Ebony articles from January 2005

Ebony archives from January 2005

Alwyn Lewis: Kmart president and chief executive officer.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ALYWN LEWIS was named president and CEO of Kmart, making him the highest-ranking African-American executive in retailing. Lewis, a 26-year veteran in the retail field and a former president and CEO of Yum Brands, was selected for his expertise...

Alpha Blackburn: president and CEO, Blackburn Architects.(Speaking Of People)(Biography)
January 1, 2005... ALPHA COLES BLACKBURN is president and CEO of Blackburn Architects, lead architects of the recently completed National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. Blackburn and her late husband, Walter Blackburn, in conjunction with...

Star Jones.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... Star Jones and her fiance, Al Reynolds, make a wonderful couple, and your article, "Star Jones Talks About Her Man, Her Wedding, The Rumors, The Lies" (Dec. 2004), was very informative for me. I hope their relationship can survive all of the...

'I survived breast cancer'.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... Thank you for the article, "I Survived Breast Cancer" (Oct. 2004). Writing about strong women who survived this terrible sickness was so heartfelt and informative to women of color and women all over the world. I, too, had breast cancer,...

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
January 1, 2005... IN NEW YORK CITY, at the annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Dinner, one of the honorees, Virgis Colbert (second from left), executive vice president of Miller Brewing Co., is joined by his wife Angela and (l. to r.) presenter Lerone Bennett...

James Brown: co-host, Fox NFL Sunday.(Center Stage)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... James Brown Co-host, Fox NFL Sunday AS the NFL season rumbles to a close and teams maneuver for playoff berths in preparation for Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla., one thing remains constant--the calming, steady presence of James (JB)...

5 questions for: Kwame Toure Jackson.(Front Row)(Interview)
January 1, 2005... WHEN Donald Trump fired Kwame Jackson last season on the NBC reality show, The Apprentice, some Americans assumed at would be the last they would hear from the boyishly handsome, buttoned-down Harvard graduate. But they were wrong. Kwame has...

Honoring the dreamer and the dream.(Book Shelf)(Martin Luther King, Jr.)(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2005... Books, words, a symphony of sermons, these were the life's blood of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (pictured preparing the manuscript for one of his major books). This month when the world celebrates the 76th anniversary of Dr. King's...

I Feel Good: a Memoir of a Life of Soul.(Top Shelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... I FEEL GOOD: A MEMOIR OF A LIFE OF SOUL (New American Library, $24.95) by James Brown, with an introduction by Marc Eliot, is the story of the hardest-working man in show business, in his own words. From his childhood memories to his musical...

The Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment.(Top Shelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF WORKING IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT (Berkley Hardcover, $14.95) by noted author and pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes explains how to find true success at work and keep that Sunday spirit going all week long. His simple and...

Did I Tell You I Love You Today?(Children's Corner)(Children's Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2005... DID I TELL YOU I LOVE YOU TODAY? (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $16.95 each) by Deloris Jordan with Roslyn M. Jordan (illustrated by Shane W. Evans) is a picture book demonstrating a parent's love and support. Written by Michael...

The Legend of Buddy Bush.(Children's Corner)(Children's Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2005... THE LEGEND OF BUDDY BUSH (Margaret K. McElderry, $15.95) by Sheila P. Moses captures and inspires the reader with a true story of segregation and racism told to her by the author's late grandmother. The story is set in the 1940s in North...

In the Small, Small Night.(Children's Corner)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)
January 1, 2005... IN THE SMALL, SMALL NIGHT (Greenwillow Books, $16.99) by Jane Kurtz (illustrated by Rachel Isadora) is a comforting story about family and staying connected even when they are an ocean apart. A brother and sister have moved to the United States...

Let's Talk About Race.(Children's Corner)(Children's Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2005... In LETS TALK ABOUT RACE (Harper-Collins Publishers, $15.99) by Julius Lester (illustrated by Karen Barbour), the author uses a free-verse story to explore race and what makes each of us special. "I write because our lives are stories," Lester...

And don't forget: Dark Designs and Visual Culture.(Children's Corner)(Children's Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2005... AND DON'T FORGET: DARK DESIGNS AND VISUAL CULTURE (Duke University Press, $23.95) by Michele Wallace compiles more than 50 of the articles she has written over the past 15 years on gender and racial politics. Included are previously unpublished...

Strength to love.(Sister Speak)(Martin Luther King Jr.)
January 1, 2005... In many parts of the world, the January holiday honoring the three Kings, the gift of the magi, is a national holiday. Every January America commemorates the gift of the life and spirit of our own "king," Martin Luther King Jr. King's road...

