Ebony articles from December 2005

Ebony archives from December 2005

The insider.
December 1, 2005... IT is that time of the year again, when everyone is focusing on the holiday season and all that comes with it--the shopping, the hustle and bustle, the children's expectations and the joy of gift-giving. In the cover story (Page 148),...

Speaking of people.(FRONT ROW)(James D. White)(Shirley Bridges)(Ted W. Love)
December 1, 2005... James D. White SAFEWAY'S SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE BRANDS James D. White is senior vice president of corporate brands for Safeway, one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America based on sales. Safeway operates 1,801...

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)(people in the news)
December 1, 2005... IN NEW YORK CITY, after an appearance on Black Entertainment Television's No. 1 show, 106 & Park, Ebony Fashion Fair models pose with the show's host, Big Tigger, who's also joined by R&B sensation Keyshia Cole and Jada Collins, Ebony Fashion...

Denzel, Halle & Jamie.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2005... Congratulations on 60 memorable years of excellence, and what a fantastic photograph of Denzel, Halle and Jamie, "Denzel, Halle & Jamie Celebrate 60 Historic Years" (Nov. 2005), that appears on the cover of the 60th anniversary issue. I...

John H. Johnson.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2005... The critical importance of Mr. John H. Johnson's contributions to the world is undeniable and "beyond category" ("Celebrating The Life And Legacy of John H. Johnson," Nov. 2005). In thousands upon thousands of American communities like my...

The HBCU directory.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2005... I am writing this letter in response to a part of your special section on historically Black colleges and universities. I'm specifically writing about "The HBCU Directory" (Sept. 2005), which gives basic information about these institutions of...

5 questions for: Jermaine Dupri.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
December 1, 2005... He's the baby-boy mogul of urban music who began performing at age 12. When he was 14, Jermaine Dupri was producing other groups and by the time he was 19, he had channeled his early genius into So So Def Recordings, a label that produced Kriss...

Tamara T. Gregory: novelist offers a valuable lesson in passport diaries.(CENTER STAGE)(Interview)
December 1, 2005... TAMARA T. Gregory, the former Hollywood writer-producer-turned-novelist, has some advice for aspiring writers: Don't talk about becoming a writer. Do it! "Some jobs have mandatory requirements that must be met before a person claims to be a...

The gift of books and holiday reading.(BookSHELF)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... The holiday season is upon us and it is a time for gift-giving. What better way is there to express affection for that special someone than with a book? Listed below is a gift guide with suggestions for just about everyone on your list. ...

Sienna's Scrapbook: Our African-American Heritage Trip.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... SIENNA'S SCRAPBOOK: OUR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TRIP (Chronicle Books, $15.95) by the late-Toni Trent Parker (illustrated by Janell Genovese) is the story of Sienna, who invites readers along on her family vacation, a trip filled with great...

Please, Puppy, Please.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... PLEASE, PUPPY, PLEASE (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $16.95) by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee (illustrated by Kadir Nelson) is the delightful story of two energetic toddlers who find just how exciting and exhausting it can be to...

Lies and Other Tall Tales.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... In LIES AND OTHER TALL TALES (HarperCollins, $15.99), collected by Zora Neale Hurston and adapted and illustrated by Christopher Myers, parents and children will read funny lines like, "have you ever seen... a man so fast he lost his feets, a...

Good Morning, Lovey.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... GOOD MORNING, LOVEY (BaHar Publishing, $15) by Joshalyn M. Hickey is an engaging story of the events of one day in the life of a little girl, Lovey. The language is simple yet conveys the excitement any young child feels when she or he looks...

Game Day.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... GAME DAY (Paula Wiseman Book/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $16.95) by Tiki and Ronde Barber with Robert Burleigh (illustrated by Barry Root) is an inspiring story about loyalty, determination and teamwork.

My Nana and Me.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... MY NANA AND ME (Little, Brown and Company, $15.99) by Irene Smalls (illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson) celebrates the loving bond between a granddaughter and grandmother.

The Real Lucky Charm.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
December 1, 2005... THE REAL LUCKY CHARM (Penguin Young Readers Group, $4.99) by Charisse K. Richardson (illustrated by Eric Velasquez) is the story of Mia, a member of a coed basketball team, who receives a basketball charm from her father.

