Ebony articles from August 2005

Ebony archives from August 2005

The insider.(african americans)
August 1, 2005... In acknowledgment of one of the major markers in Black history (in fact, one of the defining events of the Civil Rights Movement), on page 176, the observance of the 50th anniversary of Emmett Till's brutal lynching in Money, Miss., focuses on...

Kwatsi Alibaruho: flight director, NASA.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Kwatsi Alibaruho is one of nine new flight directors recently named by NASA to lead human space flights from Mission Control in Houston, and he is the first African-American flight director. In this position, Alibaruho is responsible for...

Christina Norman: President, Music Television Network.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Christina Norman is the new president of MTV (music television). In her new role, Norman is responsible for the leadership, strategy and management of MTV. She oversees business development, research, marketing, communications, finance and...

Kim Roberts Hedgpeth: national executive director, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Kim Roberts Hedgpeth is the national executive director of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), the first African-American to serve as chief executive of a major entertainment union. Hedgpeth will head the union that...

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)
August 1, 2005... IN DETROIT (below, left), recipients of the Ford Freedom Award were Al Jarreau (c.) and the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, whose posthumous award was presented to her son, Ray Brown Jr. (second from r.).The award honors individuals who have made...

Cedric and Gabrielle.(LETTERS of the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I was so excited to see Gabrielle Union on the new EBONY cover, and it was even better to see her with Cedric the Entertainer. I couldn't wait to read the article, "Cedric The Entertainer And Gabrielle Union Set The Record Straight About The...

Don Cheadle.(LETTERS of the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... First of all, I have enjoyed reading EBONY magazine for years. I have read the article, "The Inside Story On The 'Always Oscar Worthy' Don Cheadle" (June 2005). I have followed his acting career for years. After reading your article, I believe...

Dijanna Figueroa.(LETTERS of the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Fantastic story, "Dijanna Figueroa: From The Lab To The Big Screen" (May 2005), about the marine biologist and her foray into the acting world. As a kindred spirit, her story could have been my story. I spent some growing up years on the West...

Sisterspeak.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the wonderful Sisterspeak column, "No More CD And Video Disrespect" (May 2005). I loved it!! It's about time someone stands up to stop the madness. I was feeling like I was the only person to see that...

Voices of praise.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... As a gospel music enthusiast, I appreciate the informative and yet spiritual feature article, "Voices of Praise" (April 2005). This article validated the genre of gospel music and enabled your readership to glimpse into the premier transition...

Lonnie G. Bunch: keeper of African-American history.(CENTER STAGE)(african american museums)
August 1, 2005... LONNIE G. Bunch needs artifacts to help tell the story of the African-American experience. He is head of the soon-to-be-built Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture, and he is preparing to scour the...

5 questions for: Elise Neal.(FRONT ROW)(interview with Elise Neal actresses)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... When Memphis native Elise Neal returned to her hometown to film the critically acclaimed drama Hustle & Flow, she knew that her professional life had come full-circle; on the one hand she was now an accomplished actress, filming a movie in the...

In Search of the Promised Land.(BookSHELF)(In Search Of The Promised Land: A Slave Family In The Old South (New Narratives in American History) book by John Hope Franklin, Loren Schweninger)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... IN SEARCH OF THE PROMISED LAND: A SLAVE FAMILY IN THE OLD SOUTH (Oxford University Press, $23), by noted historian John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger, tells the true story of one family's march toward freedom. The story begins with...

Beloved Harlem: A Literary Tribute to Black America's Most Famous Neighborhood, from the Classics to the Contemporary.(TOPSHELF)(book by William H. Jr Banks)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... "Dr, Martin Luther King, Jr., once said: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." ln terms of the world of writing created about the Black experience in America, the arc is also long--certainly longer than the...

The Icarus Girl.(also Noted)(novel by Helen Ovevemi )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... In THE ICARUS GIRL (Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, $23.95), first-time novelist Helen Ovevemi draws on Nigerian mythology to tell the poignant story of 8-year-old Jessamy (Jess) Harrison, a child caught between the worlds of her British father and...

Video Cowboys: A Georgia Barnett Mystery.(also Noted)(book by Yolanda Joe )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... In VIDEO COWBOYS: A GEORGIA BARNETT MYSTERY (Simon & Schuster, $23.00), author Yolanda Joe returns with her third mystery featuring wisecracking, crime-solving TV reporter Georgia Barnett. This time, Georgia and her cameraman Zeke find...

