Ebony articles from February 2003

Ebony archives from February 2003

Boy Scouts of America President. (Speaking of People).(Roy S. Roberts)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Roy S. Roberts is national president of the Boy Scouts of America, based in Dallas. He oversees the organization's values-based programs, which involve more than 1.2 million volunteers and more than 3 million youth. Roberts also serves as...

Sara Lee vice president & treasurer. (Speaking of People).(Diana S. Ferguson)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Diana S. Ferguson is vice president and treasurer of Sara Lee Corporation, one of the world's leading branded consumer packaged goods companies with products sold in nearly 200 countries. Ferguson is responsible for the company's global...

University of Missouri President. (Speaking of People).(Elson s Floyd)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Dr. Elson S. Floyd is the 21st president of the University of Missouri and the first African-American to hold the position. As president, he oversees the university's four campuses (Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla and St. Louis), which include...

Sounding off. (The Best in Recorded Music).(Sound Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... Finally a recording captures the latent and genius of the entire MARSALIS music-making clan. THE MARSALIS FAMILY: A JAZZ CELEBRATION (Marsalis Music) focuses on patriarch Ellis Marsalis (piano), accompanied by sons Branford (tenor and soprano...

Unwrapped Vol. 2. (The Best In Recorded Music).(Sound Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... Incredibly, Hidden Beach Recordings has improved on a concept it created. The innovative label has put together UNWRAPPED VOL. 2, which deconstructs and rebuilds hip-hop, and infuses it with jazz and R&B rhythms. The resulting music is fresh,...

Also noted. (The Best In Recorded Music).(Sound Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... ALSO NOTED: WOW Gospel (Verity), featuring Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Vickie Winans, Dottie Peoples, Smokie Norful, Derrick Haddon, and more; Nita Whitaker, One Voice (LML Music); Freda...

From history's pen. (Ebony Bookshelf).
February 1, 2003... FEBRUARY, the shortest month of the year, has the longest meaning for African-Americans. During this month in classrooms and living rooms around the country, students of all ages recall the struggles for freedom. In pursuit of that living...

Wrapped In Rainbows: The Life Of Zora Neale Husrton. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... WRAPPED IN RAINBOWS: THE LIFE OF ZORA NEALE HURSTON (Scribner, $30.00) by Valerie Boyd is a comprehensive look at the life and times of famed novelist Zora Neale Hurston, from her humble beginnings in Eatonville, Fla., to her role as a leader...

A Mighty Love. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... A MIGHTY LOVE (Dafina Books, $24.00) by Anita Doreen Diggs is a love story between Mel and Adrienne Jordan who are living the American Dream until a fire devastates their world, leaving their home in shambles and their lives in ruins. As they...

Should America Pay? Slavery And The Raging Debate Over Reparations. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... SHOULD AMERICA PAY? SLAVERY AND THE RAGING DEBATE OVER REPARATIONS (Amistad, $24.95) by Raymond A. Winbush is a collection of original and previously published essays addressing the legal, emotional and practical issues surrounding the...

Gumbo: An Anthology Of African American Writing. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... GUMBO: AN ANTHOLOGY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITING (Harlem Moon/Broadway Books, $17.95) edited by Marita Golden and E. Lynn Harris showcases the future of African-American writing through a collection of stories by today's best-selling authors as...

Gender Talk: The Struggle For Women's Equality In African American Communities. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... GENDER TALK: THE STRUGGLE FOR WOMEN'S EQUALITY IN AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES (One World, $24.95) by Johnnetta B. Cole and Beverly Guy-Sheftall is a groundbreaking look at the controversial topic of sexism and gender politics within...

Reconsidering The Souls Of Black Folk: thoughts On The Groundbreaking Classic Work Of W. E. B. Du Bois. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... RECONSIDERING THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK: THOUGHTS ON THE GROUNDBREAKING CLASSIC WORK OF W. E. B. DU BOIS (Running Press, $21.95) by Stanley Crouch and Playthell Benjamin is a tribute to the icon W. E. B Du Bois on the 100th anniversary of the...

The Great Wells Of Democracy: The meaning Of Race In American Life. (Also Noted).(Book Review)
February 1, 2003... THE GREAT WELLS OF DEMOCRACY: THE MEANING OF RACE IN AMERICAN LIFE (Basic Civitas Books, $26.00) by Manning Marable offers a new analysis of racial politics in the 21st century, including the "new" Civil Rights Movement, the issues of mass...

Strictly for laughs.
February 1, 2003... "But, doc... why can't I have some FAST-FOOD if I eat it slow?" "What part of salad don't you understand, Mr. Higgins? If you don't lose some weight soon, you'll be in the check-out line before you know it." "I'm old enough to go...

Romance and finance: for love and money. (Money Talk$).
February 1, 2003... CHARLIE Parker said, "Romance without finance is a nuisance." And whether you're just married, just moving in, or just starting out, you know that making romance and finance work can be a frustrating and confusing experience. You've...

