Ebony articles from April 2007

Ebony archives from April 2007

A message from the President & CEO.(BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP)
April 1, 2007... Harry Belafonte and Common, featured on this month's cover, are two multitalented and conscientious entertainers who have made their marks in the world by appealing to two distinctively different segments of the population. One is an...

Wilbert W. James Jr.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Wilbert W. James Jr. is president of TABC, Toyota's oldest manufacturing facility in the U.S., where he is responsible for the overall operation of the plant in Long Beach, Calif. TABC, originally called Toyota Auto Body California, opened in...

Cheryl Monroe.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Cheryl Monroe is vice president of minority supplier and vendor development for Macy's East in New York. Macy's is the largest retail brand of Federated Department Stores. Before assuming her new position, Monroe was vice president-store...

David G. Garter Sr.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... David G. Carter Sr., Ph.D., is chancellor of the Connecticut State University (CSU) System in Hartford. He is responsible for overseeing and executing policies, directives and decisions of the Connecticut Board of Trustees. He also is...

Ebony on the scene.(Pepsi Super Bowl Bash 2007)
April 1, 2007... IN MIAMI, Ludacris and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas were among a variety of entertainers who performed at the Pepsi Super Bowl Bash 2007. IN SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA, Laila Ali, a boxing champion like her father, Muhammad Ali, is greeted by...

Historic announcement.(ON THE SCENE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... In Springfield, Ill., Sen. Barack Obama launches his campaign for president, citing the need for change in Washington, D.C. After making the announcement before an estimated 17,000 people, the 45-year-old Illinois Democrat traveled to Ames,...

Red-carpet flair.(ON THE SCENE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... IN THE LOS ANGELES-AREA, the variety of spotlight events is the perfect opportunity for some of entertainment's biggest names to exhibit their taste in fashion. The red carpet is graced by entertainers Halle Berry, Malinda Williams, Tawny...

Raven-Symone.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... Thank you, Ebony, for the inspiring and educational article, "Raven-Symone: All Grown Up & Flexing Her Brand" (March 2007). She has grown up to be a wonderful role model for men and women by taking advantage of her opportunities and making the...

Barack and Michelle Obama: America's Next First Couple?(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... I couldn't wait to read my February, 2007 issue of Ebony, especially since Mr. and Mrs. Obama were on the cover. The article, "America's Next First Couple?" gave a great overview of two seemingly great people. I have been fascinated with Mr....

10 Hottest Couples.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... Your reference to Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington's character's interracial romance in "10 Hottest Couples" (Feb. 2007) seemed to characterize it as some sort of deficiency on his part, as though it made his character somehow less of a...

Two Sides.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... After reading Courtney Vance's letter to Angela Bassett in "Two Sides: Why I Love A Black Woman," I was at a loss for words. I have never, ever, ever known of a Black man who expressed his sincere, true feelings, his willingness to do better in...

Enough! The 'N-word'.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2007... The article, "Enough! Why Blacks-and Whites--Should Never Use The "N-Word' Again" (Feb. 2007), touched me in such a profound way that I had to write. Although the different featured authors and celebrities responded to the "N-word" in...

HIV/AIDS.(LETTERS to the Editor)
April 1, 2007... Thank you, Ebony, for sharing the article, "Personal Journeys of Women with HIV/AIDS" (Jan. 2007). I read it with sadness and disbelief. At one time, AIDS was considered to be a gay White man's disease. Today, African-American women represent...

Artist spotlight: Eric Jerome Dickey.(BOOKSHELF)(Interview)
April 1, 2007... Warning: Cell phones, BlackBerries, and possibly your work, will become mere distractions when you begin reading Eric Jerome Dickey's latest novel, SLEEPING WITH STRANGERS (Dutton, $24.95), an action-packed classic noir thriller that draws you...

April tops picks.(Bibliography)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... FICTION 1. KICKBOXlNG GEISHAS: HOW MODERN JAPANESE WOMEN ARE CHANGING THEIR NATION (Free Press, $27) by Veronica Chambers. 2. GOLD DIGGERS (Harlem Moon/Broadway, $12.95) by Tracie Howard. 3. CONFESSIONS OF A ROOKIE CHEERLEADER (One...

