Ebony articles from July 2004

Ebony archives from July 2004

President pro tempore, Louisiana State Senate.(Speaking Of People)
July 1, 2004... DIANA BAJOIE is the first woman to preside over the Louisiana State Senate as president pro tempore. She began her legislative career as the first woman member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and later became the first...

Chairman, Chicago Stock Exchange.(Speaking Of People)
July 1, 2004... VALERIE JARRETT is the first African-American woman to serve as chairman of the Chicago Stock Exchange, one of the largest financial markets in the United States. As chairman of the financial auction market, known as the "Exchange Capitol of...

Black engineer of the year.(Speaking Of People)
July 1, 2004... DALLAS DELANEY has been named 2004 Black Engineer of the Year by Black Engineer magazine. Delaney, 41, received the award based on his 13-year history in project management, operations and engineering with Abbott Laboratories, and for the...

Usher.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Thank you for the article, "Usher's Confession On Love, Sex, Music And The Real Reason He And Chilli Split" (June 2004), which really enlightened me about this young, talented entertainer. He seems to have his head on straight, and some of the...

Tyra Banks.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Just sending my thanks for the article, "Tyra Banks: The Joys And Perils Of Being A Top Model" (May 2004). I have always been a fan of Tyra Banks, but I don't think she has always been given the credit for being the phenomenal woman that she...

Brown v. Board.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I thoroughly enjoyed the special section on the "50 Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education" (May 2004). By providing insightful contexts and pertinent details about this momentous occurrence, the reader is aware Brown did not just legally...

Al Green.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Thank you, EBONY, for your wonderful article, "Al Green: "I Can't Stop'" (April 2004), which brings us up to date on the singer's life. Through the years, he has been a great source of inspiration through his singing. Being a pastor...

Ebony observation.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I would just like to say I'm proud of EBONY magazine, and I hope you keep up the good work. The articles and stories are very informational and the pictures are very clear and full of color. Shannon Christopher Gulfport, Miss.

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... AT THE SUMNER, MISS., COURTHOUSE, EBONY Associate Editor Cloyte Murdock covered the Emmett Till murder trial. During the proceedings, she was flanked, on this day, by U.S. Rep. Charles C. Diggs (D-Mich.) (I.) and fellow journalist Jimmy Hicks...

Stevie Wonder returns!(Center Stage)
July 1, 2004... FOR Stevie Wonder, it's a time to love and to live, and this 54-year-old artist is doing just that--living well, loving life and continuing to deliver incredible music. The world is anxiously awaiting a new recording from the former child...

Live smart, live well.(Bookshelf)(Dr. Gavin's Health Guide for African Americans: How to Keep Yourself And Your Children Well )(Brief Article)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... The national medical Association and leading medical specialists have launched a national campaign to address the multiple health risks in Black America. Morehouse College School of Medicine President James R. Gavin III, M.D., Ph.D., has...

Also noted.(Front Row)
July 1, 2004... In Gotham Diaries (Hyperion, $23.95) Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony give the reader a glimpse into the fashionable and urbane world of New York's Black upper crust and their new money. Their characters come with the requisite...

Topshelf mysteries.(Front Row)(Littele Scarlet)(Orange Crushed: An Ivy League Mystery)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
July 1, 2004... There's nothing like a good mystery for summer reading, and this summer there are two whodunits that fit the bill, with an inherent set of compelling contrasts. Both are sequels of popular series, one book is set in the East and one in the...

Winning is important.(For Brothers Only)
July 1, 2004... I WANTED to jump into the conversation. But it was not my daughter, and it was not my place. After all, I had my hands full with my own offspring. Keeping one 7-year-old emotionally stable was a full-time job in and of itself. So I was in no...

Ebony travel guide: July: what's happening where!(National Black Arts Festival)(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... WHAT'S HAPPENING WHERE! ATLANTA * Bubbling Brown Sugar, Play starring Diahann Carroll. Fox Theatre. July 16-24. * 10th National Black Arts Festival. This years theme is centered on the artistic achievements of women--"Sister...

Mortgage Scams.(Money Talks)
July 1, 2004... IN the quest for the American Dream, buying a home is a top priority. And with enticingly low mortgage rates and record levels of home ownership, many people who never dreamed such a dream are seeking mortgages in an attempt to finance that...

Penile implant removal.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
July 1, 2004... Q I had a "mini-stroke" in 1990, and two years later I got a penile implant. I should have waited because I didn't know all of these pills to help erectile problems would come on the market so soon. Now I want to know if the implant can be...

Benefits of folio acid.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
July 1, 2004... Q I am pregnant with my first child, and my husband and I want to make sure that we get our baby off to a good start. Several people say that I should be taking folic acid while I'm pregnant. What is the connection between folic acid and...

The 'second wind' mystery.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
July 1, 2004... Q I'm a routine runner. Can you tell me what happens when you get a second wind? T.J., San Francisco A The second wind, a point when you suddenly feel refreshed during exertion, is actually a release of endorphins into the blood...