Christmas Soup.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... In CHRISTMAS SOUP (Zonderkidz, $15.99) by Alice Faye Duncan and Phyllis Dooley (illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist), children in a struggling family learn a valuable lesson about giving and sharing at Christmastime.

Ebony Web bonus.(Before I Got Here: The Wondrous Things We Hear When We Listen To The Souls Of Our Children)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... For a chance to receive a free autographed copy of Blair Underwood's new book, BEFORE I GOT HERE: THE WONDROUS THINGS WE HEAR WHEN WE LISTEN TO THE SOULS OF OUR CHILDREN (Atria Books, $18.95), go to ebony.com. The book is a compilation of the...

Never too late for true love.(businesswoman Sheila Johnson's wedding to Arlington County Circuit Court Chief Judge William T. Newman)
December 1, 2005... WHEN businesswoman Sheila Johnson walked down the aisle and said "I do" to Arlington County Circuit Court Chief Judge William T. Newman in a wedding celebration that was befitting royalty, it was a triumph on many levels and for many people....

What's happening where!(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... ATLANTA * The 79th Annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert. Martin Luther King Jr. Interdenominational Chapel. Dec. 2-4. * 14th Annual Holiday Tours of Dr. King's birth home decorated for Christmas during the 1930s. Martin...

Holiday budgeting made easy.(Money Talks)
December 1, 2005... THE holidays are here! It's time to put up the Christmas lights, trim a tree, prepare delicious treats and shop till you drop. Keep in mind that all of these festivities associated with the merriment of the holiday season could put a big dent...

Brand-name drugs or generic drugs?(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q I'm a 52-year-old very active woman who needs to take certain on for a couple of physical conditions that I have. Since I have to watch my expenses, I've started thinking about purchasing generic drugs, rather than brand-name drugs. My...

Coping with colds & flu.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q I have a 12-year-old son who is quite active, and I try to make sure that he eats right. The problem is that he seems to get a lot of colds, some worse than others. When he has these problems, I try to keep him away from other children so...

Jeff Majors Sacred Chapter 6.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Just in time for holiday giving there is a wealth of releases that will continue to give for years to come. Among them is STEVIE WONDER'S triumphant A Time To Love (Motown), his first new recording in 10 years. From the first song, "If Your...

Also noted.(music albums)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... DARWIN HOBBS, Worshipper (EMI Gospel); GMWA Live in Kansas City 2004 (Artemis Music); JAMES HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE, Live: The Praise... The Worship (Artemis); SOWETO MASS CHOIR, Blessed (Shanachie); KEVIN TURNER, HIM (SeeSon); MICHAEL...

My new Christmas list.(For Brothers Only)(meaning of Christmas)
December 1, 2005... IT starts right after Thanksgiving, if not right after Halloween. Look around. If you haven't noticed, the Christmas season is upon us, and so is everything--positive and negative--that the holiday has become. There's no escaping the...

The Ebony listening lounge.(Toni Braxton)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... THE EBONY LISTENING LOUNGE(ELL) is the top music platform for fans. tastemakers and celebrities to hear new material from today's hottest stars. The ELL series, in collaboration with Blackground Records and Universal Records, featured TONI...

Vibrant shakers.(Ebony Essentials)
December 1, 2005... VIC FIRTH GOURMET introduces new color palettes for Ciudad wood peppermills and salt mills. The 6-inch-tall shakers are available in Dark Pepper Orange, Earth Green and Dark Orange. (vicfirthgourmet.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sleek scale.(Ebony Essentials)
December 1, 2005... SOEHNLE introduces Model, a digital kitchen scale that complements today's contemporary kitchen designs. With a silvery-finished slim base and a clear, tempered glass platform, it can weigh foods up to 11 pounds. (soehnleusa.com) ...

Beauty portfolio.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The limited edition special BEAUTY PORTFOLIO from Fashion Fair Cosmetics is filled with a pallet of colors that includes 12 lipstick, 12 shadow and 4 blush shades, plus applicators and a mirror.

Universal gift.(Ebony Essentials)
December 1, 2005... *EBONY WEB BONUS! The AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD can be used at more than 1 million different retail stores and restaurants in the U.S. that accept American Express. The card is available in denominational values from $25 up to $500....

Ceramic time.(Ebony Essentials)
December 1, 2005... The Anne Klein New York CERAMIC COLLECTION introduces fashionable bracelet watches that feature genuine diamond bezels and a genuine mother of pearl dials with Swiss move-bracelet is ceramic and steel. (www.nordstrom.com) [ILLUSTRATION...

