Ebony articles from July 2007

Ebony archives from July 2007

A serious look at ourselves: a message from the president & ceo.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
July 1, 2007... Where do we go from here? After the controversy following the disparaging remarks made about the Rutgers University women's basketball team, the degree of outrage in most of us dictates that we take advantage of what could be a watershed...

A spotlight on individuals: who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)
July 1, 2007... BRETT PULLEY Brett Pulley was already at the top of his game when he traded his prestigious Forbes magazine editing job for an even swankier role as CEO of NewYork.com. Now the 47-year-old father of two is deep in the throes of beefing...

Ebony on the scene.
July 1, 2007... Remembering A Legend: The Rebirth Jazz Band leads a parade at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival that honored late 60 Minutes correspondent Ed Bradley, who was a frequent attendee at the festival. 1. In Centreville, Va., Celeste...

International affairs.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... IN NIGERIA, smoke from a burning oil pipeline billowed into the sky and forced some residents of the town of Kegbara Dere (near Port Harcourt) to temporarily leave their homes. The nearly 3 million barrels a day of crude that's pumped in...

The New Black Father.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Thank you for the article, "The New Black Father" (June 2007), which is a Father's Day tribute to a variety of fathers. We have always had nontraditional fathers in our community, including the stepfather, uncle, or cousin who offered advice...

Halle Berry.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... EBONY, I would like to thank you for the article and cover on Halle Berry (May 2007). It is very inspiring and gives hope to a lot of people. She is such a beautiful person. Her mother did such a wonderful job with her, letting her know it can...

A Sunday Kind of Love.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... I have read your magazine since it first came out when I was a child. I am very proud of the changes I have witnessed over the years. I was very disappointed and, in fact, very angry concerning a segment of an article in your May 2007 issue, "A...

Harry Belafonte & Common.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Harry Belafonte and Common, I was more than glad to see those two strong Black men on the cover of EBONY! I was touched to see two well-known Brothers sharing much-needed information. Being the strong, spirited young Brother that Common is, I'm...

Black College Queens.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Regarding the article, "Black College Queens" (April 2007), I think it would be a good idea to encourage these same colleges to establish criteria and annually select campus kings. Not only would this encourage our young men to set their sights...

Is Love Becoming Color-Blind?(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Your article, "Is Love Becoming Color-Blind" (March 2007), on mixed race couples missed an essential component. You omitted what the children of these couples must go through. It's great that these couples have overcome barriers themselves, but...

BBraxton Salon.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Correction notice)
July 1, 2007... Editor's Note: In the article, "The Ultimate Sanctuary: BBraxton Salon" (June 2007), Brenda Braxton (above) was inadvertently referred to as "Barbara." We regret the mistake.

Sammy Davis Jr.: singer, dancer, actor ... photographer!(BOOKSHELF)
July 1, 2007... When Sammy Davis Jr. died at the age of 64 in 1990, he was known as "the world's greatest entertainer." It is easy to see why. If you saw him tap dance, you can still hear his perfectly timed steps echoing in your mind. If you ever heard...

Bishop Charles E. Blake: Presiding Bishop, Church of God in Christ.(CENTER STAGE)
July 1, 2007... The man stepping out of the shiny black Lincoln Navigator had just been told that there was a problem in the multimillion-dollar cathedral he had built to spread the Word to the 24,000 saints of West Angeles Church of God ill Christ in Los...

5 questions for ... Allen Payne.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... After having taken a small break from the acting world, veteran actor Allen Payne, is back on the scene this summer in the new TBS comedy Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Many may remember the New York native from The Cosby Show or through his...

Fit for life: it's achievable with regular exercise and good nutrition.(SISTERSPEAK)
July 1, 2007... Our bodies are our temples, yet we don't honor and take the best care of them. In an American Heart Association study, 97 percent of participating African-American women acknowledge the impact of exercise and healthy eating on their health, yet...

Deborah Cox.(SOUNDING OFF)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Deborah Cox presents another side of her vocal talent with Destination Moon (Decca/Universal), a wonderful jazz set that covers legendary Dinah Washington. From the classic "What A Difference A Day Makes" to the moody "This Bitter Earth" to the...

