Ebony articles from March 2004

Ebony archives from March 2004

First woman district attorney in San Francisco.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)(Biography)
March 1, 2004... KAMALA D. HARRIS is the first African-American and first woman elected to serve as district attorney in San Francisco. At her inauguration ceremonies (above), she receives the oath of office from California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald M....

National Notary of the Year.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... JAMIE JOHNS is the National Notary Association's Notary of the Year for 2004. Johns, who also owns Notary Access Association, a teaching and training organization, was selected by an association panel that focused on the promotion of high...

10 hottest couples.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... I look forward to receiving the February issue of EBONY each year, the one that features Black love and Black history. And my wait was rewarded again this year because I enjoyed the collection of the "10 Hottest Couples" (Feb. 2004). I was...

The new sex pills.(Letters to the editor)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2004... Editor's note: In the article, "The Untold Story: Black Men and The New Sex Pills (Jan. 2004), we inadvertently misidentified Dr. Lewis Wyatt. Dr. Wyatt is an obstetrician/gynecologist and sex therapist who, with his wife Dr. Gail Wyatt,...

Alicia Keys.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... While reading the article, "Alicia Keys Sounds Off On Men, Love & Fame" (Jan. 2004), I was truly amazed at how real Alicia is. It's nice to see that a singer with so much talent, one who enjoys a great amount of fame, hasn't let it go to her...

Beauty & style.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Thank you, EBONY, for the article, "Beauty & Style: Corporate Attire" (Jan. 2004). As a certified image coach, consultant and professional speaker, I often work with clients on just this subject. Fortune 500 companies are returning to a more...

Tyler Perry.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... The article, "How Tyler Perry Rose From Homelessness To A $5 Million Mansion" (Jan. 2004), has definitely been a true inspiration to me. Because of the article, I have started to keep a journal. Seeing my daily life in words has allowed me to...

LeBron James.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... The article, "Can LeBron James Repeat The Jordan Miracle?" (Jan. 2004), was great. I give the rookie a pat on his back because he's so young, and he's making something out of himself. Maybe he is "the chosen one" to be like the legendary...

The King nobody knows.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Thanks for the photo spread, "The Martin Luther King Jr. Nobody Knows" (Jan. 2004), and the exclusive statement from Mrs. King (Center Stage). It was refreshing to see special photos of the private, personal and relaxed side of him. The timing...

Kendall Gill.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... Thank you, EBONY, for the feature, "At Home With NBA Star Kendall Gill" (Dec. 2003). I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a bit more of Mr. Gill. I'm a sports fan and have followed his career for a long time. I hear he's still looking for a woman...

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
March 1, 2004... IN NEW ORLEANS for the "Bayou Classic" between Grambling State University and Southern University, those in attendance included (above, left) Melba Moore (c.), who is joined by Dr. Ralph Slaughter, vice president for administration and...

Toni Marrison: redefining Black womanhood through her literature and her life.(Center Stage)
March 1, 2004... WHEN Toni Morrison's eighth novel, Love, was released recently, the anticipation was high and the books were stacked high awaiting the eager crowds that always make the release of her books major events. We have come to expect great things from...

5 questions on putting 'Her-story' into 'His-story'.(Front Row)
March 1, 2004... 1. The history of Black women has been long overlooked. How can we make 'His-story' 'Her-story' and Our story? It is important to recognize that the study of Black women's history, in addition to the study of Black women's history, makes...

HerStory: fiction.(Bookshelf)(The Dew Breaker)(Eden, Ohio)(Too Much of A Good Thing)(In My Bedroom)(Would I Lie to You?)(Shades of Black: Crime and Mystery Stories by African-American Writers)(Shaking the Tree: A Collection of New Fiction and Memoir by Black Women)(Proverbs for the People)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... THIS month, as we recognize and celebrate the strength, wisdom and courage of Sisters in all walks of life, it just makes sense to take a closer look at current and recent titles generated by African-American women--women who are writing across...

Children's corner.(Bookshelf)(Ellington was not a Street)(God Bless the Child)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Ellington was not a street (Simon & Schuster, $15.95) by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson is a heartfelt homage to the community of artists and innovators who frequented Shange's Harlem home. It is a tribute to the community of...