Sex, Murder and a Double Latte.(also Noted)(book by Kyra Davis )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... In SEX, MURDER AND A DOUBLE LATTE (Red Dress Ink, $17.95), Kyra Davis debuts with the story of a mystery writer, Sophie Katz, who suddenly finds herself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse that surprisingly is pulled directly from the plot...

Let the Lion Eat Straw.(also Noted)(novel by Ellease Southerland)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... In LET THE LION EAT STRAW (Amistad/HarperCollins Publishers, $11.95), by Ellease Southerland (now known as Ebele Oseye) readers are reintroduced to a critically acclaimed classic that was first published in 1979. Let The Lion Eat Straw is an...

Chess for Success.(also Noted)(book by Maurice Ashley)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... In CHESS FOR SUCCESS (Broadway Books, $14.00), Maurice Ashley, named "Grandmaster of the Year" in 2003 by the U.S. Chess Federation, tells how learning to play chess saved him from living life on the edge in this how-to book. Now he hopes to...

Danitra Brown, Class Clown.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(book by Nikki Grimes, illustration by E.B. Lewis)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... Just in time to prepare for back to school, DANITRA BROWN, CLASS CLOWN (Amistad/Harper Collins, $15.99), by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by E.B. Lewis, is the story of two best friends, Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown, who respond very differently...

A Season for Mangoes.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(book by Regina Hanson, illustration by Eric Velasquez)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
August 1, 2005... A SEASON FOR MANGOES (Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Co., $15.00), by Regina Hanson, illustrated by Eric Velasquez, tells the story of a little girl's first so-called "sit-up," a Jamaican tradition that celebrates the life of a loved one who...

Rekindling old flames: can you go back?(Sister Speak)(reunion of past love)
August 1, 2005... IT has happened to you. It has happened to me--that chance meeting, that sometimes eerie encounter with a former love. It happened to a friend recently and it left her breathless. "You can't imagine who I just ran into!" Leala screeched,...

How to retire healthier, wealthier and sooner.(Money Talks)(social security)
August 1, 2005... Between the hustle and bustle of our everyday work schedules, the 9 to 5, the part-time, and the overtime, most African-Americans try to tuck a penny (or two) away for retirement. We scrimp, we save, we pinch, and we even borrow to make sure...

August: what's happening where!(EBONY TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... ANNAPOLIS, Md. * Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Aug. 13-14. ATLANTA * Mega Fest. Men, women, children family conference sponsored by Bishop T.D. Jakes. Georgia Dome and other downtown Atlanta...

Heart scan benefits.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(health screening for heart diseases)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Q I'm a very active 41-year-old man who works out routinely and is in decent physical shape. I've had no real physical problems, but as I get older, I fear the possibility of developing heart disease because several of my close family members...

Hair dye and cancer.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(hair coloring not linked to cancer)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Q I have heard the talk about cancer being associated with hair dye. I have tried not to pay attention to the possibilities, but recently the subject came up in the news again. For the millions of us who get our hair dyed, how safe is it to use...

Children and weight lifting.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Q My 12-year-old son has begun to lift weights regularly, and I'm concerned how this might affect his body. Is he too young to lift weights? C.V., Chicago A In this era when more and more people are concentrating on physical fitness,...

Pushing her buttons.(For Brothers Only)(understanding women to love them)
August 1, 2005... Listen to any hip-hop radio station and you're likely to hear the song. You know the one with the Brother trying to hook up with a female, and instead of attempting to romance her, charm her, impress her, he comes out and boldly tells over and...

Mary Mary.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(sound recording by Erica and Tina Campbell )(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
August 1, 2005... Gospel duo MARY MARY delivers another jubilant set with their new recording, Mary Mary (Sony Urban Music), on which they testify, give praise and otherwise leave no doubt about the inspiration for their Grammy Award-winning platinum music....

Pras Michel pulls listeners into his funky, pulsating world with the first cut on through the 13 selections on his new recording, Win, Lose or Draw (Universal/Motown).(WHAT'S HOT!)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... PRAS MICHEL pulls listeners into his funky, pulsating world with the first cut on through the 13 selections on his new recording, WIN, LOSE OR DRAW (Universal/Motown). The hard-hitting title song is followed by a dose of reality on "Dreaming,"...

