Ebony articles from June 2005

Ebony archives from June 2005

Speaking of people.(FRONT ROW)
June 1, 2005... DARLENE COX PRESIDENT AND CEO, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DARLENE COX is president and chief executive officer of the University Hospital, in Newark, N.J. In this role, Cox is responsible for fiscal monitoring, clinical services, community...

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)
June 1, 2005... IN LOS ANGELES, a choir sings in the Igbo language during a Nigerian Catholic Mass at St. Cecilia's Church. Parishioners in the nation's largest diocese were praying in at least 50 languages that the new pope will be as inclusive and...

Taye Diggs and Michael Michele.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... What a beautiful cover! I was so pleased to see the cover of Taye Diggs and Michael Michele, and 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...

Kanye West.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I have read the article, "Kanye West Talks About His Next Surprising Moves And Why Marriage Is The Key To Life" (April 2005). He is my idol when it comes to being real and being sure of oneself. I truly adore him and love the cover. He went...

Black College Queens.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I was happy to see your April edition focused on so much of young Black America. I, along with my church family, enjoyed such articles as "Black College Queens" (April 2005). It's nice to know that our young people are strong and...

5 Mistakes.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I enjoyed the article, "5 Mistakes That Can Keep You From The Altar" (April 2005). I'm a 32-year-old good Brother, and women have been attracted to me because of certain qualities I possess. But they've never pressured me about marriage. I...

Voices of Praise.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... The article "Voices of Praise" (April 2005) was uplifting and beautiful. I have long tried to inspire someone to start a gospel competition for upcoming new singers. Many singers, including Fantasia, Reuben, Aretha, Al Green and many, many...

Dr. Helene Gayle.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I was glad to see the "Center Stage" (April 2005) on Dr. Helene Gayle. This wonderful lady has the job of funneling funds that are destined to programs to help do research and support programs designed to bring about an end to various diseases....

Top Weddings.(LETTERS to the editor)(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... Editor's note: In the article, "Top Weddings of the Year" (Feb. 2005), the photography at the wedding of New Edition star Ralph Tresvant and the former Amber Serranano was done by Celebration Photography-Los Angeles.

Judith Jamison: artistic director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.(CENTER STAGE)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... IF Judith Jamison, artistic director for the Alvin Ailey American Dance heater is simply "channeling Alvin," as she modestly says, she is a majestic: medium. She has taken both the vision of the late genius choreographer and his dance...

5 questions for: Ciara.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
June 1, 2005... There are three things you should know about Ciara, the honey-skinned, angelic-faced singer who gave us "Goodies," the hit "Crunk-&-B" single that shot to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 10. She is both very focused and extremely real. And the...

Celebrating our fathers.(Book SHELF; Miss Black America; Big Shoes: In Celebration of Dads and Fatherhood; Real Men Cook: Rites, Rituals and Recipes for Living; My Soul to his Spirit: Soulful Expressions from Black Daughters)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... JUNE is the month to take a moment to reflect on our fathers. And in that spirit four books have been written to celebrate fathers and all their strengths and weaknesses. Together these books offer poignant remembrances of fathers. Veronica...

Topshelf.(Book SHELF; The Autobiography of Medgar Evers: A Hero's Life and Legacy Revealed Through his Writings, Letters and Speeches)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... THIS MONTH MARKS the 42nd anniversary of the death of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. In June 1963, Evers, an NAACP field secretary in Mississippi, was assassinated in the driveway of his Jackson home by a White supremacist. The slaying was a...

Children's corner.(Book SHELF; You Can Do It Too!; We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Led to Success)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... WE BEAT THE STREET: HOW A FRIENDSHIP PACT LED TO SUCCESS (Dutton Children's Books, $16.99) by Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt, with Sharon M. Draper, winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, is a coming-of-age story about...

Also noted.(Book SHELF Dorothy West: Where the Wild Grape Grows, Selected Writings, 1930-1950; We Flew Over the Bridge: The Memoirs of Faith Ringgold; The Blueprint for my Girls in Love: 99 Rules for Dating, Relationships and Intimacy; When Love Calls you Better Answer; The Company you Keep; I Told the Mountain to Move;Cuttin' Up: Wit and Wisdom from Black Barber Shops; This Time; Grown Folks Business; I Wish I Never Met You: Dating the Shiftless, Stupid and Ugly)(Book Review)
June 1, 2005... I WISH I NEVER MET YOU: DATING THE SHIFTLESS, STUPID AND UGLY (Touchstone Books/Simon & Schuster, $12.00), by Denise N. Wheatley, is a hilarious and sassy novel comprised of a series of vignettes from an unforgettable heroine who chronicles her...