Expert advice on health and fitness. (House Call).
February 1, 2003... "Since it runs in my family, what can I do now to prevent or delay diabetes?" PREVENTING OR DELAYING DIABETES Q There are several members in my family who have been victimized by diabetes, and they have had to find ways to deal with...

A few tips for valentine's day: for brothers only.
February 1, 2003... It happens around this time every year. We men undergo a transformation. This transformation is not by choice. In fact, we have no say in it whatsoever. It's the time of the year when the women in our lives transform us from ordinary guys to...

February travelin' toward love. (Travel Guide).
February 1, 2003... IN February we honor Black love and Black history, and travel plays a big role in both. In slavery Blacks traveled from plantation to plantation to see children and loved ones who had been sold away, and slaves traveled the Underground Railroad...

This Valentine's Day, love yourself: Valentine's Day is for love, and you have to love yourself before you can truly benefit from the love of others. (Sisterspeak).(Column)
February 1, 2003... THIS Valentine's Day, while trying to decide how to express your love to the special man in your life, make a commitment to doing something special for yourself. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't do something special for your man; yes, give...

Valentine's lingerie. (Beauty & Style).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Pssst. Hey busy lady. Apparently in the midst of working 40-plus hours a week, in addition to for your, the kids and the house, you have neglected to remind the man in your life just how sensual you can be. This Valentine's Day, be sure to...

Handycam. (Ebony Essentials).
February 1, 2003... Sony's Mini DV Handycam is ideal for capturing your family's precious memories.

iPod. (Ebony Essentials).
February 1, 2003... Apple iPod digital music player has superior sound quality and works with most computers. Also boasts 20 gigs of memory.

SongPro. (Ebony Essentials).
February 1, 2003... SongPro is first multimedia player plug-in module for Nintendo Game Boy and bridges video gaming to digital music and audio content.

On-Key Karaoke. (Ebony Essentials).
February 1, 2003... Host your own song fest with IVL Technologies' On-Key Karaoke. A tiny sound studio, it looks like a microphone and plugs into your television to show lyrics. Comes with 50 songs and a USB port to download more.

Sony Ericsson. (Ebony Essentials).
February 1, 2003... Sony Ericsson T300 cellphone is lightweight and features sharp color screen and camera attachment that lets you snap digital photos and add icons to your shots.

Dell Desktop. (Ebony Essentials).
February 1, 2003... For busy execs, for busy parents, for women and men on the go, the new Dell Desktop station is a one-stop computer station for recording music, sharing digital photos, gaming and the next digital breakthroughs. There is a free upgrade to a more...

A second chance for a single father.(Kevin Martin)
February 1, 2003... THIS time, Kevin Martin realizes what he has. He realizes it every morning before he goes to work and every evening after he gets home. And he enjoys it. So does his 4-year-old son, Kameron. "This has given me a chance to step up to the plate,"...

Memories in stone and steel: Black museums and sites give new dimensions to Black History Year.
February 1, 2003... FROM the abolition of slavery to the birth of jazz and from the Negro baseball Leagues to the end of Jim Crow, many milestones and achievements of African-Americans are chronicled, catalogued and celebrated in the increasing number of Black...

Finding your sensual side: how to go from serious (and dull) to wow!
February 1, 2003... WHATS the matter, girlfriend? Has your dating life hit a dry spell? Are things a bit too boring for your comfort? Then perhaps you need to make a move from Sister Serious to Seriously Sensual. Relationship experts say you're only as...

Top weddings of the year.
February 1, 2003... WHETHER on secluded beaches, in sumptuous ballrooms, majestic cathedrals or simply squeezed into a press conference, actors, actresses, singers, lawyers and football coaches all said their "I Do's" in 2002 with their own special style. ...

The magic of the CIAA tournament: Raleigh, N.C., basketball tournament attracts a record number of spectators, including some top celebrities.( Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association)
February 1, 2003... THE second most-attended college basketball conference final last year wasn't the Pac-10 or the Big East--it was the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, which attracted more than 20,000 fans, including national celebrities,...

Leon G. Kerry: the man behind the CIAA surge: commissioner charts new course for oldest black conference.(Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association)
February 1, 2003... LEON Kerry wanted to be the CEO. He wanted the chair at the head of the table. He wanted to run the show. He just didn't expect it so soon, and not as commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the oldest African-American...

Dr. Dorothy Yancy: the CIAA's president of the board: Johnson C. Smith's president coordinates policy-making body.(Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association)
February 1, 2003... DR. Dorothy Yvonne Cowser Yancy is the first female president of her alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University, and the first female president of the 12-member Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association board (CIAA). She is also the No. 1...

CIAA and `Capital City' team up for a big score: Raleigh, N.C., offers tournament basketball and other attractions for African-Americans.(Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association)
February 1, 2003... THE Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will crown new champions and cement new legends this year in the "Capital City" of Raleigh, N.C., which is hosting its fourth straight CIAA basketball tournament at the RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)...

Black designers introduce spring fashions. (Ebony fashion fair).
February 1, 2003... Black designers strutted their stuff as they showcased their creations for the spring and summer 2003 season. Like their counterparts, they offered some designs that were extravagant and over the top, while others were toned down to the point...

