Ebony articles from July 2005

Ebony archives from July 2005

The insider.(Ebony issue features)
July 1, 2005... FOR 16 straight years, EBONY has produced a special Black Health & Fitness section, urging readers to take charge of their health by emphasizing the importance of preventive care and early intervention. And this year is no different. With so...

Dr. Marvalene Hughes: President, Dillard University.(Speaking Of PEOPLE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Dr. Marvalene Hughes is president of Dillard University in New Orleans, the first woman to hold the position permanently, succeeding interim president Dr. Bettye Parker Smith. Formerly the president of California State University, Stanislaus,...

William F. Owen JR., M.D.: Chancellor, University of Tennessee Health Science Center. (Speaking Of PEOPLE).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... William F. Owen Jr., M.D., is chancellor and vice president for health affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tenn. In this role, he introduces the latest business principles to the field of academic health...

Jerome Ringo: Chair, Board of Directors, National Wildlife Federation. (Speaking Of PEOPLE).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Jerome Ringo is chair of the board of directors for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the first African-American to hold a post with a major national conservation organization. He oversees the organization's administrative affairs,...

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)(McDonald's 50th anniversary celebration participants)
July 1, 2005... IN CHICAGO (above), attendees at the McDonald's 50th anniversary celebration include (l. to r) Dr. Willie Wilson, among the first Black franchise owners; Ralph Alvarez, president, McDonald's USA; Don Thompson, chief operating officer,...

Don Cheadle.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful article, "The Always 'Oscar Worthy" Don Cheadle" (June 2005). He is a terrific actor who makes any role his own. I think everyone witnessed just how great he is in the movie Hotel Rwanda. He...

Taye Diggs & Michael Michele.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... In regard to the article, "Taye Diggs and Michael Michele Open Up About TV's Kevin Hill, Being Sex Symbols And The Difficulties Of Making It In Hollywood" (May 2005), thank you. I recently had the pleasure of viewing their work. Wow! I found it...

Terrence Howard.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I thank you for the wonderful article, "Terrence Howard: Hollywood's 'Hottest" Heartthrob" (May 2005). He is one of my favorite actors, and he's also handsome! I am 73 years old and still go to movies (smile). I was very touched to hear that he...

Sisters, Beware.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Your article, "Sisters, Beware! Are You Really 'The One'--Or Just One of Many?" (May 2005), could not have come at a better time for me. Thanks to your article, I just ended a 1 1/2-year relationship (which turned out to be a friendship with...

Black College Queens.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I am a Tanzanian teaching Swahili at the University of Birmingham. I have been a regular reader and subscriber of EBONY since 1964. Thank you so much for your many excellent, uplifting articles in your magazine. Your excellent article,...

Sisterspeak.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... Joy Bennett Kinnon, I am writing you to commend you on your "Sisterspeak" subjects. Your stories are eye-opening and attention-grabbing. The stories are reality-awareness, the truth in today's society. Keep up the great work. I cannot wait...

For Brothers Only.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I would like to thank Mr. Kevin Chappell for his wonderful "For Brothers Only" column, "Don't Blame Mama!" (May 2005). I am a single Black mother raising a son, and I try to give him all the tools that he will need in life, but it's a struggle...

Princess Kasune Zulu: Zambian educator spreads the word about HIV/AIDS.(CENTER STAGE)
July 1, 2005... WHILE in the company of Princess Kasune Zulu of Zambia, a bronze-skinned beauty wearing flowing turquoise-colored native dress, matching head wrap and a dazzling smile, you sense the presence of royalty. The princess, who has royal...

5 questions for: Omarion.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
July 1, 2005... Just over a year ago, Omarion (born Omari Grandberry) was riding high on wave after wave of success with the "boy band" B2K. For two years, the group sold out tours and made fans scream across the country. When that all came to an abrupt and...

Black Women in America.(Book SHELF)(Black Women in America: An Historical Encyclopedia)(Book Review)
July 1, 2005... African-American history is replete with stories of strong women and the vital roles they've played in building America, including in politics, academics, medicine, entertainment and social organizations. These contributions continue today. But...

Top shelf.(FRONT ROW)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Best-selling author Bebe Moore Campbell is back with 72 HOUR HOLD (Alfred A. Knopf, $24.95), an emotional tale about a mother's struggle to help her 18-year-old daughter cope with the wrath of mental illness. Trina, the daughter, becomes...