How to find and plan the best cruise.(Money Talks)
June 1, 2005... HOTELS are nice, resorts are great and amusement parks will thrill you with rides, but there is an unimaginable thrill--a rush, if you will--when you take a cruise. Nowadays, cruise packages are tailored for every income and interest, and are...

A look at 'role-ationships': the key is true sharing and concern for each other ... rather than following a set of rigid rules laid out by some mind doctor.(For Brothers Only)
June 1, 2005... SPENT any time around an older couple? If you have, then you've seen the traditional ways that they do things. Their setup is almost always the same. He's the breadwinner. She's the homemaker. He washes the cars and does the yard work. She buys...

June: what's happening where!(EBONY TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
June 1, 2005... ATLANTA * Urban Financial Services Coalition conference. Hilton Atlanta Hotel. June 13-19. * Real Men Cook for Charity. Georgia Railroad Depot. June 19. BALTIMORE * National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers...

Kem captures the essence of smooth seductive soul.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!; Kem Album II)(Sound Recording Review)
June 1, 2005... SOULFUL, sexy KEM is back with another stimulating recording, KEM ALBUM II (Motown/Universal), that is a captivating follow-up to his hit gold debut. The multitalented artist caters to the same adult audience with this set of easy-flowing jazzy...

Vivian Green.(Artist SPOTLIGHT)(On Vivian)(Sound Recording Review)
June 1, 2005... With her new CD, VIVIAN GREEN demonstrates that she is not a one-hit wonder. On Vivian (Columbia), the follow-up to her gold A Love Story debut, the multitalented artist with the silky smooth vocals graces her admirers with another set of...

What's hot.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(FLOW)(Sound Recording Review)
June 1, 2005... Maestro TERENCE BLANCHARD thrills and delights listeners with a vibrant new recording, FLOW (Blue Note), that further extends his reach as a trumpeter, composer and bandleader. "Flow Part 1" introduces Blanchard's exquisite trumpet artistry,...

Also noted.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)
June 1, 2005... The Essential Jessye Norman (Universal); Dizzy: The Music of John Birks Gillespie (Verve); CLAIRDEE, Music Moves (Declare Music); WALTER BEASLEY, For Her (Heads Up); JOSHUA REDMAN ELASTIC BAND, Momentum (Nonesuch); TESSA SOUTER, Listen Love...

Cardiomyopathy.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Q I had a good friend who recently died as the result of a heart condition called cardiomyopathy. She didn't visit a doctor regularly and was beyond treatment when she finally sought help. How serious is the condition and can it be...

Preventing sinus pain.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Q I am so tired of the pain associated with my sinus problems. What's the best way to prevent this sinus pain? J.F., Philadelphia A Simply put, it depends on the cause of the nasal inflammation, which could be related to...

The agony of acne.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Q I'm a 17-year-old active male, and I have marks on my face from acne. Will the acne marks eventually disappear? H.R., Shreveport, La. A According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the marks (erythematous macule) will...

'No more baby-daddy drama'.(Sister Speak; stepmothers who expect their spouses to put them before their children)
June 1, 2005... WHEN I first heard about the woman, I was filled with disgust and bewilderment. How could a person in this enlightened age be so cruel to innocent children? When she was dating this particular divorced, devoted father of two, she was the doting...

Facial care.(Ebony Essentials; from Pond's)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... POND'S new skin care products include moisturizers and cleansers with luxurious formulas that are designed to rejuvenate and renew the complexion. (ponds.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Swivel camera phone.(Ebony Essentials; from Cingular Wireless L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... CINGULAR's newest handset is the Sony Ericsson S710, a swivel, 1.3 megapixel camera phone. Held horizontally, it records video clips and snaps photographs digitally. Vertically, it has the look, feel and functionality of a wireless phone and...