Also noted.(SOUNDING OFF)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Gordon Chambers, Love Stories (Chamber Music); We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady of Song (Verve), which features Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Chaka Khan, Queen Latifah, Diana Krall, Hank Jones, Lizz Wright, Ledisi and Gladys Knight;...

Cost of fitness: staying fit without breaking the bank.(MONEY TALKS)
July 1, 2007... Exercise. It's something we know we need to do, but often don't. Many throw their personal fitness goals out the window because they think they have to spend a lot of money to stay fit. But you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to take...

July: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Directory)
July 1, 2007... ARLINGTON, Va. * Chi Eta Phi Sorority 59th Boule. Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel. July 8-14. ATLANTA * National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers annual meeting. Atlanta Century Center Marriott Hotel....

Childhood obesity: what every parent needs to know about children's excessive weight and its dangers.(HOUSE CALL)
July 1, 2007... Today, more kids have type 2 diabetes than ever because more children than ever are overweight and obese. Dr. Reginald Eadie, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and expert in childhood obesity, shares his knowledge on the problem of...

Smooth groom facial necessities for him: beat bumps, blackheads and unsightly ingrown hairs with shaving solutions to suit your skin.(ESSENTIALS FOR HIM)(guide to shaving preparations)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1. Clinique Skin Supplies for Men Soothing Shave Oil, $14; www.cliniqueformen.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Decleor Shaving Care for Men, $37; www.decleor.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. Neutrogena Men's Face Lotion, $6.99;...

Beauty & the heat: summer sun doesn't have to take a toll of your hair. Stay stylish with hairsprays that fight frizz, treatments for tinted tresses and shampoos and conditioners designed to revive sun-drenched strands.(ESSENTIALS FOR HER)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1. Joico Sun Therapy Protective Sun Milk, $13; www.joico.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Redken After-Sun Shampoo UV Rescue, $11 ; www.redken.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. Creme of Nature Kiwi & Citrus Moisture-Active Shampoo,...

Hi-tek tunes: from Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell to Beyonce and Jay-Z, it takes two musical powerhouses to make a duet that stands the test of time.(ESSENTIALS TECH)(Microsoft Corp. and Altec Lansing Corp.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Microsoft and Altec Lansing, two technology greats, are the latest duo making beautiful music together. The Microsoft Zune ($249; zune.net) is a 30GB digital music player with the capacity to store 17,000 songs. Tired of listening to your...

How high is your blood pressure?(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)
July 1, 2007... Sometimes I wish I were writing about Barry Bonds chasing Hank Aaron's formidable home run record or the latest on Beyonce's romance. These topics are magnetic, the closest you can come to guarantees that someone will stop what they're doing...

From the message to the conversation: why Black America's self-examination needs to go beyond hip-hop and get real.(culture of DISrespect: An ongoing discussion about African-Americans and the culture of disrespect)(Editorial)
July 1, 2007... This whole thing started with three words. "Nappy-Headed Hos." We were outraged when a 66-year-old White man used the public airwaves to carelessly hurl that insult at the women of Rutgers University's basketball team. America rose up,...

The culture of disrespect: how did we get here?(culture of DISrespect)
July 1, 2007... America has always had a love-hate relationship with the indecent. We're fascinated by pain and oddly curious about embarrassment. Our television shows celebrate awkward situations while our movies glorify gore. Even some of our children's...

The history of culture and image.
July 1, 2007... The conversation around culture and image in Black America is not new. Circumstances and inciting incidents have changed, but Black America's internal struggles for self-definition and outward fights for respect have clashed often. For...

Voices: out of the mouths of blackness: thoughts about where we are, how we got here and where we're headed ...(culture of DISrespect)
July 1, 2007... Our music and our people have been discussed, flipped, over, examined and pulled apart. Now, in the year following a multitude of racial debacles from Michael (Kramer) Richards' N-word tirade to Don Imus' "Nappy-headed hos" comments, it's...

Russell Simmons--The godfather takes a stand.(culture of DISrespect)
July 1, 2007... Before many music executives understood the value of giving voice to young urban artists who yearned to tell their stories, Russell Simmons had figured out how to harness their talent and share it en masse. He helped craft the nomenclature of...