Also noted.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(sound recordings)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... PATTI LABELLE, Classic Moments (Def Soul); ALGEBRA BLESSETT, Algebra (Kedar Entertainment); TYRONE DAVIS, Give It Up or Turn It Loose (Columbia/Legacy); AL GREEN, Back Up Train (Arista); TIAYBE, Soul Odyssey (Soul Nomad); GAIL JOHNSON, Keep the...

Artist spotlight: Bow Wow.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A grown-up Bow Wow returns to the charts with the new CD WANTED (Columbia), which reflects his transition from boy to young adult. The 18-year-old artist is at his best with original producer and "big brother" Jermaine Dupri. Dupri himself is...

Lip tints.(Ebony Essentials)(Covergirl Liptints product info)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... COVERGIRL introduces Smoothwear Liptints that give a hint of color with lasting shine. The sheer tinted gloss is enriched with vitamins, shea butter and aloe. The eight shades can be mixed and matched to create the desired hue, and can be worn...

Pocket Rocket.(Ebony Essentials)(Memina USB flash drives)(www.memina.com)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... MEMINA a spinoff of Samsung Electronics, offers the Pocket Rocket[TM] series USB flash drives with storage capacity from 512MB, 1GBand 2GB. Weighs less than one ounce and small enough to fit on key chain. (www.memina.com) [ILLUSTRATION...

Revolution in lip color.(Ebony Essentials)(Fashion Fair Cosmetics lip colors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS presents dazzling new lip colors for fall 2005: Reckless, a rebellious shade of red; Rebel, a radical shade of plum; and Rampage, a storming shade of rust. All are enriched with vitamin e. (www.fashionfair.com) ...

Lightning blade.(Ebony Essentials)(Rollerblade Inc. roller skates)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ROLLERBLADE[R] launches the Lightning 10 fitness and distance skate to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It features light carbon fiber shell, 100mm wheels for max speed, aluminum Dual Box[TM] performance frame, and Auto Shaping[TM] dual-density...

RX for hair.(Ebony Essentials)(Ellin Lavar Textures products)(ellinlavar.com)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ELLIN LAVAR TEXTURES is the creation of celebrity hair stylist Ellin LaVar, who is an expert is remedies for disobedient hair. Products include Optimist Shampoo, SatinSoft conditioner, ReconstructMasque, LiquidMotion styling lotion, and...

Thermal Coffeemaker.(Ebony Essentials)(product info)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Thermal Coffeemaker has double-wall stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee warm for hours. Has feature that allows you to pour cup of coffee while it is still brewing. Also has safety auto shutoff feature, special cleaning cycle,...

Always ask flo.(women grooming)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... q: Hey Flo, like many of my friends, I perspire a lot during the warm summer months. What can I do to make sure I feel clean and fresh during my monthly cycle? a: You asked the right person During the hot sticky months. I appreciate Always...

Ultra camcorder.(Ebony Essentials)(Hitachi Ltd. DVD camcorder)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... HITACHI'S UltraVision DVD Camcorder has 2.12 mega pixel high resolution image quality, and records directly to DVD discs or memory cards. Also has DVD-RAM for video and digital still photos, memory cards for digital still photos, and...

Golden Square.(Ebony Essentials)(Roger Dubuis Inc. timepieces)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ROGER DUBUIS presents the elegant GoldenSquare timepiece that is a treasure in itself. Case is square-curved in 18k polished and satiny rose gold, set with diamonds and sapphire back. Dial is check white and pink/green mother-of-pearl with...

MP3 Player Sunglasses.(Ebony Essentials)(Global American Technologies sunglasses)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... DIGITAL MP3 PLAYER SUNGLASSES from Global American Technologies protects yours eyes with UV400 coated lenses while providing you with great 3D stereo sound. They have 15 hours continuous play, digital voice recorder, integrated microphone,...

Infertility: help for couples trying to conceive.
August 1, 2005... YOU know her as "Big Dee Dee Thorne," the wisecracking mom on UPN's hit television comedy Half & Half. In several episodes she's a symbol of motherhood, showing television viewers that a pregnant woman over 40 can be popular and attractive. ...

The John H. Johnson Cultural and Educational Museum: the childhood home of Ebony publisher is turned into a historic facility to preserve the leagacy of the most famous son from Arkansas City, Ark.
August 1, 2005... UNDER the scorching Arkansas sun, they came from all directions. Groups of three, six, nine; on foot, by car--in droves--for what was called an old-fashioned homecoming on the banks of the Mississippi River. Wearing fancy hats and high...