Skincare for men.(Ebony Essentials)
December 1, 2005... GILLETTE COMPLETE SKINCARE features a new line of products, including cleansers, shave gels, an aftershave skin soother and a moisturizer with SPF 15. With a fragrance-free products help men achieve healthy skin. (gillettecomplete.com) ...

Wireless radio.(Ebony Essentials)(from Roku)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Roku introduces the SOUND-BRIDGE RADIO, a completely wireless Wi-Fi music system. It features an AM/FM radio, alarm, Internet radio and can support major digital music formats. (www.rokulabs.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tools as art.(Ebony Essentials; kitchen tools set from Leifheit)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... LEIFHEIT introduces the new F.A. Porsche Collection, which features a can opener, jar opener, bottle opener, corkscrew and a pair of scissors. Each item is gift boxed with a wooden display cube that attaches to other F.A. Porsche tools....

Wine saver.(Ebony Essentials; from Epicurean International Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... EPICUREAN INTERNATIONAL introduces the Epicurean Preservation System Wine and Champagne Saver. Offering vacuum seal technology, it creates a pressurized environment that preserves opened bottles of wine and champagne. (epicurean-int.com) ...

Honoring heritage.(Ebony Essentials)(figurines from Lladro S.A.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... LLADRO presents two new pieces with an African theme, Women of the Earth and Cradle of Life. Created in gres, the figurines have a decorative design and the motifs of the women's dresses are based on African iconography. (www.lladro.com) ...

Gift of travel.(Ebony Essentials)
December 1, 2005... *EBONY WEB BONUS! THE AMERICAN AIRLINES GIFT CARD allows you to purchase air travel and can be redeemed online. Available in denominational values of $50 and $100, the gift card can be purchased at grocery, convenience and specialty stores....

Snap and share.(Ebony Essentials)(Kodak's EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Kodak's EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera can store up to 1,500 images. With a touch screen and graphical menu, you can e-mail, upload, view and share pictures without a computer. (www.kodak.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
December 1, 2005... Q I have a dilemma. I have been dating a nice lady for several years. We met in grad school and she is very nice. She is a good cook, has a friendly personality and is very supportive. She tolerates my very busy schedule, which is something...

The healing power of gospel music.
December 1, 2005... WHEN nothing else will do to soothe the soul, the perfect holiday treat for some is the power of music. Just as the biblical figure David played his lyre to calm troubled King Saul, sweet sounds often refresh the senses, touch the heart and...

Harry Lennix: 'Hollywood's hardest-working man'.(Interview)
December 1, 2005... HARRY LENNIX is a victim of his own success. He is immediately recognized for his elegant style, chiseled features and sophisticated countenance. And, of course, for his intense performances in movies and on TV and stage. He's been in some...

Toys and things for adults.
December 1, 2005... IT'S a jolly good time of the year, and presents make it twice as nice. For adults adrift in shopping for dolls, video games and other gifts for the children, it's your season too. And this year, grownups will love their own toy selection,...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
December 1, 2005... "Doc, I seem to bore everyone I talk to." "I know I made an illegal turn, but don't worry; the police car behind us did the same thing." "Yeah, I work magic with women; when I show up they disappear." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

The gift of life: a kidney transplant solidifies the bond between two fraternity brothers.
December 1, 2005... It was like any other day at work for Anthony Whitney. That was until he ate lunch, and became dizzy as he walked back to his desk." I thought it was something I had eaten," he says of that day in 2001. "But it got worse and worse." In...

Holiday dressing: swanky styles & sumptuous settings.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
December 1, 2005... WHEN you dress, you have your own flair, and your holiday party shouldn't be any different. On these pages, three interior designers take you on a tour of some marvelous holiday party ideas in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles. Whether...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Reagan Gomez-Preston)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... When Reagan Gomez-Preston is working on her new UPN sitcom, Love Inc., she is diligent about keeping her skin camera-ready. Reagan's skincare regimen includes getting a facial once every two weeks. "I also drink a lot of water. And I wear...

Her style ... your way.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... To get your beautiful golden glow, try Golden Chestnut eye shadow and Golden Sunset blush by Fashion Fair Cosmetics. Also try, CoverGirl's new Smoothwear Liptints for a hint of natural, sheer, glossy color.

