Ebony articles from August 2002

Ebony archives from August 2002

Aetna Inc. president. (Speaking Of People).(Ronald A. Williams)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Ronald A. Williams is president of Aetna Inc., one of the nation's leading providers of health care and related group benefits, serving approximately 15 million health care members. Williams leads the health business, group insurance, large...

Director of legal affairs. (Speaking Of People).(Noni L. Ellison )(Biography)
August 1, 2002... Noni L. Ellison is director of legal affairs for Scripps Networks, which operates Home & Garden Television (HGTV), The Food Network and DIY--Do It Yourself Network. Based in the company's New York offices, Ellison negotiates various agreements,...

Marriott vice president. (Speaking Of People).(Norman Jenkins, executive)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Norman Jenkins (right) is vice president of owner and franchise services for Marriott International, Inc. In his role, Jenkins serves as the primary liaison between Marriott owners and franchisees. Jenkins is a graduate of Howard University and...

Master P. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I greatly enjoyed reading the article, "Master P Raps About His Rapper Son, His $500 Million Empire And Why He Cleaned Up His Act" (June 2002). I'm a native of Baton Rouge, La., and I've had a chance to meet and hang out with Master P. We need...

Single Dads. (Letters To The Editor).
August 1, 2002... I was very impressed with the article, "Single Dads: Fathering And Mothering" (June 2002). I am a single mother and share some concerns, worries and values that these dads share. It does my heart good to know that there are some Black men out...

Superbachelors Of 2002. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I was very enthused to see the article, "Superbachelors Of 2002" in your June issue. My!! My!! My!! I called my daughter immediately. She is a single, 22-year-old loan officer with no children. She is also president of a religious group for...

Brothers Speak Out. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I read the article, "Brothers Speak Out On Sex And Dating" (June 2002). That was a good article. I agree that women are more assertive and confident in contemporary Black America. I'm interested in a man who will listen to me and one who would...

Rodney Jerkins. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I read the article, "Rodney Jerkins: Music Maestro On A Mission" (June 2002), with great interest. His story is really inspiring, and shows that dreams can come true. ROBIN MORRIS Berkeley Lake, Ga.

Vanessa L. Williams. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... What can I say! EBONY is a joy to receive every month in the mail. You keep African-Americans centered. The story you did on Vanessa L. Williams was dynamic. She has it all--a handsome husband and beautiful children. Rick and Vanessa, my...

For Brothers Only. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I greatly appreciated and enjoyed the "For Brothers Only" column, "Mama Used To Always Say" (May 2002). While reading the column, I was reminded of my youth and just how wise and wonderful mothers are in passing on what we need to continue...

EBONY's Surprising Music Poll. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2002... I just finished "EBONY's Surprising Music Poll" (June 2002), and I agreed with most of the results. However, I think Shirley Caesar is the greatest female gospel singer ever. I have all of her music and I would like to make a strong appeal...

Fast friendships. (Sisterspeak).
August 1, 2002... WITH a dear friend striding beside me, I have been taking long weekend walks this summer, sometimes trekking as many as 10 miles over a weekend. We window shop, we peruse the neighborhood checking out new housing and businesses. Sometimes we...

August: what's happening where. (Travel Guide).(Calendar)
August 1, 2002... ANNAPOLIS, MD. * Kunte Kinte Commemoration & Heritage Festival. St. John's College-Lower Campus. Aug. 10-11. ATLANTA * The Organization of Black Airline Pilots Convention. Hyatt Regency Hotel. Aug. 13-18. * Tuskegee Airmen...

Building an investment portfolio. (Money Talk$).
August 1, 2002... EVER notice how some things look and sound a lot more complicated than they really are? Take investing for example. The mere mention of words like portfolio and diversified funds fools plenty of folks into thinking that investing money is only...

Tired of being `hood rich. (For Brothers Only).
August 1, 2002... WELL, after much thought, I did it. I went out the other day and bought $1,000 worth of CDs. That's right, I dropped a grand in a matter of minutes. After seeing so much new material out there, I figured it wouldn't hurt if I splurged a bit,...

