Ebony articles from January 2004

Ebony archives from January 2004

First Black dean of John Marshall law school.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... PATRICIA MELL is the first African-American and the first female dean of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Founded in 1899, the John Marshall Law School currently has an enrollment of 1,500 students and 54 full-time and 242 adjunct...

Executive vice president at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.(Speaking Of People)(FREDERICK W. HILL)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... FREDERICK W. HILL is executive vice president of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in New York. He is responsible for worldwide marketing and communications, and served in the same capacity with the Chase Manhattan Bank before it merged with J.P. Morgan....

Xerox Channels Group president.(Speaking Of People)(EMERSON U. FULLWOOD)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... EMERSON U. FULLWOOD is president of the Xerox Channels Group, Stamford, Conn. The North Carolina native, who is in charge of sales of office products through resellers, agents, dealers and other distribution channels, joined Xerox as an account...

My wife and kids.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... Thank you, EBONY, for the wonderful and entertaining article, "My Wife And Kids: Backstage At No. 1 Black TV Show" (Dec. 2003). Not only is it a funny and thought-provoking show, I can watch it along with my children, who can get a life lesson...

Beyonce.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... The article, "Beyonce's Biggest Year! Hit CD, Hit Movie And A Hot Romance" (Nov. 2003), was great. I would like to say, Beyonce, you are an ambitious and courageous young female entertainer. EBONY, thank you for the sensational and...

'Small miracles'.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... Thank you for the powerful article, "Small Miracles: New Hope For Black Adoptions" (Nov. 2003). This article was remarkable because it discussed an apparent concern that needs to be addressed by the African-American community. The future of the...

Sisterspeak.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... Thank you for the column, "A Sister's Thanksgiving" (Nov. 2003). It was a wake-up call for me. This article really put me ill check. I was feeling very low and depressed, then I began reading about giving thanks and being grateful for all...

Mary J. Blige.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I thank you, EBONY, and I thank God for the article, "Mary J. Blige's Tearful Plea: 'I've Got To Be Me'" (Oct. 2003). It is a blessing to hear from a Sister who has carried so much pain and anger to emerge so joyous and free. The best of all is...

Kem.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... You never cease to amaze me with the uplifting and life-changing stories you choose to publish. Your article, "How Kem Overcame Homelessness And Addiction" (Oct. 2003), was superb. Kem found himself sleeping on the ground near a building on the...

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... IN CHICAGO, winners of the "Miss Soft & Beautiful International Contest" sponsored by Pro-Line International, visited EBONY headquarters. Pictured (l. to r.) are Miss Barbados, Miss Haiti, Miss France, Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss...

Center stage.(Front Row)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Founder, The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change THE King Holiday celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s global vision of the world house, a world whose people and nations had triumphed over poverty, racism, war and...

5 questions for: Marian Wright Edelman.(Front Row)(Interview)
January 1, 2004... 1 You are the founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund, and you and your organization invented the phrase "Leave No Child Behind[R]," which seems to have been appropriated by the Bush Administration. Are you seeking a copyright and...

The dream lives on.(Book Shelf)
January 1, 2004... JANUARY is the month we celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And on this 75th anniversary of Dr. King's birth, during the month of the National King Holiday, that celebration has special significance in the world of books. Dr. King...

Standing in the Need of Prayer.(Topshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... (Free Press/Simon and Schuster, $27.50) by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the New York Public Library is a moving recognition of the power of prayer in the survival of African and African-American people, "our great...

Open My Eyes, Open My Soul: Celebrating Our Common Humanity.(Topshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... (McGraw-Hill, $14.95, original paperback), edited by Yolanda King and Elodia rate, with a foreword by Coretta Scott King, is a collection of stories and poems by such writers as Maya Angelou, Harry Belafonte, Stevie Wonder and Mia Farrow. With...

Children's corner.(celebrity authors of children's books)(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... IT might look like child's play, but these days it seems that more and more celebrities and celebrity authors of adult books are taking children's books seriously. Here is a sample of stellar offerings: Friends of a Feather: One of Life's...

Mystery and suspense.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2004... Two Sistuhs in crime offer new page-turners just in time for the new year. FATAL REMAINS (St. Martin's Press $23.95) by Eleanor Taylor Bland is the 11th book in the Marti MacAlister mystery series. This taut, well-paced story places the...