Author spotlight: Terry McMillan.(Interview)
July 1, 2005... LOVE or hate her, Terry McMillan, the critically acclaimed, award-winning author of five previous novels, is back this month with the poignant, yet humorous, story of Marilyn Grimes in The Interruption of Everything (Viking, $25.95). Grimes, in...

Witness to love.(Sister Speak)(marriage relations)
July 1, 2005... IT is the "outrageous commitment," says psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Ronn Elmore. The "it" is marriage. And like eating cotton candy or riding a bicycle, it is not as easy to master as it looks. The institution of marriage is...

The cost of staying fit.(Money Talks)(weight loss methods)
July 1, 2005... IF you are a fitness-phobic yet exercise-resistant dieter who dreams of being leaner and meaner by summer, but have a hard time walking away from the table, and an even more difficult time getting to the gym (let alone paying for it)--this...

What's happening where!(EBONY TRAVEL GUIDE: JULY)(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... ATLANTA * National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) convention. Marriott Marquis Hotel. July 21-27. * National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention. Westin-Peachtree Hotel....

Aspirin-a-day therapy.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Q Although I exercise and try to eat the right foods, I have a constant fear that I'll develop some form of heart disease anyway. Should I begin taking an aspirin a day to make sure that I reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke? ...

Diabetes & dairy products.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Q I try to do everything possible to keep my diabetes under control. Can you give me information about the connection between diabetes and dairy products? R.E., San Diego A You are probably referring to a recent study that indicates...

Drinking too much water.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Q To stay in shape, I run regularly. Is it true that you can drink too much water while training? T.H., Dallas A Research confirms that drinking too much water can be dangerous, even fatal, by creating a serious fluid and salt...

Be an original.(For Brothers Only)
July 1, 2005... I was at a restaurant the other day, when somebody's cell phone rang. It wasn't the ring-a-ling, ring-a-ling type of ring. It was one of those song rings; you know the ones that sound like you have a five-piece band in your back pocket. Anyway,...

Lizz Wright: sultry earthy soul is back.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... LIZZ WRIGHT is back with a soulful, jazzy followup to her debut CD. The new recording, Dreaming Wide Awake (Verve Music Group), again delights and soothes the spirit with her earthy, full-bodied voice that so perfectly delivers songs that she...

Jaguar Wright.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... JAGUAR WRIGHT enthralls, cajoles, dismisses, seduces and thoroughly entertains listeners with her new recording, DIVORCING NEO 2 MARRY SOUL (Artemis Records). She convincingly shows that she has a lot to offer musically, lyrically and as a...

Also noted.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)
July 1, 2005... JONATHAN BUTLER, Jonathan (Rendezvous Records); JEANETTE HARRIS BAND, Down Route 99 (Sweet Music Records); CANNONBALL ADDERLEY, Cannonball In Europe (Blue Note); DOWN TO THE BONE, Spread Love Like Wildfire (Narada Jazz); THE JAZZ CRUSADERS, The...

Artist spotlight: Meshell Ndegeocello.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Meshell Ndegeocello returns to the stage with a smooth jazz recording that showcases her many talents and versatility. For DANCE OF THE INFIDELS (Shanachie), she pulls elements from jazz, R&B, funk, reggae and electronica, while showcasing her...

Inspirational lights.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CERAMIC TEA LIGHT HOLDERS from Russ Berrie & Co. are tasteful, inspiring accents for any occasion. In shades of violet, mint green, pink and yellow, they are 4x3 1/2x1 1/4 inches, and feature "friendship," "love," "joy" and "faith"...

Glam pens.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A.T. CROSS introduces three elegant writing instruments that are perfect for you and anyone on your gift list: Cross Deco[TM] is inspired by Art Deco era; Cross Titanium Townsend has unique textured feel; and the Radial Chrome Verve is enhanced...

Color Shine.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS offers a limited edition color special with its handy one-step lip gloss with wands that transfer sheen and shimmer. Color Shine lip wands available in three fantastic shades of Patina, Sheen and Gio. (fashionfair.com)...

Illuminated cuff links.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... IKUFFS may be destined to be the next fashion craze at black-tie events and on the club scene. These unique illuminated cuff links have LED (light emitting diodes) powered with 3v batteries; total battery life is 120-168 hours. Designed by Ivan...

Body therapy.(Ebony Essentials)(DR. RO BATH & BODY THERAPY)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... DR. RO BATH & BODY THERAPY products include Mineral Bath Crystals, Sugar Scrub, Body Wash and Body Creme-all made with shea and mango butter and essential oils of orange, grapefruit and vanilla. Products from fitness guru Dr. Rovenia Brock also...