'I can, but you can't': Don Imus made the fatal mistake that many do: when you aren't a part of a certain group, you can get in trouble for saying the wrong thing.(culture of DISrespect)
July 1, 2007... "Work it, b****!" Had those three words been uttered by a man on cable TV, there is a good bet that protest groups would be up in arms, calling on him to apologize for calling women out of their name. But this wasn't a morning show...

Who gets paid: a look at the music industry and who really has the power.(culture of DISrespect)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... On any given CD, an individual artist is lucky if he/she makes more than 7 cents on the dollar, according to industry averages. It is the machine that drives the music--the record companies, often publicly traded and funded by your pension...

The 'big four'.(culture of DISrespect)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Four major music labels--Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, EMI Group and Warner Music Group--and their sub-labels or "imprints" account for more than four out of every five songs sold in the U.S., and 70% of music sold...

The irony of achievement for Black women: notes on Black women and the culture of disrespect.(culture of DISrespect)
July 1, 2007... Today, demeaning, degrading and objectifying Black women are undeniably profitable American pastimes. From the cross-dressing male "mammy" a la Eddie Murphy's turn in the $50 million Hollywood vehicle Norbit to Don Imus' "nappy-headed hos" to...

What do we tell our children: an innocent walk down the street can lead to the need for a lesson on language now that profanity, salacious images, and racial slurs are commonplace.(culture of DISrespect)
July 1, 2007... The poet asks the question, "What shall I tell my children who are Black?" Especially when someone calls the child, "Black, big-lipped, flat-nosed and nappy-headed? How shall I lift up his head, get him to square his shoulders, look his...

Is banning hurtful language: should offensive expressions be prohibited? No.(TWO SIDES)
July 1, 2007... Imagine you're an American citizen whose incisive comments about racial injustice have enraged a hostile public. I don't mean that folks arc merely complaining about you on talk radio or firing off angry letters to the editor. I mean they're...

The right thing to do? Should the public decide when the line has been crossed? Yes.(TWO SIDES)
July 1, 2007... The recent Michael Richards and Don Imus episodes, assaulting historical Black sensibilities by using offensive terms like the N-word and h*, has caused the nation to reassess what language is appropriate enough for the public domain....

'Mr. chairman!' U.S rep. Charles B. Rangel puts his signature on the powerful house ways and means committee.
July 1, 2007... It's a lively day in Harlem. Amid the corner vendors and street hustlers, the grizzled fourth-generation Harlemites and the tailored professionals who now call the uptown Manhattan neighborhood home, Charles B. Rangel is at it again. ...

Digital flight plans: for parents who are frequent fliers, there are ways to stay connected.(PARENTING)
July 1, 2007... Just call her a "fly mom." Each week Shirelle Magee, 37, equipped with cell phone and laptop, heads to her workplace, which happens to be inside a Boeing 757, where she works as a flight attendant. Once in the air, the Chicago-based single...

Lovely in lace.(FASHION FAIR)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... It's elegant, stylish and classic--it's lace. In black or white, sassy or demure, designers have updated a timeless look with drop waists, lace-fringed hems, plunging necklines and lace belts. Whatever your style, you will look so lovely in...

Go with the green.(DATE WITH A DISH)(recipes for green vegetables)(Recipe)
July 1, 2007... With so much focus on the eco-friendly Green movement, we're going green with a selection of green vegetables. Most green vegetables are good sources of vitamins A (beta carotene) and C. Some also supply significant amounts of folic acid,...

Health literacy: more than reading a prescription.(HEALTH & FITNESS SECTION)
July 1, 2007... How would you do on a test about health literacy? Would you fail? Barely pass? A recent report by the Institute of Medicine estimates that 90 million Americans have low health literacy skills. Are you one of them? Health literacy is...

Fitness at any age maintain your swagger through diet and exercise.(HEALTH & FITNESS SECTION)
July 1, 2007... In today's busy world, it's getting harder and harder to pay attention to what you eat and to take time to exercise. And it shows. Since the mid-1970s, the incidence of overweight and obesity has skyrocketed among children and adults, according...