Sounding off. (The Best In Recorded Music).(Masquerade; Sign of Things to Come; Learning from Falling)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2002... You can get lost in the voice, the music, the vibe of Grammy and Tony award-winning jazz vocalist DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER's new recording, This is New (Verve). The seasoned, world-renowned artist delivers an invigorating set of tunes on which she...

Also noted. (The Best In Recorded Music).
August 1, 2002... ALSO NOTED: Karen Clark Sheard, 2nd Chance (Elektra); Marvin Sapp, I Believe (Verity); Dottie Peoples, Church' with Dottie (AIR); Ray Bady, Mission K.O.B. (Keep on Believin') (Gospo Centric); Canton Spirituals, Walking by Faith (Verity); Bubby...

Water retention. (Expert Advice on Health and Fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Q I'm a 47-year-old man who tries to eat right and exercise regularly, but for some reason I retain a lot of water. I know that this is a problem that more women complain about than men. What kind of problem could be causing me to retain so...

The botox craze. (Expert Advice on Health and Fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A For several years now, I have wanted to do something about the laugh and frown lines on my face, but I didn't want to go to the extent of routine plastic surgery. In recent weeks, there has been a lot of talk about Botox and its...

Dealing with muscle soreness. (Expert Advice on Health and Fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Q I like to work out on a regular basis, but because of my travels I sometime have to miss a few days of exercise. When I resume my workouts, my muscles become very sore. Should I work out even though I'm sore? L.E., Jacksonville, Fla. A...

Expert advice on love and relationships. (The Ebony Advisor).
August 1, 2002... Q I have a problem. We have neighbors who are very close friends with my family. The wife is like a big sister to me. When I was 13 the husband started flirting with me, kissing me and down right molesting me. It stressed me to the point that...

The big score: African-American vendors and Major League Baseball team up to form a winning combination. (Sports).
August 1, 2002... WHEN Ed Robinson opened his printing company 24 years ago, he had no idea that hundreds of thousands of people would be seeing--and using--his work on a regular basis, and he certainly didn't think that his efforts would be an essential part of...

How to get the most out of summer. (Summer).
August 1, 2002... THIS time of glorious weather only comes once a year, so you should enjoy it to the fullest. It's summer, so get out and take advantage of every opportunity to commune with nature and cash in on one of life's wonderful perks. Families...

Summer skin.(care )
August 1, 2002... SHINY T-zones, messy makeup, insect bites and bothersome breakouts are but a few of the annoyances that try to detract us from summer fun and beauty. But don't sweat it--healthy, vibrant skin doesn't have to be something you only dream about....

Summer hair.
August 1, 2002... THE temperature is 90 degrees and rising. Can your hair style take the heat? Or are you one of those Sisters who dodge the swimming pool and other outdoor summer activities out of fear of messing up your crown of glory? Instead of snubbing the...

Summer training: hot tips for working out outdoors. (Body talk: black health and fitness).
August 1, 2002... SUMMER is the season for the fabulously fit to take their exercise routines out of the gym and to the park, the tennis court and, of course, the beach. But you can't just jump into the outdoor exercise circuit just because the beautiful weather...

An appetizing array of pies and cobblers. (Date With a Dish).
August 1, 2002... There's no mistaking that unique aroma wafting throughout your home when pies or cobblers are in the oven. Popular among children and adults alike, these mouthwatering delicacies are just what the taste buds ordered, especially when they are...

Strictly for laughs.(Illustration)
August 1, 2002... "My dad says the early bird gets the worm, but my grand-dad says the second mouse gets the cheese." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "The doctor won't be in today. He said he's sick--of seeing you!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Do you have...

Blacks in the money: foundation heads manage billions. (Foundation).(includes list of executives)
August 1, 2002... For generations, African-Americans were confined to the lower rungs of philanthropic foundations and were perceived, in general, as receivers rather than givers of major gifts and grants. But since Franklin A. Thomas was named head of the Ford...

