Trade Paperback/Amber/Wiley, $14.95) by Deborah R. Lilly is a stepby-step guide to make hair care trouble-free.

Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Children's review)(Book review)(Brief review)
April 1, 2006... POETRY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: LANGSTON HUGHES (Sterling, $14.95) edited by Arnold Rampersad and David Roessel (illustrated by Benny Andrews) is a great introduction for children to Hughes' rhythmic, socially conscious and deceptively simple verse.

The Six Fools.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Children's review)(Book review)(Brief review)
April 1, 2006... THE SIX FOOLS (HarperCollins, $15.99), collected by Zora Neale Hurston and adapted by Joyce Carol Thomas (illustrated by Ann Tanksley), is the fun-filled journey of a man who sets out to find bigger fools than his fiancee and her family.

5 questions for: Harold Perrineau.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
April 1, 2006... Harold Perrineau has had one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment for years. Now the name has caught up with his well-known face and numerous stellar acting credits. Performances in The Best Man, the cable television series Oz, and...

Arnold W. Donald.(CENTER STAGE)(Biography)
April 1, 2006... President & CEO Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Arnold W. Donald, the new president and CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF), hopes to accelerate efforts to develop a cure and improve therapeutics for...

Improving your credit score.(Money Talks)
April 1, 2006... A bad credit score means you pay more money in higher interest rates and fees for just about everything from car loans and mortgages to any large purchase on credit. It may also prevent you from borrowing any money at all. The so-called...

The multiple colors of love: Black women want to be loved and appreciated; we want romance and flowers as much as any other woman.(Sister Speak)
April 1, 2006... It's not a new subject. Interracial dating and mating has been discussed and debated (and sometimes demonized) for decades, if not centuries. In the '80s and '90s, the trend continued and we started seeing more Sisters stepping out with White...

The case for marriage: King always described his wife as a partner in his mission, not just a supportive spouse.(Coretta Scott King, spouse of Martin Luther King)
April 1, 2006... In many ways, she was Black America's "First Lady," the picturesque woman who captured the heart of a Southern preacher, then captured the heart of a nation. Indeed, before the world came to know Coretta Scott King as the carrier of the Dream,...

Sounding off.(For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Every Woman Dreams)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Talented performer and songwriter SHANICE is back on the charts with a red-hot recording, EVERY WOMAN DREAMS (Play:Tyme Entertainment/Imajah Records). After a five-year hiatus, she lets her fans know that she still has a lot of funk and sass in...

Cassandra Wilson.(For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... With her signature sensuous, velvety vocals, CASSANDRA WILSON delivers another masterful set of bluesy jazz with Thunderbird (Blue Note). Wilson wrote or co-wrote several of the tunes, including the breezy, easy "Go to Mexico," which inspires...

Also noted.(sound recordings)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... TAKE 6, Feels Good (Take 6 Records); JAVIER, Left of Center (Capitol); PINK, I'm Not Dead (LaFace); BEN HARPER, Both Sides of the Gun (Virgin); The Essential George Benson, The Essential George Duke & The Essential Herbie Hancock...

Back to the basics.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2006... FASHION FAIR CONSMETICS'B3-Basic 3-Step Treatment System simplifies skin care with everything you need to cleanse, rinse and moisturize. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Lanterns.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... SMITH & HAWKEN Target introduces Copper Candle Lanterns. The garden-inspired lanterns are available in two sizes--large and medium. The large lantern is approximately 15 inches x 8 inches and the medium is 11 inches x 5 inches. Both lanterns...

Radiant flutes.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... JUBILEE FLUTES Lenox come in a set of two. The flutes feature tiny pearlescent beads inside the stem of the glasses. They are sure to add sparkle to any party or special event. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Baby soft skin.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The Baby Shea Collection from CASWELL-MASSEY offers the baby shea soap, body wash, SPF 15 lotion and baby powder. Specially formulated with pure shea butter, the products are gentle enough for a baby's delicate skin. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Pedometer.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... The talking pedometer with FM radio from OREGON SCIENTIFIC has a talking feature that announces steps, distance and time functions. It also measures calories burned, distance walked and time elapsed. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wireless eyewear.(Ebony Essentials)
April 1, 2006... Motorola and Oakley Inc. introduce the OROKR. With high definition optics and Bluetooth technology, you can stay connected to calls and music while doing virtually any activity.