Culinary professionals and their favorite recipes: today, more than ever, African-Americans are entering into unique culinary professions--from winemaking to managing mega food changes. In recognition of Black History Month, we are featuring four professionals who will be making history in the culinary world. (Date With a Dish).
February 1, 2003... ROCHELLE Brown has helped to bring elements of the culinary world into the lives and living rooms of million of viewers around the world. She has played an integral part in the growth and success of the Food Network since its launch in 1993,...

The dish on `soul food': TV show is still tasty in its fourth season.
February 1, 2003... JUST one taste of Soul Food and you're hooked. Fans of the hour-long drama series can't seem to resist the supersexy cast (Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams, Malinda Williams, Boris Kodjoe, Rockmond Dunbar and Darrin DeWitt Henson), the...

Selecting wine and cooking with wine.
February 1, 2003... A new and spreading craze in Black America is cooking with wine and drinking wine with meals. But although the practices can be found at all levels of society, there is widespread confusion about how to select the proper wine from the thousands...

Dumped! How sisters can put it back together.
February 1, 2003... YOU saw it coming a mile away. The unreturned telephone calls. The lingering smell of cheap perfume in his car. The emotionless kisses. The lipstick on his collar. The last-minute dinner cancellations. The impromptu shouting matches. You...

Young leaders of the future: new generation scores in medicine, religion, business and other areas.
February 1, 2003... WHETHER they are practicing law, medicine or designing fashion, or whether they are volunteering for community service, EBONY's 2002-2003 young leaders are dedicated and determined to be the best. Although they were 30 or younger when they were...

What Barbershop didn't tell you about Rosa Parks.
February 1, 2003... In the movie Barbershop, one of the main characters said: "Rosa Parks didn't do nothin' but sit on her Black--." The movie triggered a national controversy which indicated, among other things, that the schools and media have not educated the...

10 hottest couples.
February 1, 2003... THEY are young, they are attractive and they seem to always be together, sometimes holding hands, sometimes stealing a kiss, always into each other. They are the couples who have captured the attention and the hearts of fans across the country...

Couples who met while working out: meeting your mate at the local gym or while exercising can be a great relationship starter because it means you instantly have something in common. (Body talk: black health and fitness).
February 1, 2003... HE first saw her on a Sunday night across a crowded skating rink. He asked her to couples skate and they hit the rink floor. "After the skating was over, she was gone--didn't leave a skate, a glass slipper, nothing," remembers Will Creighton...

Emmit, Tom, Tavis, Master P and others tell why they love Black Women.
February 1, 2003... Soul. Spirit. Sass. And a unique, unparalleled, incomparable synthesis of strength and beauty. These and other words, none of them adequate, have been used to describe Black women who have defined and redefined femininity, and who...

LL Cool J. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... Thank you for featuring the sexiest man, LL Cool J, on the cover of your January 2003 issue. I enjoyed the article, "LL Cool J Turns Up The Heat And Talks About Love, Marriage And Why He Gave Up `The Naked Look.'" I like the way he takes...

Black male authors. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... Thank you for the article, "Black Male Authors: Smart, Sexy & Successful" (Dec. 2002). They truly inspire female readers with the male perspective on relationships. This truly is a great way for ladies to understand men better. Eric Jerome...

Free for Christmas. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... The article, "Free For Christmas," (Dec. 2002), was very inspirational. The strenuous journey of The Underground Railroad was amazing. The pictures made it easier to visualize the harsh conditions they encountered. It really showed the passion...

NFL Cheerleaders. (Letters to the Editor).(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003... Editors Note: In the article, "African-American Cheerleaders: Showcasing Beauty And Brains (Nov. 2002), we identified the Atlanta Falcons cheerleading squad as the squad with the largest number of African-Americans (eight) at that time....

The churches reach out. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... Thank you for having the great article, "The Churches Reach Out" (Dec. 2002). For many years, less fortunate Blacks had to rely on White churches during holiday seasons. While this is something that should be done year-round, I feel proud...

Motivation business. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... My deepest appreciation for the article, "Why The Motivation Business Is Booming" (Dec. 2002). I enjoyed reading about Les Brown (a longtime favorite and Sigma brother) and finally getting a dream fulfilled, seeing my cousin Patricia...

Blancing family and career. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... I am writing after reading your article, "Balancing Family And Career," (Nov. 2002). I am always happy to see articles on that particular subject, but you always present someone who has a husband or some familial support. I am a single parent...

Hale Berry. (Letters to the Editor).
February 1, 2003... I am so glad that you profiled Halle Berry among the "57 Most Intriguing Blacks Of 2002" (Nov. 2002). She is not only intriguing, but also beautiful, sexy and gifted. I'm proud of Halle for becoming the first Black woman to win an Academy...

90 Photographers for a 90th birthday. (Memorable Photos From The Ebony Files).(Gordon Parks, happy birthday)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Caption: Photographers from around the country gathered in New York City to help Gordon Parks (second row, e.)--photographer, author, composer, musician and moviemaker--celebrate his 90th birthday. During the early part of his career, Parks did...