HerStory: nonfiction.(Bookshelf)(Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary)(Africana Woman: Her Story Through Time (National Geographic Books)(Dr. Ro's Ten Secrets To Livin' Healthy)(Girl, Make Your Money Grow! A Sister's Guide to Protecting Your Future and Enriching Your Life)(The Blueprint for My Girls: How to Build a Life Full of Courage, Determination & Self-Love)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
March 1, 2004... Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary (Atria Books, $25.00) by Jasmine Guy is an intimate look at the mother of Tupac, the guardian of his legacy. Spanning four decades, this work documents the transformation of a Black woman in America,...

A diva for all times.(Sister Speak)(Biography)
March 1, 2004... BEFORE Halle Berry and Dorothy Dandridge and even Lena Horne, there was Etta Moten, a pioneering Black Broadway and film star whose recent passing at age 102 automatically adds another chapter to Black history and herstory. A diva without...

Ebony travel guide: March: what's happening where?(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... ATLANTA * Garth Fagan Dance. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. March 5. * The Harlem Globetrotters. Philips Arena. March 20. BOSTON * National Black Law Students Association convention. Hilton Boston at Logan Airport....

The Ebony Advisor: expect advice on love and relationships.
March 1, 2004... Q I am a 30-year-old single mother of one child, and I have been dating a 43-year-old man for a year; we've been friends for three years. My grandmother's motto is "Don't get involved with a man who can't help you financially." He started off...

More to life than being 'girl-crazy'.(For Brothers Only)
March 1, 2004... ONE more time. That's what my buddy said his boss gave him. One more time to be late for work, to come running through the door after 9 a.m. "And you might as well turn around because you're history," he told me, as he mimicked his boss. ...

Unwanted orgasms.(House call: experience advice on health and fitness)
March 1, 2004... Q I just can't believe what my sister told me she heard. She said there condition that causes women to have one orgasm after another without being sexually stimulated. What in the world is going on here? Is this really true, or is someone just...

'Virtual colonoscopy'.(House call: experience advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Q I'm a 51-year-old Black man who tries to do the right thing to take care of my health. But I'm not crazy about the idea of getting a colonoscopy. I don't like the thought of how it's performed. What can you tell me about the "virtual...

Preventing Alzheimer's.(House call: experience advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Q My mother has Alzheimer's, and I'm concerned I could be a Victim later. Can it be prevented? M.C., Charleston, S.C. A Studies indicate that Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain disorder, begins decades before symptoms appear....

Steps to rebuild your credit.(Money Talks)
March 1, 2004... YOU'VE been turned down for a mortgage to buy your dream home. Your bills are piling up. And you're on the brink of bankruptcy. You're not alone. Consumer debt, which includes auto loans and credit cards but excludes mortgages, hit a record...

Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
March 1, 2004... ALSO NOTED:: Ultimate Phyllis Hyman (BMG Heritage); Richard Smith, Soulidified (A440 Music Group); Andy Bey, American Song (Savoy); Clyde Stubblefield, The Original (Liquid Records); Africa Straight Ahead (the best of South African jazz) (Heads...

En Vogue: the funky divas are back in stride.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
March 1, 2004... En Vogue is back on the scene with SOULFLOWER (Funky Girl Records), which derivers the funky yet soulful music that has made the group a legend. The single "Losing My Mind" is already a hit, and the follow-up, "Ooh Boy," has En Vogue's...

Artist spotlight: Kanye West.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
March 1, 2004... With the release of COLLEGE DROPOUT (Roc-A-Fella Records), Kanye West shows that he is more than just one of the hottest hip-hop producers and songwriters in the business. He is also a chart-topping recording artist and dynamic performer, as...

15 at the top: in corporate America.
March 1, 2004... DEFYING the limitations of the glass ceiling, many African-American women are adding new shades of color and verve to the corporate rainbow. >From technology to finance, advertising, electronics, media, foods, insurance and publishing, the...