How to create the best financial plan.(Money Talks)
January 1, 2005... YOU vowed to do better last year. You pledged that you would save more, spend less and budget at every corner. But your belief in a prosperous New Year vanished with Santa and his helpers. Part of the problem, according to financial expert...

DNA test and pap test.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Q I'm a 33-year-old woman with two children, and there have been two women in my family who had cervical cancer. I'm so afraid because I think I could be next. Can you give me information about the new DNA test for cervical cancer, and does it...

Weight & cancer danger.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Q Now that I'm 35 and overweight, I realize that I've battled my weight most of my life. Is there really a cancer danger for overweight women? C.D., Phoenix A Doctors say yes because studies already have linked excessive weight with...

Arthritis & cracking knuckles.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
January 1, 2005... Q My 11-year-old son cracks his knuckles all the time. Can is lead to arthritis later in his life? T.M., Richmond, Va. A Medical researchers say there is no evidence to indicate that cracking knuckles causes arthritis. Cracking the...

January: what's happening where!(Ebony Travel Guide)(Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... ALBANY, N.Y. * The New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Memorial Observance. Convention Center, Empire State Plaza. Jan. 17. ATLANTA * Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Center...

A New Year's resolution.(For Brothers Only)
January 1, 2005... Millions of Americans sing, or attempt to sing, "Auld Lang Syne" at the beginning of a new year. And while most of us probably never knew that "Auld Lang Syne" literally means "the good old days," we have historically practiced what the age-old...

The Soweto Gospel Choir.(Sounding Off)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... THE Soweto Gospel Choir introduces its magnetic energy, joyful spirits and glorious harmonies to U.S. audiences with its American debut, Voices From Heaven (Shanachie). The awe-inspiring vocal ensemble performs in eight different languages and...

Artist spotlight: Kai Alece.(Sounding Off)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... New artist KAI ALECE demonstrates that she has what it takes--a great voice and insightful lyrics--to be a music star on REASON, SEASON OR LIFETIME (G-Rod Records). Her soothing, earthy voice with range and dimension is perfect for the soul,...

Also noted.(Sounding Off)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... WOW Gospel 2005 (Verity); RAMSEY LEWIS, Love Songs (Columbia/Legacy); DAVID SANBORN, Closer (Verve); BILLIE HOLIDAY, Billie on Billie (GRP); MICHEL CAMILO, Same Mother (Blue Note); WYNTON MARSALIS, original score for documentary Unforgivable...

Stay in touch with OGO.(Ebony Essentials)(from AT&T Wireless )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... OGO[TM] from AT&T Wireless is the first and only wireless messaging device with unlimited instant messaging and e-mail from AOL, MSN and Yahoo! plus text messaging, all in one simple device. Hip and affordable, Ogo targets teens and young...

Super Light.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2005... LUMATEC'S Everest[TM] Reading Light combines the latest "light emitting diode" (LED) technology with innovative design. Energy-efficient clip-on light burns for 100 hours on four AAA batteries. (lumatec.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Kwanzaa Cards.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2005... KWANZAACARDS, other greeting cards and gift items are among the offerings from Angel Greetings Inc., created by poet/school teacher S. Angela Bynum. (angelgreetings.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Candelabra.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2005... AFRICAN MASK candelabra/kinara transforms any meal or celebration into a special occasion. This hand-carved treasure from Kenya can be used as centerpiece or on a mantel. (Available at ntimeco.com or 1-877-236-8463.) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Perfect Finish.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS' Perfect Finish Creme Makeup is a lightweight cream foundation with adjustable natural-looking coverage that stays color true for hours. Available in 15 shades. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Eclectric appliances.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... HAMILTON BEACH ELECTRICS[TM] make it easy to jazz up your kitchen with die-cast metal appliances in head-turning colors, such as intrigue blue blender and apple green drink mixer. (www.counterscaping.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fragrant breeze.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Scentstories[TM] by Febreze[TM] is a new way to spread pleasant fragrances throughout your home. Specially designed disc player has variety of scent-themed discs (garden, beach, mountain trail, vanilla) so you can choose scent as you would your...

Diamond time.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... ICE TEK'S traditional round chronograph watch has large numbers and vibrant colors, and is available with three carats of full-cut white diamonds set in the bezel, lugs and crown. Available with diamonds only on dial. Dial and strap variations...

Black Heritage.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... HURRIET TUBMAN miniature pewter sculpture card holder is among Black Heritage Collection created by L.A. artist Kenn Brown. Also available are card holders with sculptures of Sojourner Truth, Phillis Wheatley and Frederick Douglass, and chess...

What would King do now?(Martin Luther King, Jr.)
January 1, 2005... Martin Luther King III President and CEO, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change ONE of the questions I am frequently asked in one form or another is "What would your father do if he were alive today?" It's an...