What's happening where!(TRAVEL GUIDE)
April 1, 2006... ATLANTA * Student National Medical Association conference. Hilton Atlanta Hotel. April 13-16. * Intimate Apparel. Play by Lynn Nottage. Alliance Theatre. April 19-May 14. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. * Determined to Survive: Reflections...

Inhalable insulin.(House call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)
April 1, 2006... Q For the past 10 years, I have been living life as a diabetic. I try to do everything my doctor advises, and things are working OK. But I don't like the insulin shots because I don't like the pain that comes along with them. What can you tell...

Acetaminophen and pain.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Q I'm a 44-year-old, busy woman who has routine aches and pains like thousands of other people. When the pain gets too bad, I take pain relievers that include the ingredient acetaminophen, and recently I find out that there could be some...

The importance of prenatal care.(Examining Children's Health)
April 1, 2006... Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Pregnancy and preparing for the birth of a baby is a happy time, and during the next nine crucial months, it is imperative that the new mom-to-be seek regular prenatal care. African-American women...

Asthmas' breathtaking punch: African-American children are being affected in huge numbers.(Examining Children's Health)
April 1, 2006... LIKE a thief in the night, undiagnosed and/or uncontrolled asthma is stealing a care-free childhood from millions of Black children. Instead of vigorous outdoor and indoor childhood play, for far too many Black children struggling with asthma,...

Eating 'the right stuff': making smart food choices equals healthy children.(Examining Children's Health)
April 1, 2006... Any parent will tell you that one of their biggest battles on a daily basis is getting their children to eat what's good for them. The avalanche of heavily commercialized snack foods, such as cookies and chips, does not make the task any...

Deadly allergic reactions.(Health Hotline)
April 1, 2006... Watery eyes, rashes or itching that won't stop are common symptoms of a mild allergic reaction, and allergies affect about 50 million people in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. An allergy is the immune...

Depression in children.(Health Hotline)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Depression is a disorder that affects thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and physical health. The main types of depression include major depression, dysthymia, adjustments disorders, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder. According...

Childhood obesity.(Health Hotline)
April 1, 2006... Obesity among African-American children and adolescents has reached alarming proportions with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood, experts say. "The obesity epidemic is one of the major health challenges...

Children's dental health.(Health Hotline)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions. More than 1 in 4 preschool-age children have experienced tooth decay, a significant increase during the past decade, according to the latest study by the Centers for Disease...

Flying high with female pilots: African-American women are taking control in the cockpit.
April 1, 2006... THEY believed they could fly airplanes, held on to their dreams and didn't take no for an answer. At least, that was the philosophy of Bessie Coleman, the first Black person of record to receive a pilot's license in 1921 and who has inspired a...

The Ebony Pathfinder Awards: three special individuals are celebrated during historic gala event.(Art Shell, Rena Clark, Warrick-Dunn)
April 1, 2006... The first annual Ebony Pathfinder Awards, established to honor individuals who embody the pioneering spirit of Ebony magazine founder John H. Johnson, celebrated three prominent African-Americans who, through their trailblazing and...

The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.
April 1, 2006... The seventh annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, a combination of uplifting music and inspirational messages, again featured a host of award-winning vocalists, and it re-established itself as one of the most popular events during Super Bowl...

Objects of desire: must-have accessories for spring '06.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
April 1, 2006... You know you want them. That oh-so-perfect purse. That devilishly sexy scarf. Those free-spirited chandelier earrings. Why hold back? Accessorize your look with bold colors and timeless class. WALK SLOWLY and carry a gorgeous umbrella this...