Anne Klein watches.(Ebony Essentials)
March 1, 2004... ANNE KLEIN NEW YORK offers a dazzling collection of watches for spring and summer, including these three stylish timepieces with pink, blue and black leather straps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Carol's Daughter.(Ebony Essentials)
March 1, 2004... CAROL'S DAUGHTER offers "beauty by nature" hand-made products created by founder Lisa Price of Brooklyn, N.Y. Here are her bath and body oil, cotton candy soap and sea salt body scrub. (www.carolsdaughter.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hidden Beauty[R].(Ebony Essentials)
March 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR'S Hidden Beauty[R] Multi-Vitamin Complex is a revitalizing serum that nourishes and energizes the face. It is fortified with vitamins A, C and E. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Flame Game Boy[R].(Ebony Essentials)
March 1, 2004... NINTENDO'S new flame-colored Game Boy[R] Advance SP is first with flip-top and lit screen. Extensive library of games available, including third-party games. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Amistad collection.(Ebony Essentials)
March 1, 2004... CHINA DESIGNER JAMES W. ROLAND was commissioned by Amistad America Inc. to create porcelain and gold boxes, plates and vases to commemorate the re creation of the historic 19th-century schooner. (www.african chinacloset.com) ...

Dior move.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... DIOR presents creams based on its patented Movement Technology that enhances moisture absorption and retention. Hydra-Move moisture booster, Energy Move skin illuminating moisturizer and Nutri-Move deep comfort moisturizer will help to keep...

Survival guidelines for supermoms.(Parenting)
March 1, 2004... SUPERMOMS really do exist. She's the executive Sister running things at the board meetings. She's the soccer room running to after-school programs. And, especially on weekends, she's the designated chauffeur, running errands all over town,...

The queen still reigns! With big holiday bash and Michigan Avenue shopping spree, Aretha Franklin offers a glimpse into the royal life.
March 1, 2004... SHE is music royalty, an American icon, the Queen. There is no doubt that Aretha Franklin, the legendary soul singer, still reigns as the Queen of Soul. Still, after releasing more than 60 albums. Still, after 47 years in one of the most...

Diabetes.(Special Section)
March 1, 2004... A Message from Dr. James R. Gavin III, M.D., Ph.D., President of Morehouse School of Medicine, Chairman of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), and Past President of the American Diabetes Association. Every rear the American...

The continuing fight against diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... The statistics are staggering. More than 18 million people--6 percent of the U.S. population--have diabetes. Of those, it is estimated that more than 5 million people don't even know that they have the disease. And as if that's not enough, the...

Diabetes and America's youth.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... Diabetes is skyrocketing among America's youth, and the only way to combat it, experts say, is to move youngsters--literally and figuratively--to make a difference in their lives. The American Diabetes Association's School Walk for Diabetes...

A walk in the right direction: a daily walking regimen is one of the simplest ways to get fit and stay healthy. It can help you get on the path to preventing heart attacks and strokes, lowering your cancer risk and controlling blood sugar--essential for people with diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... WALKING TIPS * Before beginning a walking regimen, check with your doctor for direction. When you begin a walking program, be sure to wear shoes with appropriate support and cushioning. Also, be sure to check your feet for any small cuts...

Celebrities and the battle against diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... For the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Grammy Award-winning gospel group, the seriousness of diabetes hit home long ago. The three founding members--Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter and George Scott--are all living with the disease. Members of the...

Coach Tony Dungy tackles diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... DIABETES has been a part of Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy's life for as long as he remembers. Although he is not a victim of diabetes, Dungy watched his mother, Cleomae Dungy, battle the terrible effects of the debilitating disease until...

The diabetes-glaucoma connection.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... GLAUCOMA affects 3 million people and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. But that only tells part of the story. The greater tragedy is that half of the people with glaucoma don't know it, and 90 percent of the 120,000 Americans...

The link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.(Special section: diabetes)
March 1, 2004... WHAT is the significance of the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD)? * CVD is a major complication and the leading cause of premature death among people with diabetes--about 75 percent of people with diabetes die from...

Easy diabetic cooking.(Date With a Dish)
March 1, 2004... Diabetes, a silent--sometimes deadly--disease that often goes unnoticed, is on the rise. At least half the people who have diabetes remain tragically unaware of it for many years, doctors say. African-Americans experience a higher incidence of...

Elegance in black & white: 2004 spring fashions from London.
March 1, 2004... EBONY FASHION FAIR THE London runways were vibrant with a variety of styles, from highbrow elegance to streetwise casual. One resonating theme: great designs in black and white. There were gorgeous gowns and cocktail dresses that flattered...