Cecil Hayes.(BEAUTY & STYLE; Christmas decor)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... This year interior designer CECIL HAYES has chosen to create a holiday theme that has the rich colors of a traditional Christmas--red and gold--but with a tropical twist. Flower arrangements on the buffet table were comprised of ginger,...

Getting to the root: hair care for sisters.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... q: "Santa has found me a man! My crush invited me to a Christmas party and I want to change my look. I've been wearing braids for a year [my hair is naturally coarse], but now I want a relaxer. How do I know which relaxer strength to use?...

Hollywood's sexiest new leading men.
December 1, 2005... HANDSOME, aren't they? Never before has sex appeal come in so many variations. But if you look closer, well beyond Hill Harper's bedroom eyes, or Idris Elba's bad-boy persona, or Tony Okungbowa's addictive charisma, or Michael Ealy's hypnotic...

Burning calories with daily chores.(BODY TALK)
December 1, 2005... So, you're still convinced that there aren't enough hours in a day to exercise? Between working a 9-to-5 job, caring for children and taking care of other responsibilities, you have little to no time to schedule trips to the gym. While you're...

The ABCs of home-schooling: African-Americans join the circle of parents who choose to teach their children at home.(Parenting)
December 1, 2005... LIKE most parents, Beatrice Woods-Cooper and her 6-year-old son Chii start every school day bright and early. Unlike parents who send their children off to school each morning to learn reading, writing and arithmetic from a standardized...

The new kingdom of comedy.(African American comedians coming to the fore of industry)
December 1, 2005... IT used to be that Black comedians were relegated to the so-called back of the bus if they wanted to try their hand at making people laugh at mainstream comedy clubs. The raucous clubs were usually headlined by White comedians, who were...

The 100-year anniversary of Atlanta Life: historic financial group celebrates a century of service to the African-American community.(100 years Celebrating of Service, Strength and Security)(Atlanta Life Financial Group)
December 1, 2005... FOUNDED by an ex-slave in 1905, and having overcome wars, depression, economic downturns and social and institutional segregation, this year the Atlanta Life Financial Group triumphantly celebrated 100 years of service to Atlanta and to the...

Celebrating Lois Mailou Jones: the grande dame of the art world (1905-1998).
December 1, 2005... LOIS Mailou Jones was one of the most prolific American painters of the 20th century. Her bold, penetrating images that span the globe from street scenes of Montmartre and the River Seine in Paris to vivid portraits of society in Haiti finally...

London glam winter 2005.(FASHION FAIR)
December 1, 2005... The monastery meets the military in this unique coffee creation from Ebru Ercon. The bodice is embellished with leather flowers and a cincture (monk's belt) style sash. Cut out sleeves are trimmed in leather and the dress is adorned with...

A tasty brunch with style.(DATE With a Dish)
December 1, 2005... Since brunch is a mixture of breakfast and lunch recipes, it's an easy way to entertain during the busy holiday season, and it allows you to be as creative as you'd like to be. Tantalize your guests' taste buds with such delicacies as Seafood...

Save your marriage now! Divorce-busters that work.
December 1, 2005... THINKING about calling it quits? Before you start divvying up your valuables, you should retrieve your wedding video and replay the very moment that you took your vows (turn the volume up if you have to). Now, did you promise that you would...

A family affair: Beyonce & Tina Knowles launch fashion line House of Dereon.(Interview)(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... "A touch of couture. Everybody deserves a touch of couture." That's what Tina Knowles said when, on the red carpet at yet another glamorous event, she was asked about the new fashion line that she and daughter Beyonce have launched. Tina...

Sheila Johnson's Fabulous wedding: savvy businesswoman also triumphs in love.
December 1, 2005... SHEILA Johnson has always dreamed big and done things in a big way--but with grace, class and style. Her recent wedding was no different. When she appeared in the doorway of the equestrian arena that had been turned into a beautiful wedding...

After the hurricanes: opening hearts & homes to the evacuees.
December 1, 2005... IMAGES of the victims of Hurricane Katrina still haunt us. Pictures of African-Americans along the Gulf Coast who were affected in great numbers unfolded in the media and revealed a government system that was slow to respond to the devastation....

Memorable photo from the Ebony files.(Constance Baker Motley)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... CONSTANCE BAKER MOTLEY, who played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement and as a young attorney represented the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., was the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge. Prior to President Johnson nominating her...