Glaucoma and heredity.(House Call)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Q I have a major concern that has been bothering me. My parents are now in 60s and are enjoying pretty good health. But recently, both of them found out that they are victims of glaucoma. Since both of them have the condition, does that mean...

Children, poison and Ipecac.(House Call)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Q I keep Ipecac on hand, just in case my children accidentally get a hold of something poisonous. Why is that no longer a good idea? H.B., Camden, N.J. A You and thousands of other mothers have taken the same precaution for many years,...

Cataract/glaucoma connection.(House Call)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Q My mother, who just turned 75, has cataracts and glaucoma. Could you tell me if these two troubling problems often occur at the same time? M.A., Dallas A Cataracts and glaucoma, both painless and both robbers of vision, are common...

A New Year's money resolution.(Money Talks)
January 1, 2004... The new year-2004--is here. joys of the holiday season fading memories and the bills are starting to arrive. If you're like many Americans, you've already got a plan of action for meeting your New Year's resolutions. If not, it's not too late...

A road map to success: do you practice patience in the things you do? Or are you impatient, overly eager, too zealous in your pursuits?(For Brothers Only)(Column)
January 1, 2004... A Brother told me a joke the other day. Ever heard the one about the old bull and the young bull? It goes something like this: "One day, there was an old bull and a young bull grazing in a field. Down in the valley, far below them, they see a...

Nautilus SelectTech.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2004... Shape up after the holidays with NAUTILUS SelectTech adjustable dumbbells, which are small, easy to use and perfect for anyone wanting to get in shape or stay in shape. (nautilusgroup.com)

Nokia music.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2004... NOKIA 3300 music device incorporates portable digital music player, stereo FM radio, enhanced ring tones and digital recorder for an exceptional musical experience. Compatible with Cingular GSM/GpRS 850/1900 MHz phone Network.

Botanical Body Collection.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Fresh, natural and Gentle, Fashion Fair Cosmetics' BOTANICAL BODY COLLECTION pampers your body nature's way. Botanical Body Wash is a moisture-rich foaming gel. Botanical Body Polisher keeps skin beautifully polished and soft with its...

Megahertz hair.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Mhz. MEGAHERTZ Hi:Frequency styling products are an innovative line of professionally engineered hair-care products that are perfect for quick and easy styling. Provides long lasting, flexible hold and maximum control and definition.

Capture view.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MEADE's versatile compact binocular with integrated high resolution digital camera is perfect for anyone who wants to view the action up close and capture it digitally as well.

Bose home system.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... BOSE's 3.2.1 GS DVD home entertainment system has performance benefits of five-speaker surround sound system with just two visible speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass module. Incorporates AM/FM stereo tuner, DVD/CD player, amplification and...

Travel guide January: what's happening where!(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... IN January, the nation and time world celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Perhaps the biggest celebration will be held in King's Atlanta hometown, beginning with the annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner and commemorative services...

Fruits of the kingdom.(Sister Speak)
January 1, 2004... WHEN Dr. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929, seed was sown that became an oak tree in the modern civil rights forest. And even though his life would have a short season in human terms, his harvest is still producing fruit. When the young King was...

Musiq Soulchild takes soul music to the next level.(Sounding Off)(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2004... MUSIQ SOULCHILD is back with a third recording, SOULSTAR (Def Soul), that lights up the charts with good vibes and catchy rhythms. The multitalented artist continues to mesmerize listeners with his special brand of music. On this recording...

Artist spotlight.(Sounding Off)(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2004... With verve classic styling and a beautiful voice, jazz singer NNENNA FREELON delivers on her new recording, LIVE (Concord Records). On this first-ever live recording by the talented vocalist, composer, producer and arranger, she offers several...

What's hot.(Sounding Off)('THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING')(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2004... KAREN CLARK SHEARD energized the gospel music scene with her vibrant new recording, THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING (Elektra). With a combination of live and studio tracks, Sheard captures the spirit and passes it along to listeners. Gospel duo Mary...

Also noted.(Sounding Off)
January 1, 2004... ALSO NOTED: BeBe Winans, MY CHRISTMAS PRAYER (Hidden Beach); GOSPEL GREATS CHRISTMAS (Verity), featuring Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Richard Smallwood and others; Dot-tie Peoples, THE WATER I GIVE (AIR Gospel); Angella...

How to prepare your child for success.(Parenting)
January 1, 2004... THE first step on the long road to preparing your child for success is ensuring that he or she is comfortable in approaching the hundreds, if not thousands, of tests students are forced to take. No factor in the educational process is more...