Ebony celebrity Beauty of the Month.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Model and actress Janine Green can be seen this April in the new film Preaching to the Choir. When off-camera, Janine prefers the natural look. "I'm just not a high-glam-type girl," Janine says. "But I can't live without L'Oreal Voluminous...

Hair care for sisters.(GETTING TO THE root)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... q: I use ceramic flat irons (with a salon heating temperature of up to 400 degrees) to maintain my straight, wrap hairstyle in between relaxers. I'm very pleased with the results, but I'm concerned about the flat irons destroying my hair. What...

The second time around: grandparents are helping to raise their grandchildren and are finding the support they need.(Parenting)
April 1, 2006... At time when Carolyn Jackson was preparing to settle into the golden years of her life, she was handed a big surprise--a newborn granddaughter named Dalonna. The infant was only a month old when Jackson began taking care of her. Four years...

Pedal-pushing: the benefits of bicycling.(BODY TALK)
April 1, 2006... When 32-year-old Glenn Avery started bicycling, he received a lot of attention. "When out cycling, I'd often get stopped by drivers who'd express an interest in cycling, many of whom said that they had bikes but didn't have anyone to cycle...

Parisian funk Parisian flair.(EBONY FASHION FAIR)
April 1, 2006... Spring in Paris has always been a special time, beautiful time, and this season it will be a spring fashion season with a touch of flair and funk. French designers are showing an array of intriguing designs that will appeal to a wide variety of...

Africa's historic 'first': President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf: the continent's first elected female head of state is poised to turn things around in Liberia.
April 1, 2006... She's been called the "Iron Lady," but that doesn't even begin to describe the strength of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, or the significance of the journey she has embarked upon. The 67-year-old, Harvard-educated banker is the newly elected...

Springtime cakes.(DATE With a Dish)(Recipe)
April 1, 2006... When it's time for dessert, a slice of cake ranks right at the top for those who want to put the finishing touch on their meal with a little bit of sweetness. There is a wide variety of cakes to satisfy that sweet tooth--pound cakes, cupcakes,...

Paul Collins: a life of "freedom fighting on canvas.
April 1, 2006... Paul Collins' portraits have captured many of the major freedom movements of the 20th century, including the U.S. Freedom Movement, the Black Power Movement and the Incident at Wounded Knee. The Grand Rapids, Mich., artist is an...

Double jeopardy: what do you do if your best friend steals your man?
April 1, 2006... Your best friend always had your back--and now she has your man! Together, your man and your best friend have committed a dual deception that has left you disrespected, dazed and dumbfounded. Granted, today's Black woman isn't naive;...

Atlanta dream homes: from contemporary to classic, properties represent a wide variety of tastes and personalities.
April 1, 2006... Atlanta may be "Home Sweet Home" to more high-profile African-American political leaders, corporate executives, music moguls and entrepreneurs than any other U.S. city. It is considered a proverbial "promised land" for Blacks due to its civil...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Cartoon)
April 1, 2006... "If your mother really wanted to feel at home, then she should have stayed at home." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Hello, yoga hotline? I need to speak with someone who untangles stuck yoga students." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Dad,...

Black college queens.
April 1, 2006... They are young, gifted, ambitious and beautiful an esteemed group of 79 campus queens, chosen by their peers to represent Historically Black Colleges and Universities. They include future cancer researchers, engineers, attorneys, physicians,...

Exclusive: the untold story of Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King.(Cover story)(Biography)
April 1, 2006... CORETTA SCOTT was already a woman of purpose when she enrolled in the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Her purpose: to follow in the footsteps of Marian Anderson as a concert singer. She was "born" in Boston after a decade of...

Hail and farewell to Coretta Scott King.
April 1, 2006... Former President Jimmy Carter said that it was because of her support that he rose from a Southern governor to commander in chief. Oprah Winfrey said it was because of her that she believed she could also achieve. Civil Rights warhorse the Rev....