Ebony articles from January 2006

Ebony archives from January 2006

Wilma Grey: director of the Newark Public Library.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Wilma Grey is director of the Newark Public Library, where she is charged with revitalizing its branches, supervising community library services and leading a $76 million renovation and expansion project. She is the first African-American woman...

Dean P. Baquet: editor of the Los Angeles Times.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Dean P. Baquet is editor of the Los Angeles Times. He is the first African-American to hold the post. Baquet joined the paper in 2000 as managing editor. Prior to that, he worked at the New York Times, where he was the national editor and an...

Stafford L. Thompson Jr.: VP & corporate actuary of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co.(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company has named Stafford L. Thompson Jr. vice president and corporate actuary. In this position, his responsibilities include monitoring pricing insurance, developing corporate strategy and supervising...

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)
January 1, 2006... IN NEW YORK CITY, Johnson Publishing Co. President and CEO Linda Johnson Rice (2rid from I.) is joined by award recipients and attendees at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund's National Equal Justice Award Dinner. Rice was recognized...

Beyonce and Tina Knowles.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Beyonce and Tina Knowles, her mother, make a wonderful team, working together to create some of the most attractive and "functional" fashions on the market today. In the recent article, "A Family Affair: Beyonce & Tina Knowles Launch...

Denzel, Halle & Jamie.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... I recently purchased the 60th anniversary issue of Ebony magazine (Nov. 2005). And in my opinion, this is the most inspiring issue of any magazine that I've ever read. The reason that I am personally inspired is because I'm a 32-year-old...

5 questions for: Tonya Pinkins.(Interview)
January 1, 2006... Fourteen years ago, actress Tonya Pinkins surpassed even her loftiest dreams. She won a Tony Award in 1992 for her Broadway performance in Jelly's Last Jam. She was in top physical shape. She was married to the love of her life and had...

Tyler James Williams: star of Everybody Hates Chris.(CENTER STAGE)(Interview)
January 1, 2006... IT'S hard for Tyler James Williams to recall a time when he didn't act. Sure, the star of the hit UPN sitcom Everybody Hates Chris is only 13, but he's been earning an acting paycheck since he was 4. He got his start on Sesame Street,...

The marble challenge: re-imagine the past.(Living Black History: How Re-Imagining the African-American Past Can Remake America's Racial Future)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... On the heels of the passing of Rosa Parks, "the mother of the Civil Rights Movement," comes a relevant Black history book by the scholar Manning Marable. In his new book, LIVING BLACK HISTORY: HOW RE-IMAGINING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PAST CAN...

On Michael Jackson.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Michael Jackson. Who is he? What is his story? Few have been able to answer those questions. And few have been able to piece together the complex puzzle of Jackson's life, let alone place it into a social context. But Margo Jefferson, the...

Fledgling.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Octavia E: Butler is back with her first novel in seven years, FLEDGLING (Seven Stories Press, $24.95). In the book, Butler tells the story of Shori, an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarming un-human needs and abilities lead her to a...

What God Can Do.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... In WHAT GOD CAN DO (Atria Books, $22) Deborah Mathis, bears witness to God's goodness by sharing true stories of ordinary people, their accounts, pitfalls and triumphs, and how God can turn bad situations around for the better--even for the...

Yellowblack.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2006... YELLOWBLACK (Third World Press, $22.95) is the autobiography of the early life of Haki R. Madhubuti. The work provides a gripping account of the first 21 years in the life of the award-winning poet, educator and political activist.

Do You See What I See: A Diversity Tale for Retaining People of Color.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE: A DIVERSITY TALE FOR RETAINING PEOPLE OF COLOR (Pfeiffer/Wiley, $35), by Janice Fenn and Chandra G. Irvin, offers human resource professionals, managers and leaders an imaginative tale for understanding what it takes to...

My Face Is Black Is True: Callie House and the Struggle for Ex-slave Reparations.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... In MY FACE IS BLACK IS TRUE: CALLIE HOUSE AND THE STRUGGLE FOR EXSLAVE REPARATIONS (Alfred A. Knopf, $26.95), Mary Frances Berry breathes new life into Callie House, whose courage, determination and leadership took the slave reparations...