Tilted soup bowl.(Ebony Essentials)(Glori Beee's Kidz Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... GLORI BEEE'S KIDZ CORP. introduces its tilted soup bowl designed/invented by Willie Jacobs. Bowls are slightly angled in bottom, allowing user to easily spoon from bowl without tilting by hand. (thetiltedsoup bowl.com) [ILLUSTRATION...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
July 1, 2005... Q I'm in a relationship with a man whom I love very much. I know for a fact that he cares for me, but he is not "in love" with me. He told me so. We still talk on the telephone and have sex, but I want more. What should I do? Needing More...

A how-to guide: reunions to last a lifetime.(event planning)
July 1, 2005... FOR children, it is a welcome adventure with leaps and bounds, secrets and surprises, food and fun. For adults, it is an undeniable excursion into the land of fellowship, the bonds of kinship and the roots of the family tree. For...

Introduction.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section)(physical fitness and nutritional diet)
July 1, 2005... STAYING fit is the best investment a person can make in their lives. It adds years to your life expectancy, greater productivity to your work effort and brings value to you and your family. But just like any investment, you have to put...

Organ donations: the power of second chances.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section)
July 1, 2005... YOU know that old saying? The one about second chances? It's not always true. Sometimes, in life, there are second chances. It's often at those times when you expect the worst that your destiny goes in reverse and you get to add more years to...

The gift of life.
July 1, 2005... Save a Life Most organ, bone marrow and blood donors don't look like your stereotypical superhero. They're simply everyday people who make miracles possible. Many experts agree that the likelihood of a match increases if the recipient and...

Dying to be thin: deadly eating disorders are killing some Sisters who are desperately trying to control their weight.(BLACK HEALTH Fitness section)
July 1, 2005... KAELYN CARSON had everything. She was a member of the National Association of Collegiate Scholars; she won the title of Miss Michigan American Teen, and she was a budding star on the Central Michigan University track team. But in 2001, at...

How to get fit now: small changes can make a big difference.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section)
July 1, 2005... SUMMER'S here. If you need to get fit before taking off on that long-planned vacation to the sandy shores of the Bahamas, St. Tropez or simply down South to visit relatives, here are some tips to help you whip your body into shape and lose...

An asthma update.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section)
July 1, 2005... ON the football field, he's in control. Off the field, he works even harder to ensure his asthma doesn't control him. Jerome (The Bus) Bettis, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has had asthma for nearly 20 years, but he still has...

Heart disease and stroke.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, specifically coronary heart disease and stroke, are the No. 1 and third-leading causes of death, respectively, for men and women in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. And statistics show that...

Chronic kidney disease.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Chronic kidney disease occurs when kidneys can't eliminate waste or maintain the correct fluid and chemical balances in the body. A normal kidney functions to filter the body's waste products from the blood through urine. And when that...

Depression.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Vagal-nerve stimulation)(Transcranial magnetic stimulation )(Cytomel)(Monoamine oxidase inhibitors )
July 1, 2005... According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression affects more than 17 million Americans in any one-year period. Although depression can be exacerbated by a variety of life situations, medical experts attribute the disease to an...

HIV/AIDS.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)
July 1, 2005... THE HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC is a health crisis in Black America. While it strikes men and women of all ages, it is the No. 1 killer of African-American women age 25 to 34, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 2000...

Alzheimer's disease.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)
July 1, 2005... A NEW PUBLIC HEALTH crisis is emerging in the African-American community. It is Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that steals an individual's memory and robs them of the ability to effectively reason, make judgments and even to...

Rheumatoid arthritis.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Do you have pare in multiple joints? Does the pain occur symmetrically--or do the same joints on both sides of your body hurt at the same time? Or is the pain one-sided? Do you have stiffness in the morning? Do you have pain in your hands,...

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... When the thyroid gland, often referred to as "the body's thermostat," does not produce the correct balance of hormones, the result is hypothyroidism (an underactive gland) or hyperthyroidism (an overactive gland). Although some people may have...

Irritable bowel syndrome.(BLACK HEALTH & Fitness section: Health Hotline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... A GROWING NUMBER of African-Americans--especially women--are being diagnosed with the gastrointestinal disorder known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Doctors say about 15 percent of African-American women who complain of abdominal pain...

Top Bachelorettes of 2005.(Single, Sensational Sisters)
July 1, 2005... GENTLEMEN, be forewarned. Our supersingle Sisters are successful, beautiful and very much in demand. They include a former Miss USA, a surgeon, a judge and even a former American Idol contestant. Their interests are varied, and while each...