The sizzling singers of summer. (Entertainment).(Ashanti, Tweet, Shemekia Copeland)(Biography)
August 1, 2002... ASHANTI ASHANTI's career is rising faster than steam from an ice cube on a hot sidewalk. Although she is only 21, the princess of hip-hop's Murder Inc. label has been slaying the industry since Ashanti, her self-titled debut album, came...

Bright Smiles: lead the way to a Bright Future.
August 1, 2002... A healthy smile can blaze a trail, and light up a future. That is the message the National Dental Association (NDA) and Colgate-Palmolive have conveyed for more than a decade. Through their partnership with the NDA, Colgate has promoted a...

Mary J. Blige: a new man, a new career--and no more drama. (Entertainment)(Cover Story).(Biography)
August 1, 2002... TO THIS day, Mary J. Blige can't fully explain what happened on that fateful night at her New Jersey home. It was then and there that the 31-year-old songstress heard a voice from her past, a voice that--somewhere between her well-documented...

Sisters in shorts. (Beauty and style: for the new black woman).
August 1, 2002... WITH warm weather finally engulfing the country, minds and bodies are focusing on how to stay cool in the summer heat. The answer is shorts, shorts and more shorts. Sisters who wear pants and panty hose or tights all winter welcome the chance...

How to raise a genius (or at least a B-plus student). (Parenting).
August 1, 2002... IT'S never too early or too late for a parent to become a teacher. In this age of teacher accountability, endless school testing, increased pressure and competition, and the proliferation of "educational" toys, too many people forget that...

How to protect your children from sexual predators and other dangers. (Crime).
August 1, 2002... FOR some strange reason, the number of Black children, especially young Black females, who have been kidnapped raped and murdered has increased dramatically. There has also been a startling rise in the number of young Black females who...

From the Ebony files. (Memorable Photos).(Emmett Till)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Mourners pay their last respects to 14-year-old Emmett Till at his funeral in Chicago. After traveling to his mother's native Mississippi, Till, on August 28, 1955, was kidnapped and murdered by White men near Money, Miss., after he allegedly...

A back-to-school guide for parents. (Education).
August 1, 2002... THE end of summer brings mixed emotions to parents and children. Children miss summer play, but for parents, particularly working mothers, summer provides a mental vacation from the monumental scheduling demands of the school year. But as the...

Where does T(L)C go from here? Music world mourns Lisa Lopes as group plans to continue her legacy. (Entertainment).(Biography)
August 1, 2002... It took a decade for TLC to become the greatest-selling girl group of all time. It took one fatal car crash in Honduras on April 25, 2002, to claim the life of TLC member Lisa (Left Eye) Lopes, a tragedy that put the future of the trio in...

Fall attitudes 2002 from Milan: Italian ready-to-wear. (Fashion Fair).
August 1, 2002... Get your attitude adjusted for a wonderful autumn with striking designs from talented Italian designers. With rich colors, luscious fabrics and textures and sleek leather, the creative trendsetters deliver a sumptuous feast of fashions for...

Are these the 5 best (under rated) actors in America? (Entertainment).(DON CHEADLE, DELROY LINDO, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, VING RHAMES AND JEFFREY WRIGHT)
August 1, 2002... 5: DON CHEADLE, DELROY LINDO, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, VING RHAMES AND JEFFREY WRIGHT. These men are not just actors, they're artists--and they may be the best (underrated and underappreciated) actors in America. Lindo and Rhames are the...

The truth about bisexuality in black America: AIDS epidemic and social problems create explosive situation. (Lifestyle).
August 1, 2002... SHE'S never shot-up dope. She's never been what society call promiscuous. In fact, by traditional standards, Ida Bythersmith has lived what some people consider the American Dream. She fell in love and married the man of her dreams, gave birth...

Celebrating black fathers: landmark Ebony event hailed by overflow crowd. (Honors).
August 1, 2002... FOR the second straight, record-breaking year, educators, ministers, community leaders and celebrities joined EBONY in celebrating the unsung tradition of great Black fathers. The all-day celebration, held at Hilton New York & Towers,...