Jump-start: your fitness plan.(Body Talk)
January 1, 2005... STOP! Put down the leftovers and back away from the fridge. If you're like the millions of other Black Americans who gave up fitness for food during the holidays, then it's past time to get back on track. Whether you've been committed to...

Making your own sun & fun close to home.(vacations)
January 1, 2005... THE gusts and gales of last season's hurricanes have prompted many winter travelers to look in their own back yard, or at least close to home, for vacation fun. And for the savvy traveler, as the jazz standard goes--"Now's the time!" For...

Money management for children: teaching kids about investing funds today can help make a better tomorrow.(Parenting)
January 1, 2005... REARING financially responsible children can be tough in a society saturated with the blinding flash of bling-bling jewelry, cell phones, luxury cars and $100-plus basketball shoes. One thing the media images do not cover is how to save for...

Low-carb: cooking with soul.(Date With a Dish)
January 1, 2005... With more and more people watching their carbohydrate intake, it appears that the low-carb revolution is here to stay. Whether you are just starting a low-carb weight-loss program or are continuing one, you can incorporate the recipes on these...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)
January 1, 2005... "I can't be blamed for my behavior. I suffer from 'middle child syndrome.'" "I've learned my lesson--don't get caught." "I didn't offer my seat on the bus to an old lady today, so she sat on me." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Ocean drive.(Ebony Fashion Fair '05)(swimwear)
January 1, 2005... Now is the time to assess your swimwear to get ready for that winter getaway. Hot on the beaches at resorts this season will be colorful bikinis in solids with piping and prints that range from tie-dyed to florals to bold stripes and retro...

Outside the lines in the NFL: African-Americans tackle key roles in the front office.(National Football League)
January 1, 2005... ART SHELL Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Development for the NFL Shell manages all football operations and development, including regular-season and post-season, NFL Europe League operations and the NFL Officiating...

Power-dressing for professionals: corporate, casual and chic.(Beauty & Style)
January 1, 2005... POWER-dressing isn't what it used to be. In years past, professional women were trapped in dull business attire, even while attending after-work events. But in today's more colorful corporate world, as the accompanying photographs indicate, you...

Denzel at 50.(Denzel Washington)(Biography)
January 1, 2005... TWENTY-THREE years after he made what one writer called an "inauspicious" movie debut in a comedy called Carbon Copy, Denzel Washington, the actor, director, public presence and Icon, is celebrating his 50th birthday with the class that has...

Jumpstart your new year: try a new workout.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Sometimes the biggest hurdle to exercising is staying motivated. If you've been doing the same workout for a while, chances are you may be getting bored. Consider signing up for something you've always wanted to try, like indoor rock climbing...

Sex and the spirit: SOS for Single Christian Sisters.(African American women)
January 1, 2005... WE all know the fairy tale. Single Christian Sister meets Single Christian Brother. The two fall in love and get married in a luxurious wedding in the church where the bride grew up or, better yet, the church where they met. They live happily...

Jack Johnson and the Great White Hope.
January 1, 2005... NO other single event dug so deep into world consciousness until the Lindbergh flight 17 years later. More reporters covered it than covered the Russo-Japanese War, and it received more space in British newspapers than major events of the...

Behind the boardroom.
January 1, 2005... A major national conference of Blacks who sit on the boards of major corporations spotlighted the importance of increasing the number of Black corporate board directors and creating better economic opportunities for African-Americans and all...

Kimberly Elise loosed.(Biography)
January 1, 2005... AFTER a decade of spectacular performances in background roles, Kimberly Elise was loosed in 2004 after three roles that put her on Hollywood's A-List. In 2002, she portrayed the steely spouse opposite Denzel Washington in John Q, followed by...

Queen Latifah: changes her figure and her tune.(Biography)
January 1, 2005... Queen Latifah has plenty to dance and be happy about. The multitalented entertainer who got her start as a rapper and then conquered television with a hit sitcom and a talk show, now sparkles on the silver screen and gets accolades for her many...

Ebony fashion fair chairpersons.
January 1, 2005... THE elegance, glamor and flair that are synonymous with the world's premier traveling fashion show will be on display again when the Ebony Fashion Fair show resumes its 47th annual production on January 6 in Bowling Green, Ky. The "Living...

Jill in the 'Hood: Philly native soars on the record charts yet reaches back to help Black youth.(Jill Scott, singer)
January 1, 2005... JILL Scott has taken her music to the top of the record charts and around the world, but her heart is never far from the 'hood. The acclaimed singer, songwriter and poet, who blessed the music world with Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1...