Ebony articles from February 2005

Ebony archives from February 2005

Antoinette Wright: president & CEO DuSable Museum.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... ANTOINETTE WRIGHT is the president and CEO of the DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago, the nation's first independent African-American history museum. She is responsible for museum programming, marketing strategy and the...

Spencer R. Crew: executive director and CEO National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... SPENCER R. CREW is the executive director and CEO of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, a $110 million facility located on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati. Crew, who was named the executive director in 2004, is the...

Howard Dobson: chief of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the N.Y. Public Library.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... HOWARD DODSON is the chief of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of the New York Public Library, a comprehensive public research library devoted exclusively to documenting and interpreting African-American history and culture....

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
February 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (below), at the Kennedy Center Honors, legendary couple Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee (c.) are joined by other honorees, including (front row) Elton John and soprano Joan Sutherland, and...

Queen Latifah.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Thank you, thank you, thank you for the beautiful cover and the article, "Queen Latifah Changes Her Shape And Her Tune" (Jan. 2005). She has always been one of my favorites, and now she is showing everyone just how talented she really is. Not...

Star Jones.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Thank you for the article, "Star Jones Talks About Her Man, Her Wedding, The Rumors, The Lies" (Dec. 2004). Star is a smart, courageous, dominant woman who knows her place in life and isn't afraid to speak her mind. I'm so happy she found love,...

Kanye West: rapper/producer.(Center Stage)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... HEY say Kanye West saved hip-hop. Not single-handedly, of course, but that he saved hip-hop with his insight and innovations. They say before he came along, the genre was stuck in a rut, looking for something fresher and hotter than what had...

5 questions for: Hill Harper.(Front Row)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... 1. What's the one secret about men that you wish every single Sister knew--especially those Sisters who are seeking a soul mate this Valentine's Day? What a lot of us seek in a partner is someone who elevates the quality of our life; we...

Black History--from the beginning.(Book Shelf)
February 1, 2005... Some expert choir and orchestra conductors exhort their groups that they need a strong beginning and strong ending-that's what is important. In February, Black History Month, we celebrate our strong beginnings and look forward to a strong...

Dr. King's Refrigerator and Other Bedtime Stories.(Top Shelf)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... Two award-winning and acclaimed authors have produced and released short story collections this month. DR. KING'S REFRIGERATOR AND OTHER BEDTIME STORIES (Scribner, $20.00), by Charles Johnson, author of Middle Passage, is a thought-provoking...

God's Gym.(Top Shelf)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... In GOD'S GYM (Houghton Mifflin, $23.00), by John Edgar Wideman, the author tackles tales of faith, fate, strength and belief. In his first story collection in more than a decade, Wideman continues to break the rules with his seamless prose. "My...

Almost to Freedom.(Children's Corner)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... ALMOST TO FREEDOM (Lerner Publishing Group, $15.95 each), by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by Colin Bootman, is a compelling story told from the point of view of an enslaved child's beloved rag doll. Lindy and her doll Sally are best...

Luke Goes to Bat.(Children's Corner)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... LUKE GOES TO BAT (G.P. Putnam's Sons, $15.99), by Rachel Isadora, is a touching story about a young boy who is not that good at baseball, but his grandmother and sports legend Jackie Robinson encourage him to keep trying.

Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life.(Children's Corner)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... In HEWITT ANDERSON'S GREAT BIG LIFE (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $16.95), by Jerdine Nolen (illustrated by Kadir Nelson), the author tells an original story of bravery and the power of the individual. Nelson's imaginative and...

Nelson Mandela: in His Own Words.(Also Noted)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... --NELSON MANDELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS (Little Brown, revised edition, $17.95), with forewords by President Bill Clinton and U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, is a collection of speeches by Mandela from the eve of his imprisonment in South Africa...

Cotton Field of Dreams: a Memoir.(Also Noted)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... --COTTON FIELD OF DREAMS: A MEMOIR (Writing Our World Press, $22.95), by Janis F. Kearney, former personal diarist to President Clinton, is a poignant story of poverty and possibilities in the Southeast Arkansas Delta, and of her sharecropping...

Pound for Pound.(Also Noted)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... --POUND FOR POUND (Amistad, $24.95), by journalist Herb Boyd and Bay Bobinson II, Bay's son, is a rich history of the athlete, the man,the sport and a fascinating time in African-American history. It will fascinate both the sports fan and the...

Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories from the Underground Railroad.(Also Noted)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
February 1, 2005... --FORBIDDEN FRUIT: LOVE STORIES FROM THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (Atria Books, $25.00), by veteran journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Betty DeBamus, features the largely untold stories of true love between slaves, between masters and slaves,...

How to Get Married and Stay Married.(Also Noted)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
February 1, 2005... --Just in time for Valentine's day comes HOW TO GET MARRIED AND STAY MARRIED (Cool Springs Publishing, $12.00), by the Rev. Willie T. Barrow, based on her 56-year marriage to the late Clyde Baymond Barrow. A passionate advocate for healthy...