Corporate attire (doesn't have to be boring).(Beauty & Style)
January 1, 2004... CLOTHES may not make the woman, but they can definitely make or break her career. In corporate America, business attire isn't just preferred, it's expected, and an impeccable style of dress is a must for Sisters who are just entering the...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Some jobs can be tough on your face. SHARON LEAL, starring in her fourth season as Marilyn Sudor on the hit FOX television show Boston Public, works hard to keep the heavy makeup and hot studio lights from ruining her skin's natural glow. Her...

No more drama! Make 2004 your year!
January 1, 2004... He said he wouldn't leave you, but he did. You were promised a raise, but it never came. With your will diminished and your wallet empty, you put off plans to go back to school, to start your own business, or to write your first book, for...

Best career choices and moves in a tight economy.
January 1, 2004... ESPITE the doom and gloom of headlines that show increasing corporate cutbacks, recruitment specialists say job-seekers can still land on their feet as they take the leap of entering or even re-entering the job market. The key to that success...

Holiday on the beach.
January 1, 2004... IN the past, travel during the holidays has been frowned upon in favor of hearth and home. But an intrepid group of wanderers have made the holiday season their favorite time of the year for travel. For Frank and Recy Tatum, who own a...

Southern-fried hip-hop: down-home lyrics and strong dance grooves are ingredients of a tasty menu.
January 1, 2004... WHETHER it's grubbing at a local barbecue spot Memphis, bling-blinging while riding in a Caddy on Peachtree Street, or just kicking it at a joint on Bourbon Street, the Southern lifestyle has taken the hip-hop world by storm. Once the butt of...

Soul yoga: reconnecting your mind, body and spirit.(Body talk)
January 1, 2004... SOME call it the "science of life." Others believe it's a "healing art." Still others say it's the "in" exercise that can help you look better and feel better. By whatever name, yoga has become one of the most popular fitness trends in recent...

How Tyler Perry rose from homelessness to a $5 million mansion.
January 1, 2004... ON a warm and breezy Georgia morning, a tall, toned and down-to-earth Tyler Perry swaggers onto the front porch of his grand palace, dressed to the nines. The 34-year-old new-school playwright, who has, he says, made over $50 million writing...

Sizzling swimwear 2004.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
January 1, 2004... Dazzle the beach crowd in sizzling bikini: aqua and brown print bikini by SUNSET SEPARATES, pastel pink print bikini with bow detail by BARE ASSETS, and lilac tropical print bikini with bead detail by PURSUIT. Red makes the beach even...

The king: nobody knows.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The private King (left) demonstrates his pool skills to Chicago youth during his Chicago open-housing campaign in the late 1960s. During a rare three-week Jamaica vacation (top), King cools off in a swimming pool and (below) works on his last...

Quick easy: healthy meals.(Date With a Dish)
January 1, 2004... The new year is here, representing a new beginning, and it is a good time to start focusing on a healthy diet. Preparing healthy dishes can be quick and easy, without requiring you to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The recipes on these...

Is celibacy the new virginity? Living the single life without sex.
January 1, 2004... AFTER a string of failed relationships, broken promises and a parade of commitment-phobic men, Shandra Johnson (not her real name) decided that she'd had enough. Rather than delving into another emotionally draining relationship, she decided to...

Can Lebron James repeat the Jordan miracle?
January 1, 2004... THEY call him "King James," n 18-year-old basketball phenomenon who, after only playing a handful of games in the NBA, has already become the most talked-about rookie in the history of the league. In the national spotlight since his junior...

Ebony: fashion fair chairpersons.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
January 1, 2004... WHEN the Ebony Fashion Fair resumes its 46th annual production on January 8 in Hopkinsville, Ky., it will continue to showcase the glitz and glamor that have been its trademark. The world's premier traveling fashion show features exquisite...

Alicia Keys: sounds off on men, love & fame.(Interview)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... ALICIA Keys is not your ordinary recording star. In fact, there is nothing ordinary about this vibrant 22-year-old musical dynamo. She's more than pretty enough to shake and shimmy scantily clad with the rest and best of the well-endowed...

The untold story: Black men and the new sex pills.
January 1, 2004... BROTHERS might not want to admit it right away, but Sisters and the doctors who know about these things will tell you in a minute that, despite the dominant myths about Black male sexuality, Black men--like all men--can experience sexual...