Ebony articles from June 2004

Ebony archives from June 2004

University of Chicago dean.(Speaking of people)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DANIELLE ALLEN is the first African-American dean at the University of Chicago. The Greek civilization expert and professor in classics and political science is dean of the prestigious humanities division. "I am honored," Dr. Allen says. "I...

Emory University provost .(Speaking of people)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DR. EARL LEWIS is provost at Atlanta's Emory University. He is the first Black provost at Emory and the highest-ranking African-American administrator in university history. He previously served as dean of the Horace H. Rackham School of...

Hud Secretary.(Speaking of people)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ALPHONSO JACKSON is Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Prior to his appointment, Jackson served as chief operating officer and deputy secretary of HUD, managing the day-to-day operations of a $32 billion annual...

Janet Jackson.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Editor's Note: The photograph displayed on the April 2004 cover was incorrectly credited as being supplied by Janet Jackson. The photograph was taken by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com. I was infuriated with the media and how they scrutinized,...

Mandela's Miracle.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Thank you ever so much for the article, "Mandela's Miracle" (April 2004). Mandela, who became the first Black president of South Africa, is one of the most admired men in the world. With that said, now we must confront the issue of AIDS in...

Glaucoma.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... As an ophthalmologist, I congratulate you, your staff, and your medical experts for content accuracy and for conveying the importance of early detection regarding glaucoma and diabetes in the article, "The Diabetes-Glaucoma Connection" (March...

15 at the top.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Regarding the article, "15 At The Top" (March 2004), I would like to congratulate your staff for such good interviews on African-American women. Even though I'm a young Black male, 20, it was good to see the Sisters who are rising to the top....

Health hotline.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Thanks for the great article concerning cervical cancer prevention that appeared in Health Hotline (March 2004). It was noted in the article that consistent Pap tests can lower a woman's risk of developing this preventable cancer--in fact the...

In Hollywood, Kwesi Mfume, president and CEO, NAACP, and Julian Bond, chairman of the board, NAACP, pose with executives of Nationwide Insurance, which served as the co-title sponsor of the NAACP Image Awards for the fifth consecutive year..(Ebony On The Scene)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: IN HOLLYWOOD, Kwesi Mfume (r.), president and CEO, NAACP, and Julian Bond (third from I.), chairman of the board, NAACP, pose with executives of Nationwide Insurance, which served as the co-title sponsor of...

Latest Styles Are Displayed.(Ebony On The Scene)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: LATEST STYLES ARE DISPLAYED by several personalities, including Gladys Knight (left), Beyonce, her sister Solange and Kelly Rowland (right), actress Angell Conwell (below, center) and Jill Marie Jones...

FATHERS AND SONS take center stage.(Ebony On The Scene)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: FATHERS AND SONS take center stage. Cedric The Entertainer and his son Croix (left) are joined by Cedric's wife and Croix's mother Lorna. At right, Steve Harvey and son Wynston enjoy the spotlight. Others...

Center stage: Wynton Marsalis: jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader has produced 44 albums and won nine Grammy Awards.(Front Row)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader has produced 44 albums and won nine Grammy Awards WYNTON Marsalis epitomizes music and jazz and class and style. For more than 20 years, the composer, trumpeter, bandleader and jazz statesman and...

Remembering ... Marvin Gaye.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... THE genius of Marvin Gaye continues to resonate and impact the music world 20 years after his tragic death on April 1, 1984. The Motown legend's classic album What's Going On continues to rank among the best of all time (see page 74) and...

Book shelf: what's going on?(Front Row)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... THE life of the musical icon who raised the question "What's Going On" still raises more questions than answers, and on the 65th anniversary of his birth and the 20th anniversary of his death, author Michael Eric Dyson offers a new analysis in...

Oral HIV test.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Q I have a 26-year-old friend who has been very sexually active recently. Now she's concerned about HIV, but is afraid to take the test, thinking it's too painful. Is there an alternative I can tell her about so she can get tested and find out...

'White coat hypertension'.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Q I get regular checkups, but am concerned about my blood pressure. At home, the pressure's fine, but at the doctor's office it's elevated. What's going on? K.S., Los Angeles A You are describing a condition called "white coat...

Tattoo Removal.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
June 1, 2004... Q I recently got a tattoo that I shouldn't have gotten, and now I wont it removed. How should I go about making it disappear? E.H., Chicago A You should consult a dermatologist who's trained in laser tattoo technology. Doctors say that...