For brothers only: watching television the other night, I knew things were changing when I saw a Brother giving White folks financial advice.(Desperate Homeboys)
February 1, 2005... IT'S the hottest show on television, the subject of beauty shop talk all across the country. Indeed, as of late, it's been almost impossible to escape the buzz surrounding Desperate Housewives, the offbeat drama that follows the lives of...

5 money questions to ask (before you say 'I do').(Money Talks)
February 1, 2005... BEFORE mailing the invitations and ordering the flowers, soon-to-be-married couples should talk about the one thing they might not want to talk about--money. "Money, and how it is spent and who controls it, is one of those issues that can...

Pregnancy and older women.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Q I'm a 42-year-old woman who has not had a child, but husband and I want one. We are both from big families and have finally decided to start our own. What are the dangers that could come with pregnancy at such an advanced age? L.S.,...

Diverticulosis.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Q My 35-year-old son has something called "diverticulosis." First hat is it, and, second, how is it treated? R.K., Charlotte A Diverticular disease consists of two conditions--diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis, which...

Hamstring injuries.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Q I run regularly for exercise, but I really need to know the best treatment for a pulled hamstring. Can you help? H.C., New York A The hamstrings are tendons at the back of the knee, connected to the muscles that flex the knee joint....

What's happening where!(Travel guide: February)(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... ATLANTA * Alvin Alley Dance Theatre. Fox Theatre. Feb. 5-8. * Engaging the Camera: African Women, Portraits and the Photography of Hecto Acebes. Exhibit. Spelman College: Museum of Fine Art. Through Feb. 21. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ...

Bejeweled pens.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... MIDNIGHT VELVET makes handwriting that special love note or letter an act of endearment and elegance with four lovely crystal, mirror and beaded pens in a velvet case. (mindnightvelvet.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Valentine's oil.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... WARM SPIRIT introduces essential oil perfume that is a sensuous blend of Tunisian patchouli, Egyptian musk and ylang ylang, kissed with essence of raspberries (Amour) or oranges (Bella). (warmspirit.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Botanical beauty.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS[R] Botanical Skin Care System is inspired by nature and formulated with gentle plant extracts that take special care whether your skin is sensitive, dry, oily or normal. (fashionfair.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cooking with love.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... HEART CASSEROLE from Le Creuset is perfect for preparing a delectable meal for your sweetheart. French chefs have long loved cooking the enameled cast cookware that easily goes from the oven to the table. (lecreuset.com) [ILLUSTRATION...

Time for romance.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... ICE TEK offers an exquisite Valentine's treat with its Sweet Heart Deluxe diamond and steel ladies' watch. Glistening mother-of-pearl dial is surrounded by full-cut white diamonds set in polished stainless steel. Available with diamonds on...

Empowerment cards.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... TAVIS SMILEY offers a new set of Empowerment Cards that provide inspiring messages to promote "daily positive transformations." On one side are illustrations that are captivating and vibrant, on the other are words to live by. (Available at...

The world of Nat King Cole.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Though it's been 40 years since his death, Nat King Cole's music is just as fresh and entertaining today as it was during his illustrious career. Long-time and new fans will be thrilled with The World of Nat King Cole (Capitol/EMI), a new...

Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!)
February 1, 2005... ASHANTI, Concrete Rose (Island Def Jam); Nas, Street's Disciple (Sony Urban/Columbia); JA RULE, R.U.L.E. (Def Jam); CAM'RON, Purple Haze (Roc-A-Fella); XZIBIT, Weapons of Mass Destruction (Sony Urban); SOUL REBELS, Rebelution (Barnburner...

Artist spotlight Ruben.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... RUBEN STUDDARD delivers another great recording to his growing league of fans, but this time we are blessed with a gospel set, I Need an Angel (J Records). His title song is a spirited, catchy anthem that was written and produced by R. Kelly....

Sister speak.
February 1, 2005... YES, love is abundant and thriving in 2005, and it will continue to prosper whenever and wherever it can take root. With Cupid's pheromone wafting as the big day approaches, I am reminded of the glory and glow of new love. Which brings to...

Black history month: reminds us of our common experiences and hopes.(Tradition)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... IN the hectic world we live in, we often forget how important tradition is in keeping us connected on deep, meaningful and unbreakable levels. Black History Month is important because, among other reasons, it reminds us of the strength and...

10 hottest couples.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2005... Love is in the air and is being displayed by some of the hottest and best-known couples in entertainment and politics. From Jamie Foxx and Leila Arcieri to Usher and Naomi Campbell to Sen. Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, some of the biggest...

Top weddings of the year.
February 1, 2005... IT was a year of star-spangled brides and grooms, from Star Jones, the princess of daytime television, to the prince of praise, Byron Cage, from a prince of the gridiron, Eddie George, to a renowned female bishop. The stars united in...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... When you are the "American Idol," looking glamorous is part of the job. Busy promoting her new CD Free Yourself, FANTASIA wears her newfound stardom well. However, she prefers to keep her makeup light when she's off stage. "I love gold tones...

Celebrating the generations.(Family)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... THE foundation of history is tradition, and the foundation of tradition is family. For it is in and through the family and the calling and responding of succeeding generations that history receives its true meaning. Frederick Douglass,...

A black history month special from the Ebony Legends Collection.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... THEY ARE LEGENDS not only because of the history they made but also because they are in us and of us and because they were us on different mountaintops of time. The men and women on the following pages constitute a representative selection of...

Famous first facts.(African-Americans)
February 1, 2005... THE first African-Americans--who were also, in many cases, the first Americans--didn't always leave biographies, but they left a legacy and a number. There were 20 in Virginia before the father of his country was fathered, 11 in Manhattan...

Jack Johnson and the Great White Hope Pt. II.(Biography)
February 1, 2005... THE ringside gong sounded, shushing the crowd. It was 2:45 p.m. on July 4, 1910, in Reno, Nevada, and the fight of the century was about to begin. In the sudden silence, the two gladiators, Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries, shuffled to the center...

Romance: a retrospective.(Beauty & Style)
February 1, 2005... ROMANCE is in the air, and there are many ways you can set the stage for a Valentine's Day evening that will be remembered long after Cupid's day has come and gone. In addition to planning a lover's celebration that revolves around luscious,...

Chocolate sensations.(Date With a Dish)
February 1, 2005... Chocolate is a sensual delight, and that's one of the reasons people celebrate Valentine's Day with chocolate. With chocolate s popularity at an all-time high, many people consider themselves "chocoholics," hooked on the tasty treat that they...

A child's plate: good nutrition and good taste can go hand-in-hand.
February 1, 2005... ONE of the most difficult tasks for parents is to get finicky children to eat the proper foods that are necessary for their growth and development. We all know the importance of good nutrition, and if it is introduced early on, nutritionists...

Meet Diane Amos the Pine-Sol lady: on inspiration, love and raising kids.
February 1, 2005... Diane Amos is best known as the spokeswoman for the national Pine-Sol[R] advertising campaign, but she's also a movie actress, comedian and winning game show contestant. Not surprising when you consider she came from a very competitive family...

A time to teach: using Black history to heal and educate children.(Parenting)
February 1, 2005... JEFF White used to be ashamed of his heritage. He still remembers the day his 10th grade class discussed slavery. Later, during lunch, he got into an argument with a classmate. "He told me that my ancestors were nothing but slaves," White...

Heart-smart workouts: regular exercise is a good defense against cardiovascular disease.(Body Talk)
February 1, 2005... HOW'S your heart? The answer could depend on how much exercise you get. A person who leads a sedentary lifestyle is two times as likely to develop heart disease as an individual who is physically active. But there is hope, even for couch...

A fabric of our own.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
February 1, 2005... We often know their names and see their incredible designs shown on the runways of New York, Paris, Milan and London--in the mix with other world-renowned style leaders. But most people don't realize that the talented men and women who create...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
February 1, 2005... Q I was in a monogamous relationship for 4 1/2 years. He was the perfect mate. We never had disagreements or fights. Things became distant within a month. That's when a girlfriend of his from 20 years ago came to town. Boom! He told me he...

For brothers only: how to love a Black woman.
February 1, 2005... BROTHER, we've got to talk. To get right to the point, your woman called. That's right, (YOUR woman) and she t asked, practically begged the nation's top sex and relationship experts to tell you what you don't know. The major problem is...

For sisters only: how to love a Black man.
February 1, 2005... ASK any Sister and she'll tell you that a Black man should be strong, independent, goal-oriented, caring, supportive, and the list goes on and on. Now, ask that same Sister what a Brother wants or deserves in return. Those answers don't...

Heart disease: the no. 1 killer of Blacks.
February 1, 2005... FOR years, Shirley Lytle considered herself the picture of health. She was a healthy nonsmoking professional who ran up to 4 miles three days a week, and practiced healthy eating habits. Then one day, the unthinkable happened. Her doctor...

Giving back NFL players 'doing the right thing': outside the lines, they make major contributions in the community.(National Football League)
February 1, 2005... NFL players are using their star power outside the football arena to spotlight national issues such as struggling single mothers, child abuse, education, diabetes, obesity and sickle cell anemia. These philanthropic MVPs are scoring big off...

Positive images promote pride.(Culture)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2005... IT is through tradition and family that African-American culture has survived, bringing with it a measure of inherent self-esteem and pride that has enriched American culture. And so this month we celebrate not only great leaders but also...

Strictly for laughs.
February 1, 2005... "I don't need to keep my eyes on the road... I'm not driving!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Quit complaining! You wanted me to wear the tie your mother gave me--and I'm wearing it." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "A girl in his class was...

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association's Basketball Tournament.(Special section: CIAA 60th Anniversary)
February 1, 2005... AFTER 59 memorable years of heart-thumping excitement, top-notch competition and a fan-friendly environment that has elements of a family reunion, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) basketball tournament will continue its...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.
February 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: HISTORIC CHARLES WHITE PAINTING, executed especially for the cover of the book, The Shaping of Black America, symbolizes the African-American triumph over slavery.