Food for the Soul: Recipes and Stories from the Congregation of Harlem's Abyssinian Church.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2006... FOOD FOR THE SOUL: RECIPES AND STORIES FROM THE CONGREGATION OF HARLEM'S ABYSSINIAN CHURCH (Ballantine Books Hardcover, $27.95) features an introduction by the Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, the church's pastor.

On Beauty.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2006... Author Zadie Smith returns with ON BEAUTY (Penguin Press, $25.95), a funny and deft portrayal of family life, marriage, race, the clash of political and personal values, and the ways in which people deceive themselves and those they most love.

Sex. Lies. Murder. Fame.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Author Lolita Files sizzles as she takes "chick-lit" to a new level in SEX. LIES. MURDER. FAME. (Amistad/ HarperColllins, $24.95). This thriller takes on the world of book publishing, the media and society's obsession with fame and fortune...

Queens: Portraits of Black Women and Their Fabulous Hair.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... QUEENS: PORTRAITS OF BLACK WOMEN AND THEIR FABULOUS HAIR (Doubleday, $29.95) by Michael Cunningham, author of Crowns, and George Alexander, is the perfect coffee table gift book. QUEENS, which is more compact in size than most books of this...

1996.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2006... In 1996 (Third World Press, $19.95), Gloria Naylor, the National Book Award recipient, gives a fictional account of an invasion of privacy when a massive surveillance operation by the government swings out of control.

In Sheep's Clothing.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2006... IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING (Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing, $24), by Mary Monroe, introduces a woman dissatisfied with life who dreams big about happiness and passion, and what it will take to achieve them.

A Small Nation of People: W.E.B. Dubois and African American Portraits of Progress.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... A SMALL NATION OF PEOPLE: W.E.B. DUBOIS AND AFRICAN AMERICAN PORTRAITS OF PROGRESS (Amistad, $15.95) is a collection of 150 rare photographs of African-Americans since slavery and beyond, with essays by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Levering...

The Nia Guide for Black Women: Choosing Health and Wellness.(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2006... THE NIA GUIDE FOR BLACK WOMEN: CHOOSING HEALTH AND WELLNESS (Agate, $12.95), edited by Sheryl Huggins and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, offers practical advice for Black women seeking to address health issues.

Joplin's Ghost.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Author Tananarive Due affirms her mastery of both supernatural thrillers and historical fiction with JOPLIN'S GHOST (Atria, $25), a spellbinding tale of a young, beautiful and troubled R&B singer haunted by the spirit of the King of Ragtime,...

FAB: A Novel.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Now comes FAB: A NOVEL (Doubleday Books, $19.95) by four new fiction writers, Kieran Batts Morrow, Tiffany Anderson, Adrienne Carter and Tracy Richelle High, who recount the stories of four single friends looking for love in New York City and...

Taking the torch.(For Brothers Only)
January 1, 2006... COURAGEOUS, daring and defiant. Rosa Parks was all of that and more. Since her death, the country has learned more about the seamstress from Montgomery, Ala., who was small in statue, but big in heart. In all of the ceremonies and memorials,...

5 steps to total financial control.
January 1, 2006... IT'S a new year. But one glance at your checkbook reveals the same old financial problems. Practicing good money management skills is easier than many realize, especially when you follow some practical steps. I. Be real about what you spend....

January: what's happening where!(EBONY TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... ATLANTA * Atlanta Symphony Orchestra tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 13. * Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Jan. 14. * The Martin Luther King Jr....

The power of one.(SisterSpeak)
January 1, 2006... IT was a split-second decision. Not decided by committee. There was no ad-hoc study and no visible force behind her. She was alone. In the time it takes an average person to decide if she wants flies with that, or the sauce on the side,...

Pregnancy and weight gain.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Q My husband and I had our first child a little over two years ago, a little girl who is the picture of health. We're ready to have another child, but I'm hesitating because I gained so much weight during the first pregnancy. I'm sure the...

Food-related headaches.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(low carbohydrate diet)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Q I am a concerned 35-year-old woman who has been on a number of diets, including low-carb diets, because I'm constantly trying to lose weight. The problem is, each time I try to diet, I seem to get these terrible headaches. Is there some kind...

Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!(Ain't Nobody Worryin')(Journey of a Gemini)(Change It All )(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2006... ANTHONY HAMILTON takes us down South and beyond on his new recording, Ain't Nobody Worryin' (SoSo Def/Zomba), and it is a soulful, enlightening and entertaining ride. He starts out by passionately asking his love "Where Did It Go Wrong?" and...

Also noted.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)
January 1, 2006... BISHOP JOE SIMON, Time to Change (Parliament); JAMES E. WALL, Warm Embrace (King of Kings); MYRON BUTLER & LEVI, Set Me Free (EMI Gospel); DR. BOBBY JONES, A Gospel Experience... Live in Italy (Liquid 8/Umbria Jazz); DWIGHT TRIBLE, Living...

Steak knives. BAM!(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Wusthof-Trident in partnership with Emeril Lagasse expands EMERILWARE KNIVES with barn-worthy steak knives. The collection includes 18 kitchen knives and accessories; the knives feature laser-sharp blades and are crafted from a high-carbon...

Time for a king.(Ebony Essentials)(A6 watch from the King Collection)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... AVIANNE & CO. presents the A6 watch from the King Collection. It features standard diamond bezel, multicolor dials and Swiss automatic movement. (avianneandco.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Foundation on the go.(Ebony Essentials)(Fast Finish Foundation Sticks )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS Fast Finish Foundation Sticks allow you to apply makeup on the go. It is a creme-to-powder makeup that provides even coverage with a silky textured semi-matte finish. (www.fashioniair.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Kwanzaa tea set.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2006... CHINA DESIGNER JAMES W. ROLAND offers an exquisite porcelain tea set for Kwanzaa celebrations. The cup, saucer and teapot are trimmed in 14k gold and features kinara motif. (africanchinacloset.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tech-savvy handheld.(Ebony Essentials)(Palm T/X handheld)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... PALM, INC. introduces the Palm T/X handheld. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology, it features a large, high-resolution color screen so you easily can access and manage information while on the road or simply away from your...

Sony Bean MP3 player.(Ebony Essentials)
January 1, 2006... EBONY WEB BONUS! THE NEW SONY NW-E307 WALKMAN BEAN MP3 PLAYER is available in a pearlescent Tropical Ice Blue, Licorice Black or Cotton Candy Pink. The MP3 player can hold up to 695 songs with its one gigabyte of built-in memory....

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
January 1, 2006... Q Without jeopardizing our mother-daughter relationship, how can I gently let my mother know that I want to date a man who has disappointed me in the past and who happens to be the father of my child? If I decide to invite this man back into my...

Ebony fashion fair chairpersons.
January 1, 2006... GET ready for glamor, elegance and sophistication as the Ebony Fashion Fair, the world's premier traveling fashion show, begins its spring tour on January 5 in Hopkinsville, Ky., exhibiting the flair that has been celebrated and applauded by...

2005 Megafest[TM], Atlanta: MegaFest[TM] moments: brought to you by the makers of Pine-Sol[R] cleaners.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... More than 100 thousand people from more than 40 countries converged in Atlanta, Georgia, to celebrate the second annual MegaFest[TM], one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the United States. From August 3 to 6, 2005, families and friends...

Setting fitness goals for the New Year.(BODY TALK)
January 1, 2006... HOW many times have you kicked off the New Year vowing to get fit? How many times have you rolled out a rigorous fitness plan that lasted all of, well, 3 days out 365? How many times have you signed your name on the dotted line of an expensive...

Not for men only: the women of the NFL.
January 1, 2006... Although they don't punt, pass or kick, several talented women in the National Football League are making major contributions in the day-to-day operation of one of the country's most popular pastimes. They are professionals who exhibit...

Mid-career strategies: how to take it to the next level in corporate America.
January 1, 2006... WESTINA L. Matthews has experienced a career trajectory that most professionals in corporate America can only dream of. In a steady climb up the gilded corporate ladder at Merrill Lynch, she has flourished, even through mid-career. Today, she...

Kase Lawal: from Nigeria to Houston to history: when it comes to oil exploration, refining and trading, the head of CAMAC Holdings is in a class by himself.(Interview)
January 1, 2006... To hear Kase Lawal tell it, while his company has been successful in carving out a niche for itself, it still remains little more than a drop in the bucket" when compared to its competitors. But when the bucket is the trillion-dollar energy...