Satisfying the single homebuyer.(Money Talks)
June 1, 2004... THE American Dream of owning a home--once reserved for the two-income family and 2.5 kids--has taken on a new dimension. Today, financially independent singles, confident and self-assured, are becoming homeowners. "Single homebuyers can no...

Are you a dead man walking?(For Brothers Only)
June 1, 2004... THE audience howled during most of a Chris Rock concert that I attended recently, especially during one part of the show when the comedian reeled off joke after joke about the trials and tribulations of fatherhood. "When you become a father,...

Ebony travel guide: June.(Illustration)
June 1, 2004... TRAVEL GUIDE JUNE WHAT'S HAPPENING WHERE! ATLANTA * African Gold from the Glassell Collection. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Exhibit. High Museum of Art. Through Sept. 19,2004. BALTIMORE * The Zora...

Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... JUST when you think that PATTI LABELLE can't top her previous hits, she comes back on the scene strong with a slamming new CD, Timeless Journey (DefSoul Classics). She immediately captures the hearts of listeners with the ebullient "New Day,"...

Artist spotlight: Dr. Cornel West.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DR. CORNEL WEST branches out from his life and career as Princeton professor, theologian, activist and prolific author to bring his thought-provoking message of empowerment to disc with Street Knowledge (Roc Diamond Records). On the two-disc...

Prince is back on the record charts with Musicology (NPG/ Columbia), and it shows that the multitalented artist is still at the top of his game.(What's Hot!)
June 1, 2004... PRINCE is back on the record charts with Musicology (NPG/ Columbia), and it shows that the multitalented artist is still at the top of his game. The title song is a funk-based dance jam that will make you nod your head and move your body. There...

Also Noted.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ALSO NOTED: Kim Waters (right), In the Name of Love (Shanachie); Fruteland Jackson, Blues 2.0 (Electro-Fi Records); Tamia, Still (Elektra); World Saxophone Quartet, Experience (Justin Time); Stephanie Cooke, Everything (King Street); Charnett...

When dating a dad, respect his children.(Sister Speak)
June 1, 2004... "THE world of dating and mating never ceases to be interesting--and full of contradictions. Women say they want a man who is responsible and honors his commitments, a Brother who will be a good father and look out for his children. Too often...

Honda Mower.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HONDA HRX MOWER utilizes Versamow[TM] System that bag or discharge grass clippings with no attachments or tools. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Beautiful hair.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... PROFECTIV Anti-Damage No Lye Therapeutic Relaxer System straightens hair without the stress and damage of traditional relaxers. It conditions, moisturizes and detangles, leaving hair silky and beautiful. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Perfect complexion.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR'S[R] Oil-free Perfect Finish Souffle Makeup is light, nongreasy and formulated to provide flexibility in coverage. The water-based foundation is 100 percent fragrance-free and oil-free. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Grill On the go.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SOLAIRE ANYWHERE[TM] Portable Infrared Grill is perfect for boaters, RVers, picnickers, campers, and anyone who wants to grill on the go. It cools quickly after use, making it easier to r pack and run. It is also easily cleaned and comes...

Obi bags.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... JAPANESE OBI FABRIC is crafted into charming zip-up clutches that are you only have few items to carry. They for evening use and to hold your precious makeup essentials. (shopstylecouncil@aol.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Summer time.(Ebony Essentials)(trendy watches)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... KEEP TRACK OF TIME this summer with Anne Klein stylish and colorful watches that are available in many fun styles and summer hues, such as this one in blue, yellow and pink.

The ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
June 1, 2004... Q So many of the letters you print are about women with lousy men. I have the apposite problem. My husband is committed, loving and hardworking. Although we have been married for several years and have one child, I now realize that I'm not...

MAD about bags! trendy carriers for stylish sisters.(Beauty & Style)
June 1, 2004... WELL-DRESSED women everywhere know that the perfect outfit requires the perfect handbag, and this season's offerings of satchels, hip slings, clutches, duffle bags and handbags are guaranteed to have something for everyone. The fashion...

Ebony: celebrity beauty of the month.
June 1, 2004... Even at 20 years old, ANGELL CONWELL, who suits up as a sexy flight attendant in the MGM comedy Soul Plane, still gets excited about playing dress-up when it comes to makeup. "I think it's fun to see yourself transform and to see how many...

What the stars did before they hit it big.
June 1, 2004... Growing up in the projects of Philadelphia, EVE formed a female rap duo called EDJP while still trying to make the grade in high school. Not sure what to do after graduation, and tight on cash, she reportedly turned to the fast-money world of...