Wynton Marsalis.(SOUNDING OFF: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Maestro WYNTON MARSALIS enlightens and delights listeners with a dynamic new recording, From the Plantation to the Penitentiary (Blue Note), on which he delves into the real word behind the American Dream of "prosperity and happiness." At times...

Artist spotlight.(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Shirley Murdock delivers a delightfully energetic and spiritually tasty set with SOUL FOOD (Tyscot), on which she serves up delectable gems such as "The F.O.G." (Favor of God). This spiritual jam gets you on your feet and fills your soul with...

Also noted.
April 1, 2007... AL GREEN, Definitive Greatest Hits (Capitol) CD/DVD; Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth. Wind & Fire (Concord); KEITE YOUNG, The Rise & Fall of Keite Young (Hidden Beach); STAX 50: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (box set) (Stax);...

Tracie Thoms.(CENTER STAGE)
April 1, 2007... Tracie Thoms is living her dreams out loud. The "triple threat" actress is making a name in three entertainment venues--TV, film and stage. She also taught herself how to sing. "When you are a performer of color you are told at a young age that...

5 Questions for Nikki Turner.(Interview)
April 1, 2007... The wait is finally over. Forever A Hustler's Wife, the long-awaited sequel to Nikki Turner's best-selling 2003 novel, A Hustler's Wife, hits the bookshelves this month. When readers last read about Yarni, she was working hard to help overturn...

Always sisters.(Sister Speak)
April 1, 2007... Two better than one, because they have a good reward lot their labor. If they fall, one will lift up his companion, but woe to him who is alone when he falls; for he has no one to help him up. (Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10) A joint investment...

Last-minute tax tips.(Money Talks)
April 1, 2007... Tax filing time falls at the same time every year, but many wait until the very last minute to get their income taxes done. However, this year taxpayers have until April 17, 2007, to file their 2006 tax returns and pay any taxes due. Taxpayers...

Do what you're supposed to do!(for Brothers Only)
April 1, 2007... If I could talk to all of my young Brothers to explain to them about this journey called manhood, I would warn them of the perils and the pitfalls. I would tell them it is the single most difficult task that they will ever face. I would tell my...

Timepieces for very budget.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... DIPLOMATIC TIME IceLink offers the Diplomat Swiss-made three-time-zone watch ($16,500) from its Presidential Collection. It has VS clarity diamonds on the bezel, crocodile leather band and mother of pearl dials. (www.icelinktiv.com) ...

April: what's happening where!(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
April 1, 2007... ATLANTA * 31st Atlanta Film Festival. Various venues downtown and midtown. April 19-28. * MLK-I Have A Dream: The Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection. Exhibit. The Atlanta History Center. Through May 13. ...

The Super Bowl gospel celebration: Melanie Few, event founder & executive producer.
April 1, 2007... The eighth annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, one of the most popular events during Super Bowl weekend, captivated the energetic crowd at the James L. Knight Center in Miami with a combination of emotionally moving music and inspirational...

The rebirth of Southern Christian Leadership Conference: President Charles Steele leads the organization's remarkable revival and takes MLK's legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution abroad.
April 1, 2007... The students in Gabriella Bosio's English class at Scuola Dell 'InFanzia Statale-"M.L. King"--the middle school named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Torino, Italy--had just settled into their seats when who should walk through the...

At the pool with ...: Jim Ellis: the legendary Philadelphia swim coach is the focus of the movie Pride.
April 1, 2007... Jim Ellis kicks back poolside at the Marcus Foster Recreation Center in North Philadelphia, his eyes closed. For Ellis, this public, indoor pool is his paradise, brand the sound of the churning water, full of young people stroking, is his...

Will I ever get married? (do I really want to?).
April 1, 2007... Recent media reports paint Black women as a desperate bunch--too taciturn, too attitudinal, too needy and, to some, perhaps too unattractive to get and keep a husband. Those same reports paint Black men as an unattainable bunch--with no sexual...

