Ebony articles from August 2003

Ebony archives from August 2003

First Black president of Indiana University. (Speaking Of People).(ADAM W. HERBERT JR.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ADAM W. HERBERT JR. is the first Black president of Indiana University, a 183-year-old institution with eight campuses and nearly 100,000 students. Dr. Herbert was most recently founding executive director of the Florida Center for Public...

First Black president of New Jersey State Bar Association. (Speaking Of People).(KAROL CORBIN WALKER)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... KAROL CORBIN WALKER is the first Black president of the 104-year-old New Jersey State Bar Association. She will head the board of trustees, serve as the association's spokesperson and will continue serving as a trustee for the New Jersey Bar...

First Black female police chief. (Speaking Of People).(ANNETTA WATTS NUNN)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ANNETTA WATTS NUNN is the first Black female police chief in Birmingham, Ala. Her appointment is especially significant because she supervises a police department that became internationally notorious during the civil rights era, when Public...

The new Ebony. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... EBONY magazine has done it again! I've been an avid reader for several years and in this recent issue I noticed that you've managed to titivate the entire layout of the magazine. This issue seemed to come alive as I read the articles. The vivid...

What brothers really want. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I spent my afternoon at work reading your magazine. I always find very interesting articles in the magazine, but the article, "What Brothers Really Want In Women, Sex & Relationships (May 2003), gave me the courage to comment, as I have wanted...

Mom goes to college. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... The article, "Mom Goes To College" (May 2003), was inspiring and very uplifting. I commend Mrs. Virginia Hudson, a single parent, for rearing three young strong Black men. This article is an excellent illustration of strong young men who...

Howard University. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Congratulations to EBONY for the article, "Howard University: Mecca Of Black Education" (May 2003). As a parent of an alumna who studied for her first professional degree and then continued as a postgraduate physician at Howard University...

Bernie Mac. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I just finished reading the June 2003 issue of EBONY and as usual my hat is off to the staff for a fantastic job. I always read my EBONY from cover to cover. I want to personally thank Mr. Kevin Chappell for the great cover story "Bernie Mac TV...

Sexual Abuse of black boys. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I would like to thank you and commend you for the article, "Sexual Abuse Of Black Boys" (June 2003). I was sexually abused by an uncle and a family associate for number of years. I have experienced the signs and mentioned in the article--guilt,...

Parenting. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I am writing to you regarding the parenting section in the June publication of EBONY, which I think needs a response for correction. The title of the page is "How Parents Influence The Way Sons And Daughters View Their Dates, Spouses And The...

Women on top. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... While I applaud your article, "Women On Top: Making More Money Than Your Man" (May 2003), for being right on the button, I think we should not forget that some of our high-earning Sisters steadfastly refuse to date a Brother who earns...

Sheryl Lee Ralph. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I would really like to thank you for the article, "Sheryl Lee Ralph: Thoroughly Modern Diva" (March 03). She has really inspired me when she says she works hard to keep the stress out of her life and keep her spirit young, fresh and alive. I am...

Money talks. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I want to thank you for the "Money Talks" column. Being young and wanting to be aware of various financial tips, the article helped me keep my peace of mind. Though I am only 19, I have heard most if not all the lessons about finances from...

Ebony: on the scene. (Front Row).
August 1, 2003... IN SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,Gov. Rod Blagojevich (2nd fr. l.) and ocher state officials join Nora Brooks Blakely, daughter of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, at dedication of the Gwendolyn Brooks Illinois State Library. Also pictured: Senate President Emil...

5 questions for: Ludacris. (Front Row).(Brief Article)(Interview)
August 1, 2003... 1 Your real name is Chris Bridges. How did you get the nickname Ludacris? "The name comes from the way I describe my music, and the fact that my first name is Chris. Ludacris means crazy & wild and ridiculous. My music is a little fun in...

Center stage. (Front Row).(MARC H. MORIAL)
August 1, 2003... MARC H. MORIAL President And CEO National Urban League MARC H. MORIAL, who served two terms as mayor of New Orleans, is the new president and CEO of the National Urban League, one of the nation's oldest and largest community-based...

Not for men only. (Bookshelf).(author and journalist Jill Nelson )(Interview)
August 1, 2003... Best-selling author and journalist Jill Nelson is well known as a bold truth-teller with a wicked sense of humor. She is the author of Volunteer Slavery, which won an American Book Award, and Straight, No Chaser, and also is the editor of the...

What becomes of the brokenhearted.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... (Doubleday, $22.95) by E. Lynn Harris, with a foreword by Maya Angelou, is a powerful memoir of a writer who came out of the closet and won fame and fortune. It is the universal story of triumph over agony and loss, with Harris writing...

Launching Our Black Children for Success: a Guide for Parents of Kids from Three to Eighteen.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... (Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, $17.95) by Joyce A. Ladner and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo, with a foreword by Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., takes parents step-by-step through the stages of child development to show them how to build a solid foundation...