New you in a new year: practical strategies for bouncing back when life gets you down.
January 1, 2006... TAKE a deep sigh. 2005 is o-v-e-r! That means the drama, mistakes and heartaches are all in the past--if you let them stay there. It's time to press on to create a new, happier you. Maybe this is the time to take a look in the mirror. Are...

Travel getaways with a cultural theme.
January 1, 2006... TAKE a close-up snapshot of a wild African lion on a safari in Ghana. See where Josephine Baker and James Baldwin lived in Paris. Explore Bermuda's African Diaspora Heritage Trail that brings Black history alive with African customs. These...

How to prepare your children for divorce: the right steps can make the transition much smoother.(Parenting)
January 1, 2006... MARCUS THOMAS, a 21-year-old theater student, clearly remembers the breakup of his mother and stepfather. A fall bite was in the air, he says, on the day that he and his mother packed their suitcases and left the family's comfortable suburban...

Sensational swimwear.(EBONY FASHION FAIR '06)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Your resort hideaway is beckoning, but is your swimwear wardrobe ready? From the modest beachgoer to the flashy sunbather, there's the perfect swimsuit for every style preference, size and shape this resort season, Here are a few spectacular...

The battle against cold & flu bugs: the best defenses this season could be the most common-sense solutions.
January 1, 2006... DO you press the elevator button at work with your elbow? When using a public restroom, do you flush the toilet with your foot and use paper towels to open doors? You might be a germophobe. Or you could be one of the many smart people who are...

Hearty, homemade soups.(DATE With a Dish)
January 1, 2006... During the long, cold days and nights of winter, there is nothing like coming home to the aroma and taste of homemade soup. It is one of winter's wonders, one that can warm you up and soothe your soul. So try some of the following recipes and...

Hot hue revue: latest trends in high definition hair color.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
January 1, 2006... STRIKING HIGHLIGHTS and multihued layers are the trends in hair color this season. Hair care experts say that with an initial consultation with a professional colorist, combined with continued at-home maintenance, Sisters can have the best of...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(MTV personality La-La)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... On television, MTV personality La-La, co-host of Total Request Live, is always camera-ready, but when the cameras stop roiling, her face is practically bare. "I'm a natural girl at heart, so I only wear clear lip gloss and a bit of eye makeup."...

Her style ... your way.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Hidden Beauty Pore Minimizer )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... To show off your natural beauty, try the Hidden Beauty Pore Minimizer by Fashion Fair Cosmetics to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and to combat shine. Also try Noxzema's Continuous Clean Citrus Scrub for a healthy glow.

Hair care for sisters.(GETTING TO THE ROOT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... q: "I'm product of my natural premature gray highlights, but the're turning yellow. I want sparkling silver streaks like the jazz diva Nancy Wilson and the fabulous Lena Horne. What can I do?" --Almost a Silver Fox, Chicago. a: Dear...

Remebering Rosa Parks: the life and legacy of 'The mother of the Civil Rights Movement'.(Obituary)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2006... ON December 1, 1955, a 42-year-old lady with rimless glasses and a petite frame walked to Cleveland Avenue in the heart of downtown Montgomery, Ala., boarded the city bus, took a seat, said a single word, and the rest is history. Life...

The Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. connection.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... IT was a movement that began with a single step. A single action by Rosa Parks both propelled a youthful Martin Luther King Jr. into national leadership and forever intertwined their destiny. Today, it is virtually impossible to talk about...

Hail and farewell to Rosa Parks: 1913-2005.(Obituary)
January 1, 2006... SINGERS, politicians, preachers, civil rights leaders and just plain folks gathered in Detroit to pay their last respects to a woman who became an icon for equality after taking a courageous stand that would forever change America. More...

In memoriam: (a list of notable persons who died in 2005).(Obituary)
January 1, 2006... JOHN H. JOHNSON--Pioneer media mogul (EBONY and Jet) and businessman ROSA PARKS--"Mother of the Civil Rights Movement" OSSIE DAVIS--Award-winning actor, activist, producer, playwright, director VICTIMS OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND...