Ebony articles from April 2008

Ebony archives from April 2008

The dream is still alive: a message from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
April 1, 2008... It's likely that anyone who is old enough remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been gunned down in Memphis, Tenn., while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel on...

A spotlight on individuals who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... YOLANDA TRAVIS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The nation's first Black-owned McDonald's has undergone a rebirth and has reopened under the stewardship of Yolanda Travis. Travis, a native Chicagoan, owns four McDonald's restaurants and...

Making the cover.(BEHIND THE SCENES)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How do you prepare when you are about to work with one of the most popular members of a true American dynasty? You pray! Do your research and rally the troops. That's exactly what we did when we first learned that...

Ebony on the scene.(Ted Kennedy endorses Barack Obama, Quincy Jones pays homage to Oscar Peterson, Gelete Burka wins 6 kilometer race)(Brief article)(Photograph)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At American University in Washington, D.C., Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) shares a laugh with Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) during a gathering where Kennedy and his niece, Caroline...

International affairs.(disputed Kenyan presidential elections spark violence)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Nairobi, Kenya, a suspectea looter reacts to being hit over the head with a rifle by a Kenyan policeman after the boy was caught running away with apparent stolen merchandise three days after Kenyans went to the...

Barack Obama.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kudos to EBONY once again for stepping out into the forefront of one of the most important issues of our time in the article, "Anatomy Of A Moment: How Team Obama And Black America Are Making History" (March 2008)....

10 hottest couples.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... First of all, I want to say I love EBONY magazine. I love seeing a publication on people who look just like me. I'm writing this because I noticed that you made a change with the photos this year in the article, "The 10 Hottest Couples" (Feb....

Light-skinned/dark-skinned.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... The article, "Two Sides: Do LightSkinned Black People Have An Advantage?" (Feb. 2008), shows that two wonderful females, Elizabeth Atkins and Adrienne P. Samuels, suffer the same emotional pain of being misjudged and mistreated because of the...

Clarification.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Correction notice)
April 1, 2008... In the feature. "The 10 Hottest Couples" (Feb. 2008), EBONY ran an mage of Russell Simmons n which he was dressed in a Halloween costume--as an '80s rapper. The picture was presented out of context, in a story about relationships in which the...

Black Greeks.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I was very excited to get my issue of your magazine because I was looking forward to reading the article, "Black Greeks Stepping Up" (Feb. 2008), about the "Divine Nine" and their impact on our history and current events. I was disappointed as...

Oprah & Denzel.(Oprah Winfrey and Denzel Washington)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I would like to thank Denzel Washington and Oprah Winfrey for telling the story of Dr. Melvin Tolson and the Wiley College debate team in the movie The Great Debaters ("Producer, Director Bring The Great Debaters To The Big Screen," Jan. 2008)....

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2008... In the article. "I Promise" (Feb. 2008), featuring wedding attire, the credits for the gown and accessories worn by the model (far right) were incorrect. The following is correct: Vineyard Collection "Blythe" gown ($2, 600),...

Seen it all and done the rest: Pearl Cleage returns with a pearl of a novel.(Seen It All and Done the Rest)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... In her new novel SEEN IT ALL AND DONE THE REST (One World/Ballantine, $25), Pearl Cleage tells the story of Josephine Evans, who returns home to Atlanta after living in Europe for 30 years and earning a reputation as a world-renowned actress....

On the radar.(books to read)(Recommended readings)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Comer Cottrell: A Story That Will Inspire Future Entrepreneurs (Brown Book Publishing Group. $26.95). a memoir, the iconic businessman, who founded Pro-Line in the mid1960s with partner Huggy Henderson. tells his...

Jaheim: one man's odyssey.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... He makes ladies swoon. He's already reached one-name status like the R&B icons (Luther and Teddy) he's been compared to. Jaheim is on a musical journey with his fourth album, The Makings of a Man. Known for his brand of "thug R&B," the singer...

5 questions for ... Alexis Herman.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... What hasn't Alexis Herman person to serve as U.S. Sect the National Urban League, sits on the board giant MGM Mirage and is a former tap a member of the board Not bad for a woman who started counselor in New Orleans successes, still lives...

From the streets to the silver screen: a story of redemption: actor's determination pays off in a big way.(Anwan Glover)
April 1, 2008... For all the people out there who say you can't turn your life around, I say you're wrong. Because I did. It didn't happen overnight, but with the grace of God, it can happen. I grew up in a crime-infested area of northwest Washington, D.C....

Smart money moves in troubled times: what you can do now.(MONEY TALKS)(Column)
April 1, 2008... In today's volatile financial climate, many consumers are struggling to stay afloat. Energy costs are up, stock prices are fluctuating, housing prices continue to decline while it is even harder for some to get a mortgage. Companies across...

What you should know before getting that nip & tuck: choosing the right surgeon is the first step.(HOUSE CALL)(Column)
April 1, 2008... In the best works of art, the tiny details of one's individual style make all the difference. The same can be said for ethnic beauty. With this reinvigorated cultural idea, the world has seen an upsurge in cosmetic surgery procedures,...

Don't let bipolar disorder ruin your relationships & your life: with treatment, you can live a successful and fulfilling life.(Clinical report)
April 1, 2008... Bipolar disorder can strike a devastating blow to relationships and marriages. A medical illness resulting from a chemical imbalance, bipolar disorder affects more than 2 million Americans at some point in their lifetime. A recent study places...

Cherish the role of caregiver: it can be a selfless and loving act.(SISTERSPEAK)
April 1, 2008... In a matter of months, I watched my mother go from using a cane to a walker, then a wheelchair, to being completely bedridden. I heard her go from being a rapid-fire genius raconteur to saying no more than a word or two each day. During...

April: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA * The Lion King. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. April 3-May 4 * SCLC program and commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. King crypt, King National Historic site. April 4....

Alice Smith.(singer Alice Smith's album "For Lovers, Dreamers and Me")(Musical work)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alice Smith is not your average R&B soul singer. In fact you probably haven't even heard her songs on the radio. Though she's been under the radar for quite a while, she's toured with conscious minded folk singer,...

Ear candy: new releases.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] ERYKAH BADU New Amerykah Universal [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] B. B. KING LIVE! Geffen/Universal [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LIONEL LOUEKE KARIBU Blue Note [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WYNTON MARSALIS...

Music history: back in the day.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remember when performance had a cause? In April 1965. Sammy Davis Jr. produced the "Broadway Answers Selma" benefit show at the Majestic Theatre in N.Y. that raised $150,000 for the Civil Rights Movement in Selma,...

Big Jon Platt: EMI Music Publishing's new West Coast president, Big Jon Platt, gives us the scoop on what's hot and who to look for in 2008.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "There was a time when music publishing was looked at as the corny job, but now music publishers are turning into the stars of the business," says music guru Big Jon Platt, via phone from California. "We're some of...

Nnenna Freelon.(Better Than Anything: The Quintessential Nnenna Freelon)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Better Than Anything: The Quintessential Nnenna Freelon (Concord Music) offers contemporary jazz at its best. The 12-song collection is culled from the jazz vocalist's body of work and offers musical gems that will...

Keith Sweat.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Keith Sweat knows how to please a woman. If you aren't convinced, check out his new recording Just Me (Atco), for which he says he is "giving people what they expect" of him--a good old-fashioned croon filled with...

Beauty with a conscience.(beauty products)(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... It's not easy being green--especially when it comes to choosing eco-friendly essentials for your skin and hair. Several beauty brands offer a range of product picks with natural ingredients while others claim a USDA-certified organic seal....

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
April 1, 2008... "Fido, we're getting tired of you begging at the table." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] "You know what? I think it really was fragile." "If you think that nobody cares, try missing a couple of credit card payments." [ILLUSTRATION...

Into the wild: journey into the jungle with a bag that snaps, sizzles and stings!(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... birds of paradise [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rasta red glazed leather handbag with chain and tassel by L.A.M.B., $700, www.l-a-m-b.com Lola hobo in red suede and leather trim by Mimeki, $325, www.mimeki.com Patent-embossed wristlet clutch...

Don't call it a come back: 'I'm not ready to retire!'.(Janet Jackson's new album "Discipline")(Report)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ON A CRISP JANUARY AFTERNOON, JANET JACKSON pulls up to a two-story building on a side street in West L.A. She parks her white Cayman S Porsche right in front. After all, she is Janet. She has just enjoyed a...