Is there a shortage of Black men, or are women just too picky? 'We count Black men, don't we?'.(TWO SIDES)
April 1, 2007... The myth of the "Black male shortage" is the most insidious weapon of mass distraction since the epidemic of Korean hair weaves stitched to the scalps of legions of women of African descent. Closer to the truth is that Black women have...

Is there a shortage of Black men, or are women just too picky? 'Are Black women looking for love in the wrong places?'.(TWO SIDES)
April 1, 2007... I have a college buddy now in his early 40s who still lives with his mother. He burns free drinks and subway tokens from friends, and occasionally lies to women about being a TV producer or a music executive. That broke Brother that so...

2007 Black college queens.
April 1, 2007... Elegance, grace and class best describe the 2007 Black College Queens. This year's group includes future educators, journalists, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers and humanitarians from historically Black colleges and universities. --Monica...

Getting your groove back! A single parent's guide to dating.(PARENTING)
April 1, 2007... VERY parent needs and deserves some "me time," but when it comes to socializing on a Saturday night, some single parents find themselves at home watching Elmo DVDs with their children. There are ways to change that scenario, and perhaps...

The office workout that works: packing your lunch and taking exercise breaks can help trim your waist.(BODY TALK)
April 1, 2007... HAVING trouble losing weight? The problem could be your job. No, not the work itself, but your eating and exercise habits while at the office. The solution is simple, says Alan Harris, a fitness expert and author of Absolute Body Power, who...

Garry Simmons the art of erasure: urban artist puts the rub on the stereotypes.
April 1, 2007... A with most serious artists, Gary Simmons can remember drawing as early as the age of 3. His immigrant parents--mom from St. Kitts, dad from Barbados--took a benign approach to his obsession in their Brooklyn home. His mother persuaded him to...

Let it rain!(BEAUTY & STYLE)
April 1, 2007... DON'T be taken by surprise when spring rains come your way. Prepare now by identifying fashion accessories that make even dripping wet moments perfect opportunities to make eye-catching style statements. SHELTER CHIC Double-canopy flower...

Amsale the business of bridal.
April 1, 2007... The biggest decision a bride makes--after she chooses the man she will marry--is her wedding gown. In 1985, Amsale Aberra wasn't about to give up on finding the sophisticated and classy gown she had always dreamed of for her own wedding. She...

Cocktails for a cause.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)
April 1, 2007... Cocktail parties are are growing in popularity because they are a relatively simple form of entertaining. These gatherings can be budget-friendly and ideal for mixing business and pleasure while offering the opportunity to enjoy a few drinks...

Flora aura.(EBONY FASHION FAIR)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... For spring 2007, fashion designers seem to have gotten it right. Especially refreshing are the bold and sometimes subtle floral prints that graced the runways at most major shows. Whatever the mood, there is just the right print, from audacious...

Menopause 101: new-school strategies for navigating the change.
April 1, 2007... Girl, I was so hot, I took my own temperature, and I couldn't believe it was normal," says one woman. "And I stuck my entire head in the freezer trying to cool off," says another woman. What are these women talking about? Our fore-mothers...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
April 1, 2007... "How long does it take to teach him to eat my homework?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I need a 'I won't do it again' card that my mother will believe." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My 'show and tell' today is this double-barreled...

Wayman Tisdale: out of basketball and now at the top of his game as a jazz musician.
April 1, 2007... To say that Wayman Tisdale is special is a bit of an understatement. While most of us are trying to excel in one job or profession, he has distinguished himself in two--first as an NBA All-Star and now as an award-winning bass guitarist who is...

Generations of cool: a conversation between a legend and a legend-in-training: 'Tag, Brother- You're it!'.(Cover story)(Discussion)
April 1, 2007... FIFTY years ago Harry Belafonte, then a young actor, budding activist and maturing singer, sat at the feet of Paul Robeson and Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, soaking up their wisdom as he embarked on an entertainment and civil rights journey that would...

Jackie Robinson.(Memorable Photo)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball in the modern era, entered the Brooklyn Dodgers clubhouse after an exhibition game as a Montreal Royal and exited as a Dodger on April 10, 1947. This month represents the 60th...