Toni's back! Music diva returns from heart disease battle with new CD, new record company and new TV acting career.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... SHE'S "unbreaking" her heart. A heart disease scare temporarily sidetracked her, but Toni Braxton is blasting back with a new album and a new focus on life. In fact, the happily married mother of two young boys says she has never felt...

Female incontinence: what you should know and why you should tell your doctor.
August 1, 2005... FOR many women, urinary incontinence can be a secret shame--an embarrassment that happens frequently or every once in a while. It can be a confidence-busting inconvenience. But what these same women might not know is that urinary incontinence,...

Why wear white?(EBONY FASHION FAIR: SUMMER 2005)(cotton fabric)
August 1, 2005... Why should you wear white this summer? Because it is a gorgeous, classic look that screams "summer is here!" And it makes one feel good wearing it, regardless of skin tone, body shape or size. To help you cruise through the many events on your...

In living color: from the canvas of Jonathan Green.
August 1, 2005... IN a vibrant mix of breathtaking shades, magnificent hues and spectacular tones and textures, Jonathan Green gives birth to a life-affirming fusion of color and culture on canvas, creating an undeniable union--a force, some say--that dared to...

The rhythm of capoeira: aerobic workout combines cultural music and dance for an effective exercise.(BODY TALK)
August 1, 2005... FITNESS buffs who want to connect with their African heritage and burn calories have a new and fun workout option. Capoeira, a high-energy aerobic workout that fuses martial arts, dance and African and Brazilian music, is the latest exercise to...

The other woman: why you don't want to join this exclusive club.
August 1, 2005... THE OTHER WOMAN. It seems that she has been around since the beginning of time. She is documented in the Bible and on through the days of Julius Caesar, early European royalty, the era of George Washington and Ben Franklin, on through the...

The mystery of sarcoidosis.(care and treatment)
August 1, 2005... ITS victims are usually young and full of vigor. Their cases run the gamut from mildly irritating to life-threatening. The inflammatory disease is sarcoidosis, a systemic condition that can affect every organ in the body, although it most often...

Glow: healthy summer skin from head to toe.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(skin care tips )
August 1, 2005... YOU don't have to envy the baby's bottom. You, too, can kick back and enjoy the last few days of summer with healthy, supple, radiant skin--and we're not just talking about repairing and renewing your face! Experts say that a proper diet and a...

Ebony celebrity of the month.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Ananda Lewis beauty tips)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Ananda Lewis' biggest beauty secrets involve ingredients she finds in her kitchen. "Ice, ice, ice," says Ananda, whose mother told her at an early age that the easiest way to have tight skin is to dunk your face in ice-water every morning. "It...

Hair care for sisters.(GETTING TO THE root)(dandruff treatment )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... q: "My flaky scalp is making me so self-conscious. No matter how often I wash my hair, the dandruff keeps coming back, and it really itches. I wear my hair in a neat bob style and I always fear that my friends can see the dandruff jumping off...

What you should know before having sex.(Sex education)
August 1, 2005... GO ahead. Admit it. Women, you've thrown caution to the wind in the heat of passion and gave in to an obstinate partner's reluctance to wear a condom. Or men, you simply took her word that she is free of sexually transmitted diseases...

Triple duty: is Tamara Tunie today's busiest actress?
August 1, 2005... SHE'S on a daytime soap opera. She's on a primetime television drama. And last but not least, she's no stranger to Broadway. Indeed, Tamara Tunie is not only one of stage and screen's busiest actresses, but one of the most versatile as well....

Super summer salads.(DATE With a Dish)(Recipes and menus of nutritional salads)
August 1, 2005... In this health-conscious, watch-what-you-eat era that is consuming the lives of more and more people, salads have become a more popular selection for those who are concerned about a healthy diet. And the choices are numerous. For instance,...

How do you manage?(Mommy madness magazine with home management)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... "How do you get it all done?" is a question rooms often ask one another and no wonder. Between cooking, cleaning, helping on the school fundraiser, driving the kids to sports and dance classes, and working outside the home, it's enough to drive...

Mom's week off.(NBC television programs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Watch the hilarious fun as dads face the Mt. Everest of home life--fending for themselves while moms get a well-deserved luxury vacation. Each week two families compete to see who does the better job of cooking, cleaning and tilting mom's shoes...