Workin' it out: with Laila Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard: box your way to fitness.(HEALTH & FITNESS SECTION)
July 1, 2007... Want to get fit like a champion boxer without training to jump into the ring? If so, then boxing greats Sugar Ray Leonard and Laila All can help you to get in shape. You can train like a champion using the DVDs Sugar Ray Leonard & Laila Ali...

Surviving the health insurance crisis: an estimated 46 million Americans have no health insurance, including 9 million African-Americans.
July 1, 2007... In 2005, Darlene and Richard Garth and their three children relocated from New York City to Greenwood, S.C., to "get away from the rat race." Darlene found a job as a cafeteria worker, but had missed her company's health insurance enrollment...

Living with lupus: although there is no cure, many people are making lifestyle adjustments to fight the disease and improve their sense of well-being.(HEALTH & FITNESS SECTION)
July 1, 2007... Sabrina Nixon is a three-time survivor. Since 1999, she has had three debilitating bouts with lupus--each racking her body with extreme pain and fatigue. In 2005, Nixon had her worst episode with the disease, a chronic autoimmune affliction...

What women need to know about HPV and cervical cancer: the HPV vaccination is a new weapon in the fight.(HEALTH & FITNESS SECTION)
July 1, 2007... As a practicing gynecologist, I know how concerned women are about cancer. Yet, fear, anxiety and lack of knowledge prevent far too many women, particularly women of color, from getting recommended preventive care and gaining awareness of their...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Brief article)(Cartoon)
July 1, 2007... "You can't go. Who's going to tell me what I'm doing wrong?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It is so the best report card in my class. I borrowed it from Annie Povell." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ebony bachelorettes 2007: Ebony unveils its beautiful & captivating single women.
July 1, 2007... If you are looking for someone who is smart, spirited and gifted, look no further than these next few pages. From actresses to teachers to radio personalities to military personnel to entrepreneurs, these women are single and hoping to meet a...

Who's paying: how to avoid financial strain and headaches when planning your family reunion.
July 1, 2007... More than 150 guests gathered in Memphis, Tenn., for the Jordan family event, and the total cost was between $6,000 and $7,000. No, the family didn't gather for a wedding--it was a family reunion. Held last summer, the three-day affair...

Ebony salutes outstanding women in marketing and communications.
July 1, 2007... Hard work does pay off. For the past eight years, EBONY magazine has been celebrating the achievements of dynamic professional African-American women. This year, we acknowledged the accomplishments of 13 industry leaders at the Eighth Annual...

Better than bare: feel the sand between your toes in these fancy flats.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(guide to women's footwear)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... WANT TO GET AWAY? Are the smells and sounds of the tropics calling your name? Step foot in these sea-inspired sandals. Summer's hottest styles pay homage to the sun and mimic the wonders of the ocean. setting Sun Mordida Gladiator...

Denim the constant of urban culture.(guide to denim)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... Dress it up. Dress it down. Jeans. Skirts. Shorts. Bags. Tops. Shoes. Denim. It's sexy. It's the fabric that crosses all classes, all ages, all locations. It's the signature of cool. On Erickka: Strapless denim dress, $325, Byron Lars...

On target: as the latest designer to join the big-box store fold, fashion designer Patrick Robinson is serving up hot looks for summer at real cool prices.(PROFILE)
July 1, 2007... PATRICK ROBINSON HAS LIVED A CHARMED FASHION LIFE. As a student at Parsons School of Design in New York City, he studied in Paris and worked for famed designer Patrick Kelly. Later, at the age of 24, he was off to Milan, where he spent five...

Lyle Ashton Harris: a look through his camera's lens.(ARTIST PROFILE)
July 1, 2007... LYLE ASHTON HARRIS is every man. He's a cousin, a best friend's brother, the most dedicated member of the church choir, even a best "girl" friend. And his art parallels his development as a gay person, Black man, artist, American and member of...

The Sugarhill gang.(MEMORABLE PHOTO)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... One of the pioneers of rap and hip-hop, the group (Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank and Master Gee created the hit "Rappers Delight which was the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit in 1979.