Fantasia: soul survivor: the American Idol talks about turning her life around the controversy behind "Baby Mama".
July 1, 2005... She sits on her screened-in patio, Fantasia Barrino doesn't seem fazed by the activity around her. Not the two gourmet chefs out back of her new Charlotte, N.C., home grilling steaks, chicken, shrimp and scallops dipped in butter and wrapped in...

The National Urban League: 'still fighting the good fight': the organization celebrates 95 years of being "a lifeline to equal opportunity".
July 1, 2005... THE year was 1910. Blacks by the thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, were in the midst of a mass exodus, leaving the South in droves in search of freedom from institutionalized racism. Their destination? The industrial and urban areas of...

Willie Randolph: a familiar face in a new place: the former New York Yankees All-Star moves across town as manager of the New York Mets.
July 1, 2005... IF you ask Willie Randolph, he'll tell you that he knows a little bit about being in the spotlight. For nearly 20 years as a player and coach for the New York Yankees, baseball's most storied team, he learned--day in and day out--what it's like...

Champion cooks: what it takes to be a blue ribbon winner.(Advertisement)
July 1, 2005... "Life changing" is how Sue Rhoads of New York describes winning the national grand prize in the Hidden Valley[R] Family Friendly Food Contest. "My family has never really won anything, and we ended up being treated like celebrities, flown to...

Making the blended family.(stepfamily management tips)
July 1, 2005... FOR 31-year-old Wardell Richardson of Snellville, Ga., meeting Kelley, the woman who would become his wife, was unlike anything he'd ever experienced. After knowing each other for three days, he told her that he was going to marry her. ...

Talented teens: they are making their mark at an early age.
July 1, 2005... LOOK out world! Here comes the newest generation of trailblazers, who just happen to be teenagers. And what they lack in years, they make up with an impressive show of determination and drive. Each of these outstanding teenagers shares a common...

Ebony salutes Outstanding Women in Marketing & Communications.(awards)
July 1, 2005... AT its 6th annual Outstanding Women in Marketing and Communications Luncheon, EBONY magazine honored 12 outstanding women from the fields of advertising, marketing and journalism. The luncheon event was held at the Hilton New York & Towers....

Ultimate grilling.(Date With a Dish)
July 1, 2005... At tone time dinner from the grill was considered a warm-weather luxury, but in recent years preparing meals on the grill year-round has become very popular. Summer is the time for serious grilling, and we are no longer just grilling...

A formal affair.(EBONY FASHION FAIR)
July 1, 2005... ALONG with summer's glorious weather comes the desire to get out of the house and have some fun. Sometimes that entertainment comes in the form of a glamorous affair or some other version of the summer soiree. When your social calendar calls...

Fantasy tresses: latest styles in wigs and weaves.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
July 1, 2005... HAVE you been dreaming of transforming your tresses? Would you want that supermodel look, a weave style with really l-o-o-o-n-g spiral curls? Or would you like to reinvent yourself just in time for summer with a short wispy wig? If you're...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Jill Marie Jones)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Though Jill Marie Jones portrays high-maintenance diva Toni Childs on the UPN television show Girlfriends, she likes her beauty to appear effortless offscreen. "I like the natural, effortless look. Something that looks easy and simple--like I...

Getting to the root: hair care for sister.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... q: "I have fine, brittle hair with an increasingly noticeable bald spot. Normally, I spray temporary hair color of brush hair over the spot to conceal it, but now that I have a high-profile job I want to wear extension. Which weaving process do...

Black-owned bed & breakfasts.(The 'Five Star' GETAWAY DESTINATION)
July 1, 2005... IT is an undeniable mix of heritage, culture and luxurious splendor. Designed to pamper the body, soothe the mind and cultivate the relationships that we so often neglect, Black-owned bed & breakfasts--nestled in the heart of the communities we...

Cedric The Entertainer & Gabrielle Union: set the record straight about The Honeymooners and their unexpected next big moves.(Interview)(Cover Story)(Biography)
July 1, 2005... GABRIELLE Union can almost burn a hole through you with her unique, intense stare. And don't let her start rubbernecking. Cedric The Entertainer, on the other hand, has one of the most disarming smiles of any entertainer in Hollywood. He...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.(Clarence Gains)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CLARENCE (BIG HOUSE) GAINES, legendary basketball coach of Winston-Salem State University, celebrated his 800th victory on his way to a career record of 828-447 in 47 years. That record ranks him fourth on the all-time NCAA list behind Dean...