Ebony articles from March 2007

Ebony archives from March 2007

A message from the president & CEO.
March 1, 2007... THROUGHOUT our history, as months turned into years and years into decades, the importance of the Black woman--to Black America in particular and America in general--has never dwindled, wavered or waned. In fact, century after century, she has...

Kim J. Askew.(American Bar Association's Section of Litigation)(Brief article)(Biography)
March 1, 2007... Kim J. Askew, a partner at Hughes & Luce in Dallas is chair of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. She is the first African-American and attorney of color to hold the national position. The Section of Litigation is the largest...

Paula D. Cunningham.(Capitol National Bank)(Brief article)(Biography)
March 1, 2007... Paula D. Cunningham is president of Capitol Bancorp's flagship bank, Capitol National Bank in Lansing, Mich. Cunningham, the third president of Capitol National Bank since its creation about 25 years ago, is the first woman and African-American...

Denise Kaigler.(Brief article)(Biography)
March 1, 2007... Denise Kaigler is senior vice president of global public relations and communications for Reebok International in Canton, Mass. She is responsible for overseeing all corporate and executive communications. She also serves as the chief company...

In New York.(Wesley Autrey received Bronze Medallion)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... IN NEW YORK, Wesley Autrey and his daughters Syshe and Shuqui admire the Bronze Medallion, the city's highest citizen award, that was presented to Autrey by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after the 50-year-old construction worker saved the life of a...

In Washington, D.C.(EBONY ON THE Scene)(Medal of Freedom awarded to B.B. King )(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... IN WASHINGTON, D.C., President Bush bestows the Presidential Medal of Freedom on blues legend B.B. King during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Freedom is the highest civil award given by the government. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

In Lagos, Nigeria.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... IN LAGOS, NIGERIA, the explosion of a gasoline pipeline killed 265 people. Nigerians, inspecting the devastation, carried pictures of missing relatives during their search for loved ones who they hoped escaped the deadly inferno. ...

Dreamgirls in the spotlight.(EBONY ON THE Scene)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... IN BEVERLY HILLS, the Dreamgirls who appeared in the top-rated movie dazzle in a variety of gowns that accentuate their figures. The group includes Beyonce. Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Hudson and Sharon Leal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

America's Next First Couple? Sen. Barack and Michelle Obama.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... Thank you, thank you, thank you for the article, "America's Next First Couple?" (Feb. 2007), which focused on Sen. Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. Whether Obama decides to run for president or not, just the thought and possibility of...

Will & Jaden Smith.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... Thank you, EBONY, for the cover story, "Hollywood's Hottest Father and Son Duo: Will & Jaden Smith" (Jan. 2007). I liked the fact that Smith says he and Jada believe in arming their children with information and giving them the freedom to be...

Black Adoption.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... This letter is in reference to CEO Linda Johnson Rice's editorial, "Spotlight on Black Adoption," in the Jan. 2007 issue. All of these celebrities are looking for publicity, international publicity. If they adopt a Black child in this...

AIDS in Africa.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... Thank you for your story, "My Firsthand View of AIDS In Africa" (Jan. 2007), by Deborah Roberts. It is true that the disease is wreaking havoc in the motherland, and there seems to be no help in sight. The situation, to say the least, is...

For Brothers Only.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I really enjoyed the "For Brothers Only" column, "Man Up, Brothers," by Blair Underwood (Jan. 2007)! It's really uplifting to see that we still have some Brothers who have "manned up" and are taking responsibility for their actions. It is a...

Dreamgirls.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I enjoyed the cover story on the "Dreamgirls" (Dec. 2006). The three ladies looked amazing. But I do have a problem with Beyonce getting all of the recognition. Jennifer Hudson and Anika Rose are just as beautiful, and they have voices to...

Center Stage.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I was so "tickled" to find out that Elmo's voice is from an African-American man, Kevin Clash (Center Stage, Dec. 2006). I watch Sesame Street every day with my grandson. Whenever I see an episode with Elmo and the monster's pet rock... I know...

Sisterspeak.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... The Sisterspeak column, "Don't Just Survive, Seek Victory!" (Dec. 2006) was a timely article by Yolanda Adams. Yes, while life offers joy--it cannot be lived without pain. Sometimes the pain is intentional. Women, let us seek to guard our...