Digital camera.(Ebony Essentials; from Konica Minolta)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... KONICA MINOLTA introduces the new compact DiMAGE Z5 digital camera with built-in 12x optical "mega zoom" lens, an anti-shake system, 5.0-megapixel CCD, fast overall response with rapid auto-focusing, and large 2-inch LCD screen....

Filter with a view.(Ebony Essentials)
June 1, 2005... BRITA'S NEW AQUAVIEW[TM] faucet filtration system has a side panel that, when removed, allows users to see what has been filtered from their tap water. It can also be switched between filtered water for drinking and cooking to unfiltered water...

Beauty necessities.(Ebony Essentials)(Fashion Fair Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... FASHION FAIR OFFERS A PURCHASE WITH PURCHASE with its comprehensive beauty set that is perfect for gift-giving or to treasure as your own beauty resource. Available for purchase with a purchase at Fashion Fair Cosmetics' counters. Includes mock...

Free samples from SoftSheen-Carson.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... SOFTSHEEN CARSON adds two new products--Ultimate Recovery Shampoo and Ultimate Recovery Conditioner--to its Optimum Oil Therapy line of products. For an opportunity to receive free samples of the Optimum Oil Therapy products, log on to...

Celebrated, controversial & influential 30 years of hip-hop music.
June 1, 2005... IT'S been called the Black folks CNN, a music form and lifestyle that has informed, entertained and impacted virtually every aspect of African-American life and American culture. And as hip-hop continues to celebrate its 30-plus years, many are...

Ebony's Top Black high school Seniors.
June 1, 2005... THE Top Black Seniors of 2005 are more than booksmart. They are local star athletes, and foreign student ambassadors. They are magnificent dancers and masterful debaters. And they are a reminder of the greatness that all Black youths can...

The male biological clock: is time running out for your?
June 1, 2005... IT has always been a woman's issue, one that has guided everything from career moves to marriage. Indeed, the female biological clock--a countdown to the dreaded moment when a woman's ovaries stop producing eggs and infertility sets in--has...

Phenomenal fathers: perfect examples of those who are doing the right thing.
June 1, 2005... JOHN V. ELMORE Attorney/author/lecturer and father of four in Buffalo, N.Y. By day, John V. Elmore is a successful criminal defense attorney battling injustices in the legal system. By night, he's a devoted family man. The author of...

Quality time is family-focused time.(FAMILY)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... IT'S summertime and life is footloose and fancy-free. The children are out of school, the weather is sunny and bright, and your home and neighborhood stand ready to embrace activity. The porch is poised for parties, the backyard is braced...

Top bachelors of the year.
June 1, 2005... LISTEN up, ladies! If you're searching for a fine Brother who will make your soul sing, take a look at these 24 single, attractive men who are looking for that someone special. They range from athletes to entertainers to lawyers to members of...

Can friends be lovers? Can a man and a woman really be just friends?
June 1, 2005... MANY say that the very nature of true friendship--a deep and resounding commitment to love someone unconditionally--could lay the groundwork for either a hot and heavy romance or an everlasting love. But what happens when the two best...

Planning the perfect wedding: how do you envision your perfect wedding? Do you prefer a wedding filled with pomp and circumstance or is a private ceremony more your style.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
June 1, 2005... MANY brides want a simplified version of the traditional wedding, says wedding planner Martha Itulya, senior hospitality manager of the Hilton Chicago. "They want elegance and to have a good time. And the bride is the star." Here's an...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(actress Merrin Dungey)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... "I am a gloss collector. I must have five different ones in my purse all the time," says actress Merrin Dungey, who shines on the screen in the WB television series Summerland. The only problem is that her boyfriend hates lipstick and gloss. So...

Her style.... your way.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... This summer, let your lips shine. Try Color Shine lip wands by Fashion Fair Cosmetics and Glam Shine plumping lip colour by Loreal.

Her fitting.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
June 1, 2005... Film and television writer Sherri McGee (left), who will get married in June, consults with stylist Yolanda Braddy at the upscale Mary Linn's bridal boutique in Beverly Hills. This is McGee's final fitting before her big day.

Getting to the root: hair care for sisters.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... q: I have a perm and I recently dyed my hair honey blonde for the summer and I love it. How often should l'touch up' my roots with color? What regimen can I use to keep my hair from drying out? --Fried, dyed and laid to the side,...