Reduce strain.(Breakthrough Tools: Save time and help your household run smoother)(Clorox bath wand system)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Skip the bucket and sponge when you use the Clorox[R] BathWand System to clean the grime off tub and shower tile. The all-in-one cleaning system comes with a long handle that has been shown to reduce reported knee and lower back strain. ...

Bye bye brush.(Breakthrough Tools: Save time and help your household run smoother)(Clorox Toilet Wand system )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Cleaning the toilet is a lot easier these days, thanks to the revolutionary Clorox[R] ToiletWand[TM] System. Its unique design cleans better than traditional bristle brushes, and when you're done you can throw the icky head away. ...

Stretchable strength.(Breakthrough Tools: Save time and help your household run smoother)(Glad Force Rex trash bags)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... There's nothing more frustrating than hauling trash in a garbage bag that suddenly rips. That's why GLAD[R] ForceRex[TM] trash bags were designed to stretch to prevent punctures or rips, even when you stuff them with pizza boxes or clothes...

Make ahead meals.(Breakthrough Tools: Save time and help your household run smoother)(Glad Press'n seal wrap for packaging foods)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Make meals ahead of time! Pick an afternoon to chop vegetables, assemble hamburgers and prepare sauces for your weekday meals. Wrap your food in GLAD[R] Press'n Seal[TM] wrap--you can even create customized bags that seal air out to keep food...

'Good Morning, America,' from ... Tony Perkins: weatherman for ABC-TV's morning show has captured the nation's heart.
August 1, 2005... IT'S 4 a.m. in New York City. To some in the town that never sleeps, the night's still young. But for Tony Perkins, the night's over and it's the inhumane early morning hour that he has come to know all too well. His alarm clock goes off. He...

Choosing the theme that fits your gathering.(THE FAMILY REUNION, PART II)
August 1, 2005... BETWEEN summer's heat and autumn's breezes, many African-American families converge upon metropolitan areas, small towns and quaint villages to celebrate with relatives they've not seen for some time. Children, parents, young and old, gather...

Diann Burns & Marc Watts: for high-profile Chicago media couple, family life tops the news.
August 1, 2005... INSIDE the stately home nestled into a quiet block on Chicago's North Side, 8-year-old Ryan Watts is just being himself. He is snacking on fruit and sweets his mom has spread out on the granite-topped kitchen island, and at times he is outside...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
August 1, 2005... Q I recently found out that my husband was cheating on me. We've been married for four years and have a son. I love my husband dearly and would do anything for him. I'm faithful, trustworthy and honest. But now, I'm at a crossroads after...

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures[R]: Colgate and the NDA: helping to put good oral health within every child's reach.(Colgate-Palmolive Company)(National Dental Association)
August 1, 2005... When your goal is to provide 100 million children with free dental screenings, treatment referrals and oral health education by the year 2010, every day is a new opportunity to spread the message of good oral health. Colgate-Palmolive...

Making a big-league pitch off the field: Jimmie Lee Solomon.
August 1, 2005... IF he'd liked working on his father's Texas ranch, even a little bit, life today might be different for Jimmie Lee Solomon. But he didn't. He hated it. He hated getting up at 4 a.m. to feed the animals, repair fences and the like--all...

Look who's famous: Pine-Sol[R] Cleaner salutes winners of Ebony Fashion Fair's "Night on the Town" sweepstakes prize package!(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Some people spend years trying to get their picture into EBONY magazine, but for these people all it took was a little luck and a smile. This month, we're featuring a handful of lucky winners from the EBONY Fashion Fair Sweepstakes, ...

The gardening craze: the popularity of tilling the earth blooms among blacks.
August 1, 2005... NOT too long ago, Gwendolyn R. Richardson had to work hard to find compatriots who enjoy gardening as much as she does. She was usually alone as she selected flowers such as blue delphiniums, Asiatic lilies and white Shasta daisies to plant in...

Justice for Emmett: fifty years after the murder that changed America, a new legal chapter has begun.
August 1, 2005... FIFTY years after Black America was traumatized by the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Money, Miss., tens of thousands of Americans from coast to coast will gather this month in solemn ceremonies, prayer services and protests to remember...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.
August 1, 2005... Caption: OSCAR BROWN JR., the legendary singer, songwriter and actor who successfully combined show business and social activism, gives directions during a 1962 recording session. THe multitalented entertainer, know for such songs as "Forth...