True Vine: a Young Black Man's Journey of Faith, Hope, and Clarity.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... (Publicaffairs books, $26.00) by John W. Fountain is the true story of how a young Black man changed his life. A father at 17, a college dropout at 19, and on welfare soon after, Fountain was on the verge of giving up hope. This is his story of...

I Never Walked Alone: the Autobiography of an American Singer.(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... (Wiley, $30.00) by Shirley Verrett with Christopher Brooks is a rich and detailed look at the life of one of the most celebrated sopranos of the late 20th century. Once hailed as "The Black Callas," Shirley Verrett details a dazzling career and...

Beyonce trendsetting songbird soars on CD. (Sounding Off).('Dangerously in Love')(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2003... BEYONCE heats up the airwaves with her hit solo recording, Dangerously in Love (Columbia), which includes collaborations with and guests performances from close friend Jay-Z as well as Missy Elliott, Sean Paul, Big Boi of OutKast and a duet...

Artist spotlight. (Sounding Off).('Paganini: After a Dream')(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2003... IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Violinist REGINA CARTER'S Paganini: After a Dream (Verve) is a collector's gem. The Detroit-born, well-respected jazz musician was privileged to record classical music on the revered and world-famous Paganini violin. She...

L.S.G. is at it again! (What's Hot).('L.S.G. 2')(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2003... L.S.G. IS AT IT AGAIN! Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill team up again for the soulful L.S.G. 2 (Elektra). The three talented crooner Brothers deliver a rich set of great songs that cover the spectrum of emotions evolving from...

Also noted. (Sounding Off).
August 1, 2003... ALSO NOTED: B.B. KING, Reflections (Universal/MCA); Johnnie Taylor, There's No Good in Goodbye (Malaco); Albert King, Talkin' Blues (Thirsty Ear); Etta James, Let's Roll (Private Music); Kirk Whalum, Into My Soul (WB); Stanley Clarke, 1, 2 to...

Prostate cancer, surgery and sex. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Q I have prostate cancer, but I have refused to get an operation because my friends say it will end my sex life. What should I do? M.C., Chicago A You should run, not walk to the nearest hospital or specialist. Recent medical advances...

Morning sickness. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Q My husband and I just found out that I'm pregnant with our first child. I'm excited but also concerned about morning sickness. What is the best way to cope with this condition that I hear is one of the worst parts of being pregnant? T.L,...

Identifying strep throat. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Q Now that children are returning to school, they will be exposed to a variety of germs and get sick. Sore throats are common, but how can you know if it's strep throat? R.S., Birmingham A Strep throat is the most common type of...

New high blood pressure guidelines. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Q Can you explain the new guidelines that indicate if you are in danger of having high blood pressure? Until I heard the recent report, I always thought that if you had a reading of 120/80 then, according to old standards, your blood pressure...

The ABCs of financing college. (Money Talks).
August 1, 2003... POTENTIAL college students shouldn't let the rising cost of education--an annual average of $12,841 for tuition, room and board at public colleges and an average of $27,677 at private colleges--keep them from realizing their dreams. If parents...

What's happening where! Ebony Travel Guide: August.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ANNAPOLIS, Md. * Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds; Aug. 9-10. ATLANTA * The Knights of Peter Claver annual convention. Atlanta Hilton Hotel. Aug. 1-6. * National Black Police Association...

Playing relationship chess. (For Brothers Only).(Column)
August 1, 2003... WHILE at the mall the other day, I heard a sream the likes of which I had only heard in low-budget horror movies and grammar-school talent shows. With tears flowing down her cheeks, the source of the outcry was a little brown girl in the...

Ebony essentials.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2003... SHADES OF SUMMER The hottest accessory of the summer is a cool pair of sunglasses. Stylish offerings include Christian Dior sunglasses in a bronze tint, Chanel's iridescent blue tinted shades with pearl accent on handle, pink-lensed...

What is your 'salt'? (Sister Speak).
August 1, 2003... FROM the first moment I heard her rich sultry voice, I've been mesmerized. The talented young Sister named Lizz Wright is blessed with an exceptional earthy and resilient voice. But there is also depth and substance beneath her radiant cocoa...

The women of summer.
August 1, 2003... THIS has been a sizzling summer for Sisters in cinema. From saving the world in The Matrix: Reloaded to saving a swamped, stay-at-home dad in Daddy Day Care to saving a couple of outrageous cops from themselves in Bad Boys II to saving a...

Spc. Shoshana Johnson: former POW gets hero's welcome.
August 1, 2003... SHOSHANA Johnson is bewildered. Slowly she makes her way through a throng of reporters and photographers and enters the First United Christian Church in South Los Angeles. Once inside, the roar becomes almost deafening. The...

The 9 lives of 50 Cent: rap star survives shootings, stabbing and death threats.
August 1, 2003... SOME cunning people live two lives, but 26-year-old Curtis (50 Cent) Jackson has lived nine and is working on his tenth. 1st life There is, to begin with, Curtis Jackson, the only son of 15-year-old Sabrina Jackson, one of the biggest,...