Professional women signature style: working women claim their feminity and their power.
April 1, 2008... Last century, circa 1980-1990, a true professional woman, especially a Sister, had a hefty job on her hands. She had to prove herself capable in the company of incredibly capable men. And the way she dressed herself for work every day usually...

What does Indian blood look like? A century-old battle boils as Black Indians fight for membership in their Native American tribes.(Report)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "What kind of Indian are you?" A 5-year-old White boy with startling blue eyes asked the question. Both he and Marilyn Vann, the girl to whom he directed his inquiry, were sitting in the classroom of the Lutheran...

April in Paris: this romantic city is home to a rich Black history.
April 1, 2008... Much has changed in the more than 60 years since author Richard Wright and other African-American expatriates flocked to the legendary "City of Lights" for artistic inspiration and personal freedom. But the Paris that he and his contemporaries...

From the motherland: eight Africans & their contributions to the world.(David Adjaye, Alex Wek, Jonathan Butler, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, James Makawa, Philip Emeagwali, Mathia Diawara, and Gelila Assefa)
April 1, 2008... THE WHOLE WORLD knows the names of South African Nobel Laureates Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Many may even have heard of Professor Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner. But as EBONY continues its yearlong look at...

Exercising our voting rights.(black voter turnout)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In scenes reminiscent of South Africa in 1994, Black voters from across America--like those at Whittaker Elementary School in Orangeburg, S.C. (above)--are turning out in record numbers to participate in the 2008...

Who controls Dr. King's dream? The King Center is in transition as heirs split on its direction.(Martin Luther King, Jr.)
April 1, 2008... The King-dom is divided. On the 40th anniversary of the April 4, 1968, assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and in the wake of the 2006 death of his widow and the 2007 death of his eldest daughter, the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for...

The controversy behind the King memorial selection of the sculptor leads to a disagreement.(Martin Luther King, Jr.)
April 1, 2008... It's the first major memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to honor an African-American. But a controversial decision to commission a Chinese sculptor to handle the featured work of art for the planned $100 million Martin Luther...

Reigning on high.(2008 CAMPUS QUEENS)(List)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MISS SPELMAN COLLEGE is Janille Iman Chambers of Phenix City, Ala. The international studies major plans to pursue both a master's and a doctoral degree. Here they are. the regal ladies from Historically Black...

Does Black America owe a debt to the Clintons? Or is it Obama's time? A pragmatic political view.(Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama's presidential aspirations)(Viewpoint essay)
April 1, 2008... Reading Black establishment figures like Reps. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.), Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) are backing Sen. Hillary Clinton, one assumes, because they have worked with her on key legislation, support her...

Does Black America owe a debt to the Clintons? Or is it Obama's time? Permanent friends vs. permanent interests.(Viewpoint essay)
April 1, 2008... As schools around the nation celebrated Black history, students were opening their books to read about Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass. Teachers were playing segments from Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech. And for a brief 29 days...

Redefining the mommy track: working mothers reposition themselves to maintain their professional clout and business edge.(PARENTING)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lisa Morrison-Butler, a mother of two, has a clear memory of being a player in the corporate world for 20 years. While working as a marketing executive at Ameritech, she recalls leaving her office early one day to...

Pole dancing: pole dancing provides a high-intensity workout while teaching a few tricks for the bedroom.(BODY TALK)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Naledi Sesiny, a pint-sized dynamo of a woman, casts a come-hither smile as she grabs a glistening metal vertical pole in a softly-lit room filled with the undulating bass beats of "Cyclone," the popular Baby Bash...

Pasta magic: primavera perfection makes every meal simply "delicioso".(Recipe)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] If you nave a package of pasta in your kitchen, it's like having a little magic when preparing a meal. Because of its versatility, pasta can be the centerpiece in a variety of delectable creations, ranging from main...

Floral du jour.(FASHION FAIR)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On runways around the world, designers are heralding spring 2008 with a variety of floral-themed dresses, ensembles and gowns. From Alessandro Dell'Acqua's sheer floral sheath to Dolce & Gabbana's flurry of mixed...

Memorable photo.(Photograph)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, the United Nations undersecretary and chief mediator in Palestine, negotiated the first Arab-Israeli truce in 1948. In recognition of his efforts to bring about peace in the Middle East, in 1950,...