Shine your light.(Sister Speak)(Fannie Lou Hamer)
July 1, 2004... IT was, as Stevie Wonder would write years later, "Hotter Than July," in America that Freedom Summer. It wasn't only the climate, because it was always hot in Mississippi in July, but the brutal murders there of three young civil rights...

Tarralyn Ramsey: oh, what a voice!(Sounding Off)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
July 1, 2004... TARRALYN RAMSEY bursts onto the music scene with a self-titled debut CD (Casablanca/Universal) that showcases an incredible voice and is sure to draw comparisons to Whitney Houston. Among standouts are the catchy "Going Crazy," the...

Gerald Albright.(Artist Spotlight)(KICKIN' IT UP)(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
July 1, 2004... Saxophonist and composer Gerald Albright is kicking high on his new release, KICKIN' IT UP (GRP), on which he delivers a vibrant set packed with melodious songs perfect for cruising through summer. Seven of the 10 cuts are Albright's original...

What's hot!(Sounding Off)(A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson)(Sound Recording Review)
July 1, 2004... The music of one of gospel's greatest voices comes to life via LYNDA RANDLE on A TRIBUTE TO MAHALIA JACKSON (Gaither Music). Though Randle sings gospel classics in a style reminiscent of Mahalia, she adds her own distinctive, passionate flair...

Also noted.(Sounding Off)
July 1, 2004... ALSO NOTED: Lenny Kravitz, Baptism (Virgin); Trina Broussard, The Same Girl (Universal Motown); Truth Hurts, Ready Now (Pookie); Mario Winans, Hurt No More (Bad Boy/Universal); Del, Go All Night (MBSC/WEA); Kieran (Black Rain); Young Rome, Food...

Brown face discs.(Ebony Essentials)(from Lauren Hutton's Good Stuff L.L.C.)
July 1, 2004... LAUREN HUTTON'S GOOD STUFF includes the Brown Face Disc that she created specifically for ethnic skin tones of women over 35. Her line also includes seven-piece cosmetic brush set that is color coded to match products in disc....

Dark & lovely.(Ebony Essentials)
July 1, 2004... SOFTSHEEN CARSON'S DARK & LOVELY Moisture Replenishing System takes care of summer hair needs. System includes Daily Moisturizer, Conditioning Shampoo, Deep Conditioner, Instant Conditioner and Leave-In Styling Mist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Sangria pens.(Ebony Essentials)
July 1, 2004... FESTIVE WRITING INSTRUMENTS from Spain come in vibrant colors--green, blue, red or clear aluminum barrel. Choose ballpoint or fountain pen. Sangria Pens available at Levenger.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hot shades for sun.(Ebony Essentials)
July 1, 2004... SUPER COOL sunglasses are a must-have for summer fun. Sunglass Hut offers variety in class and sass to protect eyes from harmful rays. Shown here are Prada rood-style sunglasses and Chanel shades with tortoise shell and rhinestone accents....

Color cubes.(Ebony Essentials)
July 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR'S[R] COLOR CUBES are available in two color combinations of four cubes of lip-gloss to use alone, over lipstick or blended to make new colors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fashionable fan.(Ebony Essentials)
July 1, 2004... KEEP A BREEZE flowing through summer with a contemporary ceiling fan that enhances your decor. This Pharos model is constructed of die cast zinc and is nickel plated with a matte lacquer coating. It provides a quality light source and out...

A wedding to remember.
July 1, 2004... In an elegant ballroom transformed into a living garden by thousands of pink and apricot flowers, Johnson Publishing Company President and CEO Linda Johnson Rice and automobile executive Mel Farr Sr. exchanged vows before an audience of...

Black health & fitness section.
July 1, 2004... Good health is a lifelong pursuit. One of the building blocks of continued health and longevity is exercise. I would dare say that the persons who remain healthy are those who continue to be physically active--even if not in the gym, but rather...

Why sisters are the no. 1 victims of HIV: and how you can avoid it.(Black Health & Fitness section)
July 1, 2004... THE statistics are as sad as they are shocking: * AIDS is the No. 1 killer of African-American young women (aged 23-34). * Black women are 23 times more likely to be diagnosed with AIDS than White women. * The leading cause of HIV...

Health hot line.(Black Health & Fitness section)
July 1, 2004... Heart Disease CORONARY heart disease is still America's No. 1 killer, and it's a condition that continues to hit the Black community especially hard. More specifically, doctors say, is the fact that not only are Black women with heart...

The Alzheimer's threat: striking younger blacks & posing problems for children of victims.(Black Health & Fitness section)
July 1, 2004... IT was hardly noticed at first, but something was different. Mildred Edmonds' father, a widower, had always been a natty dresser, an active church member and attentive to details. But gradually, all that changed. The 20-year deacon began...