How to overcome his affair or yours.
June 1, 2004... YOU know about the credit card charges for the 29 red roses--29!--you didn't receive. You know about the mid-afternoon "business lunches" and late-night emergency meetings. You know about the ATM withdrawals, the lingering smell of perfume...

30 must-have albums.
June 1, 2004... IF you were forced by a natural disaster to leave your home in a hurry, and you could only take 30 albums, which would you take? If you were forced for whatever reasons to throw away all of your CDs except for 30, which ones would you keep?...

Smokey Robinson's journey of faith: from fame to drugs to 'food for the spirit'.
June 1, 2004... PEOPLE say Smokey Robinson has been lucky. He says the word is "blessed." Money hasn't been a problem for him for more than 45 years. Neither have women. They've worshipped and swooned over him since he began writing and singing songs...

The many faces of Kanye West: producer-turned-hit rapper takes hip-hop in new direction.
June 1, 2004... KANYE West is just what you'd expect him to be. Lounging on the bed in a room on the 20th floor of a luxury lakefront Chicago hotel, the new hip-hop phenomenon is sporting a look he calls "ghetto-preppy'--trainers with lime green laces, white...

The next wave: these sexy singers are ready to take center stage as the next generation of soulful superstars.
June 1, 2004... KELIS TASTY is the title of her latest recording, but to many of her fans the ward also describes KELIS, the young woman behind the popular dance tune "Milkshake." Like the other young divas-in-the-making featured here, Kelis (pronounced...

Strictly for laughs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: "Could you go over those loopholes once more?" "NO, I'm here... Mom's lost!" "It's the first time anyone has ever asked for his opinion on anything!"

Ebony honors outstanding women in marketing and communications.
June 1, 2004... ELEVEN leaders in advertising, journalism and corporate affairs were honored at EBONY's fifth annual Outstanding Women in Marketing & Communications luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New York & Towers. Johnson Publishing Company...

Sun fun & sizzling vacation romance!(Turn Up The Heat)
June 1, 2004... CLOSE your eyes. Now, imagine the sun on your back, the sand at your feet and crystal blue waters dancing against the Bahamian shorelines. There are no phones, no televisions and no distractions. Just you. Your love. And all the time you...

A culinary tour of South Africa.(Date With a Dish)
June 1, 2004... South Africa is an incredibly beautiful, unique and diverse country that offers a wide variety of culinary experiences. From Johannesburg to Cape Town to the smaller towns in between, you will find an array of creative dishes, including African...

Tango in Paris.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
June 1, 2004... The spring and slimmer fashions presented by French designers in Paris inspire tango and other spirited--though sensual--dance steps. In fact, some designers actually bad dancers accompany the models down the runway, Overall the theme was...

Putting children first in a jet-set family.(Parenting)
June 1, 2004... IN the fashionable world of arts and entertainment, there are social butterflies, those well-heeled souls who know all the right people and get invited to all the right parties, and then there are those VIP-ticket-holding,...

Partnering at the gym.(Body Talk)
June 1, 2004... WHETHER lifting weights, walking or playing a sport, exercising with a partner can be beneficial for the physical-and mental--health of both participants. In fact, sharing a passion for physical activity with someone else can be such a...

Newest styles for today's brides.
June 1, 2004... BRIDAL gown styles for 2004 are reminders of a more glamorous era. With draping and gatherings reminiscent cent of the '30s, and feminine details like lace, today's bridal gowns are just right for the romantic. The new lines of nationally...

Black men on the cutting edge: ... designing spacecraft, redesigning and racing cars and remaking urban parks.
June 1, 2004... OUTER SPACE. The final frontier. And the search for life beyond planet earth is a distant concept--for most. But for Dr. Joe Mills, an internationally recognized nuclear engineer, it is a way of life. Dr. Mills is vice president and program...

Top bachelors of the year.
June 1, 2004... ADEWALE ('WALE) OGUNLEYE 26, MIAMI A Pro Bowl defensive end entering his fifth season with the Miami Dolphins, Ogunleye enjoys reading, the cinema and spending time at the beach. His ideal woman is God-fearing, goal-oriented, educated, has...

Usher's confession on love, sex, music and the real reason he and Chilli split.
June 1, 2004... THE query was simple, but the silence was deafening. Who would have thought that a straightforward question like: "What did you like most about Chilli?" would garner anything but a straightforward answer from the always outspoken Usher Raymond...