Sisters in denim.(Beauty & Style)
March 1, 2004... STYLISH blue jean queens are turning heads everywhere as they strut their stuff in the latest denim fashions. To them, denim is more than just fabric, it's a fashion statement--a celebration in style and individuality that has stood the...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Beauty & Style)
March 1, 2004... KELLITA SMITH is one of the most beautiful mother's on television, ruling the roost each week on the FOX hit The Bernie Mac Show. Kellita loves going from natural beauty to high-glam bottle on and off the set. "That's the beauty of being a...

9 questions to ask your new lover: what you were afraid to ask, but always wanted to know.
March 1, 2004... YOU wanted to ask, but you were afraid of the answers. Is he or she the one for you? What is the wildest thing he's ever done? How many sex partners has he had? Is he broke or head over heels in debt? Has he ever been arrested? And more...

Mary J. Blige's wedding album.
March 1, 2004... IN the culmination of one of the entertainment world's most watched and most talked-about courtships, Mary J. Bilge, the "queen of hip-hop soul," finally exchanged wedding vows with her king, music industry insider Kendu Isaacs. In a small...

Money strategies for the savvy Black woman.
March 1, 2004... SISTER, can you spare a dime? If you re smart about your money, you probably can. But if you're like the millions of Black women out there to whom financial fitness is a mystery, you're probably working overtime to make ends meet and feeling...

Hail to the chief: Ella M. Bully-Cummings takes charge as Detroit's top cop.
March 1, 2004... IT was a heady sight for the teenage girl in the ticket booth .at Detroit's Mercury Theater in the 1970s--a woman in full police uniform on patrol. "I was amazed," says new Detroit Police Chief Ella M. Bully-Cummings, who remembers that day...

HIV.(Health Hot Line)
March 1, 2004... EVERYONE agrees: Black women are at risk. According to the latest statistics compiled by the D.C.-based Black Women s Health Imperative (BWHI), African-American women make up about 64 percent of new cases of HIV--the virus that causes AIDS. The...

Sickle cell anemia.(Health Hot Line)
March 1, 2004... IT has been estimated that as many as 72,000 people in this country are affected by sickle cell, and as many as 2 million Americans carry the trait. The rates are highest among African-Americans with 1 in 500 Blacks affected and 1 in 12...

Diet.(Health Hot Line)
March 1, 2004... IF you're overweight, don't blame soul food alone. According to the American Obesity Association, obesity, or being severely overweight, is a chronic disease that is the deadly result of several factors, including one's behavior (overeating and...

Endometriosis.(Health Hot Line)
March 1, 2004... ENDOMETRIOSIS is an extremely painful condition that occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting other organs. More than 5 million women suffer from endometriosis, which, doctors say, affects Black and White women...

Cervical cancer.(Health Hot Line)
March 1, 2004... CERVICAL cancer, one of the most common cancers among African-American women with a mortality rate that's twice as high in Black women as in White women, not only is one of the most curable forms of cancer, but health care professionals say it...

Sarcoidosis.(Health Hot Line)
March 1, 2004... SARCOIDOSIS is an inflammatory disease that can attack any organ of the body but most frequently is found in the lungs. Pulmonary sarcoidosis can decrease the amount of air in the lungs and can cause abnormal lung stiffness. Small areas of...

Strictly for laughs.
March 1, 2004... "Either my 'computer mouse' has come to life, or there's a regular ol' mouse in here." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You're right! The dog did eat your homework!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You're too late. The last time I saw them...

Are you satisfied: the new, groundbreaking Ebony sex survey.
March 1, 2004... FOR too long, African-American women and their sexual needs have been ignored. Over the decades, media-glorified studies have claimed to break new ground in regard to sexuality, but they seldom addressed the needs and concerns of...

Money, fame, power and a runaway marriage: can Whitney turn it around?(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... SHE was America's sweetheart, the talented, barely-out-of-her-teens woman-child with the incredibly luscious voice. Whitney Houston's 1985 debut sold more than 22 million records, and for the next decade she captured and held the ears and...

Strom Thurmond's Black family.(Exclusive: senator's daughter reveals story behind the story)
March 1, 2004... For 62 years, she lived a life of secrecy, enslave by lies, rumors and shame. Then, at age 78, she ripped open the veil of secrecy, telling a press conference audience in the capital of south Carolina: "My name is Essie Mae...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.
March 1, 2004... SHIRLEY CHISHOLM became the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives when she defeated former Congress of Racial Equality director James Farmer on November 5, 1968. The new congresswoman--from the Bedford-Stuyvesant...