A midday pick me up for your children.
June 1, 2005... IT'S summer, school is out and most children are packing as much fun into a day as they possibly can. So by midday, they need a boost of energy that can come from some nutritious and tasty treats, beginning with fruits and vegetables. The...

Summer activities for your child.(Parenting)
June 1, 2005... WITH the end of the school year comes the end of book reports and homework. But summer shouldn't and doesn't have to mean the end of structured activity for your child. Just because school is out doesn't mean your child should take a break from...

Mistakes: you might be making at the gym.(BODY TALK)
June 1, 2005... THREE days out of the week Michelle Washington's alarm clock goes off at 4:30 a.m. Instead of her designer pumps, she dons expensive athletic shoes. In lieu of her briefcase, she arms herself with an iPod so that she can listen to her favorite...

Summertime fun and family reunions.(TRADITIONS)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2005... THE traditions of summertime abound--experiences that are so cherished, families happily engage in them year after year, summer after summer, enough to add more layers to an already deep feeling of joy and contentment. Traditions such as going...

How to look better, feel better & live longer.
June 1, 2005... LOVE--despite its benefits, privileges and cyclical tendencies--is no good if you cannot find it first within yourself. Though loving yourself is an antiquated, some say overrated notion, it is inextricably linked to the livelihood, or the lack...

Up close & personal with Khandi Alexander: multitalented actress/dancer/choreographer is enjoying the spotlight on CSI: Miami.(Interview)
June 1, 2005... SHE softly strokes their hair, gently rubs their faces and refers to them in such warm and endearing terms as "baby," "sugar" and "sweetheart." And because she's so sincere, sometimes it takes a while to realize that she's dealing with...

Vacation gear.(EBONY FASHION FAIR SUMMER 2005)
June 1, 2005... AS the weather warms up, the minds and hearts of many fashionable women wander to thoughts of sunswept beaches, luxurious resorts, and sumptuous meals on the ocean. Yes, summer vacation is beginning to dominate the thoughts of many, and with...

Savory summer vegetables.(DATE With a Dish)
June 1, 2005... For years, mothers throughout the country--and from generation to generation--routinely have had to implore their children to do one thing: Eat your vegetables! A balanced diet that includes the nutrients found in a variety of vegetables is a...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
June 1, 2005... "Keeping up with the Joneses isn't my problem; it's trying to keep up with that young Miss Jones that's zapping my energy." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I can eat anything I like: The problem is I eat too much of it." [ILLUSTRATION...

Is the playing field level for Black female sports agents? The numbers indicate that there are too few Sisters representing athletes.(Interview)
June 1, 2005... THE professional sports locker room. While it's a place that has been de-mystified somewhat by journalists and broadcasters, there's still something almost "other" about it. Indeed, for sports agents looking to sign new clients, this is the...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
June 1, 2005... Q My wife has an identical twin, and the only way to tell them apart is that my wife lost a toe as a girl in a farming accident. One night last month, I noticed something strange while in bed alongside my wife: None of her toes was...

David Robinson: the pioneering spirit continues; Jackie Robinson's son builds a coffee business in Africa with links to Major League Baseball.
June 1, 2005... THERE'S something to be said for connections. In family, business and in life, the ties that bind are strengthened by a common experience, a history and cherished memories. For David Robinson, 53, the only surviving son of the legendary...

The inside story on the 'always Oscar worthy' Don Cheadle.(Interview)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... DON CHEADLE sits quietly in a trendy Santa Monica, Calif., restaurant. The mainly White patrons initially ignore him. Eventually, though, their gazes drift back in his direction and, ever so slowly, recognition envelops them. There are smiles...

In memoriam: hail and farewell to Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. (1937-2005).(Obituary)
June 1, 2005... HE was the grandson of a sharecropper, and he became known for championing the causes of the poor and dispossessed long before he rose to superstar status after leading the dream team that helped win the 1995 acquittal of O.J. Simpson in what...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.
June 1, 2005... "IF IT DOESN'T FIT, YOU MUST ACQUIT." --JOHNNIE L. COCHRAN JR. to the jury in the O.J. Simpson murder trial on September 27, 1995, referring to the gloves that didn't fir Simpson. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]