Life goes on *: be an organ/tissue donor.(Black Health & Fitness section)
July 1, 2004... EVERY 13 minutes someone, somewhere in the United States is added to the nation's organ transplant waiting list, a list that already includes more than 84,000 people waiting for a heart, kidney, lung, pancreas, liver, intestines, cornea, skin,...

Taking it off: 50 pounds or more lighter, obesity victims reveal their secrets.(Black Health & Fitness section)
July 1, 2004... FIGHTING fat has become a national obsession. And while fat jokes used to be the staple of every stand-up comic, the health problems that stem from being overweight are no laughing matter. "Obesity is a national problem and it is associated...

Staying fit in the spotlight: some newsmakers take effective steps to maintain good health.(Body Talk)
July 1, 2004... FOR those who live their lives in the spotlight, it's often difficult to find the time and the get-up-and-go to make the effort to stay in shape and reduce the stress in their lives. But they realize that every little bit helps and can lead to...

Taking the bumps out of shaving.(Black Health & Fitness section)
July 1, 2004... HAROLD Williams can remember that he just couldn't wait until he was old enough to shave. As a child, he watched his father every morning and equated that morning ritual with being an adult. Now, 22 years later, Williams is walking in his...

The low-down on low carbs.(Date With a Dish)
July 1, 2004... Diets change just about as often as fashions, and much of the focus today is on low-carb diets, which require dieters to eat less carbohydrates. The diet is based on the restriction of processed and refined carbohydrates, and limiting the...

Dangerous curves: fabulous fashions for fuller figures.(Beauty & Style)
July 1, 2004... REAL women have curves and aren't afraid to show them. This summer, curvaceous Sisters everywhere are celebrating their unique sense of style, showing the world that size doesn't matter for women who believe in themselves and know how to wear...

Baseball's pitch for diversity: "America's Game" is scoring with minority vendors.
July 1, 2004... IF you ask Towanda J. Scott, she'll tell you in no uncertain terms that baseball saved her life--specifically her business life. And she's not the only one who has benefited, considering the varying degrees of success that several...

Fine-tuning family reunion plans: preparation is the to key a successful and memorable celebration.
July 1, 2004... IT's that time of year, again--time for you and your loved ones to get together with your extended family for that long-awaited annual or semi-annual reunion. It's a tradition and a trend that has increased greatly over the past few years, as...

Ebony's top black high school seniors.
July 1, 2004... THE Class of 2004 Top Black High School Seniors represent the resolve of many African-American teens to master a high school curriculum and, volunteer within their communities. Despite the turbulent times in which we five, they are keeping...

Is gay rights a civil rights issue? A symposium leaders debate same-sex marriages and gay and lesbian rights.
July 1, 2004... Yes Julian Bond Civil Rights Leader, Board Chairman, NAACP ARE gay rights civil rights? Of course they are. "Civil rights" are positive legal prerogatives--the right to equal treatment before the law. These are rights shared by...

The ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
July 1, 2004... Q I am a 39-year-old Black other of two kids and I in not dating anyone now. It seems to me that men are scarce these days. Many men don't have jobs, apartments, self-control or self-worth. Lots of women, including myself, find themselves alone...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)
July 1, 2004... "If you're easily offended, you should stay away from the chef's special surprise." "Honey, our front yard is full of dogs, howling along with your singing." "My great-grandfather says he used to walk 10 miles to school. I think...

Resort wear: summer '04.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
July 1, 2004... In their spring and summer collections, top designers from around the world offer an abundance of designs that are perfect for summer resort wear. Whether you are vacationing in the Caribbean, on the beaches of Florida or California, on a...

How and when to have 'the big talk': answering the tough questions and finding the right answers for your children.(Parenting)
July 1, 2004... WHEN it comes to sex, many parents struggle between saying too much, too little--or nothing at all. Still, other parents fear that talking about sex will actually encourage their children to engage in premature behavior. But recent research...

Single, sassy & successful sisters of 2004.
July 1, 2004... THEY are beautiful, independent and gifted. From an actress to a fitness expert to a singer and to the NAACP health director, these ladies make no apologies for knowing what they want in a man. These 28 singles--also including doctors, lawyers,...

Hottest TV hunks.(Sean Patrick Thomas, Henry Simmons and Keith Hamilton Cobb)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... BLACK MEN used to be curious novelties in Hollywood. They've come a mighty long way from being little more than set decoration or stereotypical buddies to White stars or criminal elements often getting picked off by bullets long before credits...

New designs for living: creating an audio/video haven.
July 1, 2004... ENTERTAINMENT professionals and executives have long favored home theaters and elaborate media rooms. With the recent upsurge in plasma and LCD television flat-screens, more homeowners in general are getting their residences wired for surround...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.(Mamie Till Mobley)(Illustration)
July 1, 2004... MAMIE TILL MOBLEY, the mother of Emmett Till, celebrates at the 1991 dedication of Emmett Till Road on Chicago's South Side. She is joined by Rosa Parks, Mayor Richard M. Daley and former Mayor Eugene Sawyer. The August 28,1955, lynching of...