Accessorize your life. (Beauty & Style).
August 1, 2003... TIRED of the same old drab look? Ready to add some sizzle to your wardrobe? Want to jazz up that basic black dress? It's easy to do with accessories. With dynamic jewelry, sassy scarves, snappy handbags, and snazzy hats, you can make an old (or...

Dual career doctors: doing it all!
August 1, 2003... MEDICINE is a profession that requires 24-hour dedication and an unyielding commitment. But an increasing number of multitalented doctors, men and women, are embarking upon dual career paths. Some are pastors, some are CEOs, some are community...

Getting in the swim of things: is swimming the best exercise. (Body Talk).
August 1, 2003... SOME walk, some run, but the best exercise of all, some say, is swimming, which provides the same results as walking and running, without adding stress to knees, ankles, legs and the back. A major benefit of swimming is the near weightlessness,...

Edward W. Brooke: former senator battles breast cancer.
August 1, 2003... FORMER U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke hangs up the phone and tells his wife, Anne, that the doctor said the lump she felt under his right nipple is breast cancer. He tries to console her, all the while thinking: "Male breast cancer? Come on! I've...

The truth about one-night stands.
August 1, 2003... IN the brave new world of speed-dating, Internet passion and cross-country business conferences where singles meet, network and--we are told--make connections, is the old and explosive question of the impact and repercussions of one-night...

Bruce and Candace Matthews: pioneers in new family phenomenon: a stay-at-home dad turns the tables on tradition. (Parenting).
August 1, 2003... KITCHEN chores don't scare him. Laundry? He scoffs. Ferrying 5-year-old twins? Doesn't faze him. Who is this superman? He's the new househusband, a man who takes care of home while his wife takes care of the office. Candace Matthews,...

New and exciting ideas for family reunions.
August 1, 2003... GONE are the days when family reunion participants sought nothing more than a weekend away and some face time with long-lost relatives. Contemporary reunioners are not only looking to reconnect at their annual or semi-annual gatherings, but...

Brian McKnight: single again: award-winning singer begins a new life after divorce.
August 1, 2003... BRIAN McKNIGHT has always been one of those guys who can, with seemingly minimal effort, make large numbers of women smile and swoon. And now he's doing it again in a different way--not with his soft and sexy ballads, but with the...

Tupac lives! Why fans are fascinated by stars who die tragically.
August 1, 2003... AALIYAH and Lisa (Left Eye) Lopes. Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix. Otis Redding and Bessie Smith. Jam Master Jay, Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. Stars who die young or tragically never really die; they are celebrated and catapulted to...

Back to school: guide for parents.
August 1, 2003... The first day of school brings anxiety for some, excitement for others and a barrage of responsibilities for parents. but with proper planning and preparation, parents and students can work together to make the first day of school a successful...

Sumptuous. (Date With a Dish).
August 1, 2003... If you are like thousands of others who enjoy cooking and eating a variety of seafood, then the following recipes are just for you. From stews to sandwiches, there is a full range of easy-to-make dishes that will satisfy your appetite. The...

Summer soirees: in the Big Apple. (Ebony Fashion Fair).(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2003... Multicolored chiffon and satin caftan with patchwork design has asymmetrical sleeves. Accessorized with jewelry and sandals. By Afridesia. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Right: Shimmering, body-hugging, pink spaghetti-strap column gown has...

Strictly for laughs.
August 1, 2003... "Nothing but heavy breathing! Poor guy must be asthmatic" "CNN just called. Did something happen at school today that I should know about?" "Have you seen a large, angry dog go by here?"

Vickie Winans: at home with the gospel star who lost 75 pounds and reenergized her career.
August 1, 2003... GOSPEL great Vickie Winans has overcome many personal challenges in her life--poverty, divorce, illness, and deaths of loved ones--but she says that one of her greatest victories was overcoming a decade-long weight gain that pushed her over 200...

The day they marched. (40th Anniversary Of The March On Washington 1963-2003).
August 1, 2003... IT was the beginning of something, and the ending of something. It came 100 years and 240 days after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It came like a force of nature. Like a whirlwind, like a storm, like a flood, it overwhelmed...

40 years later ... Have we overcome yet? (40th Anniversary of The March on Washington: 1963-2003).
August 1, 2003... By Coretta Scott King Founder, Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change The day of the Great March on Washington was a day of increasing emotional power. Early in the day we were concerned because preliminary news reports...

Samuel L. Jackson: talks about his marriage, the Oscar snubs and why he works so hard. (Cover Story).(Interview)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2003... IT wouldn't be too much of a stretch to say that the movies Samuel L. Jackson has made could fill an encyclopedia. Sometimes it seems like he's under those hot lights 24/7. He's in the record books as the actor who is believed to have made...

The Ebony Advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Q The man I have been with for two years is a gentleman. But we've had sex only five times. He says he wants to save his love for his wife. He also wants to win over my son's respect and friendship. That's fine! But I want to be loved, held and...