HIV/AIDS.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I have enjoyed the December issue of EBONY and all the articles that were included in the issue. Well, the article, "Personal Journeys of Women With HIV/AIDS," I really enjoyed it the most. Every woman and man, young and old, should be aware of...

Prince George's County.( )(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I am still beaming with pride and admiration after reading the article, "The Wealthiest Black County" (Nov. 2006), highlighting some of the Black residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. The fruit of these individuals' labor is what the...

Divorce Court judge Lynn Toler dispenses advice to help you through everyday life.(My Mother's Rules: A Practical Guide to Becoming an Emotional Genius)(Book review)
March 1, 2007... Listening to Lynn Toler hand down judgments as judge on television's popular syndicated series Divorce Court, you would think she has always been a master of her emotions, and a brave, unflinching soul. Not so, she reveals in her awe-inspiring...

We'll Never Tell.(CAUTIONARY TALE)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2007... In WE'LL NEVER TELL (St. Martin's Griffin, $16.95), Kayla Perrin returns with a taut and cautionary tale about love, jealousy and hatred run amok. The story unfolds on the University of Buffalo campus and highlights young women from the...

Tops picks for women.(BOOKSHELF)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... FICTION 1. BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE (Pocket Books, $9.95) by ReShonda Tate Billingsley. 2. NOT EASILY BROKEN (Warner Faith, $23.99) by T.D. Jakes. 3. WHEN SOMEBODY LOVES YOU BACK (Farina Books, $24) by Mary B. Morrison. 4. THE...

Dreamgirls.(BOOKSHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2007... In DREAMGIRLS (HarperEntertainment, $6.99), bestselling author Denene Millner penned the novelization of the popular screenplay by Bill Condon, which today is a major Hollywood movie and a box-office success. In the novel, Millner effectively...

There's Always a Reason.(BOOKSHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2007... In his latest novel, THERE'S ALWAYS A REASON (Strebor Books, $14), William Fredrick Cooper weaves a powerful story about the crucible of love, betrayal and redemption, it is the story of William McCall, whose cycle of loss begins when--while...

God, Can You Hear Me?(Childrens CORNER)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2007... In GOD, CAN YOU HEAR ME? (Amistad, $16.99), Justine Simmons, the beloved mom from MTV's Run's House (illustrated by Robert Papp), writes her debut children's book that captures the questions and prayers young children ask as they confront...

Michael's Golden Rules.(Childrens CORNER)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2007... In MICHAEL'S GOLDEN RULES (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $16.99), Michael Jordan's mother, Deloris Jordan, and his sister Roslyn M. Jordan, join forces to create a story about the importance of teamwork, with illustrations by Kadir...

Nancy Wilson.(CENTER STAGE)(Biography)
March 1, 2007... Throughout her 50-year-plus storied musical career, she has received many nicknames--"Sweet Nancy, The Baby" and the "Fancy Miss Nancy" are only two of them. But her recent 70th birthday celebration has sparked a tide of tributes from coast to...

5 questions for: Jo Ann C. Jenkins.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... Yes, libraries still matter in today's fast-paced Internet society, where information is available at your fingertips on your home or work computer. If you have any doubts about the enduring importance of libraries, just ask Jo Ann C. Jenkins,...

March: what's happening where!(TRAVEL GUIDE)
March 1, 2007... ATLANTA * Sisters in the Spirit 2007. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. Featuring Kelly Price, Rev. Shirley Caesar, and others. March 4. * National Black Law Students Association 39th Annual Convention. Sheraton Atlanta Hotel....

The parent trap.(Money Talk$)(savings)
March 1, 2007... People frequently ask me for financial advice, particularly about saving for their children s education. My response often takes them aback, because I always recommend they focus on themselves first before their children. Helping your child...

Back to basics.(SisterSpeak)(women's rights)
March 1, 2007... Nine months. That's how long they gave my uncle to live just recently when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Nine months. It takes nine months to produce life and, in this case, nine months for it to end. Life is interesting with its...

1. Vital brushes.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2007... Fashion Fair Cosmetics offers three brushes that are most important and necessary to a woman's makeup routine--eye shadow ($15), powder ($22.50) and blush ($20) brushes. (www.fashionfair.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

2. Classy pendant.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2007... Tiffany & Co.'s emerald cut morganite and diamond-encrusted pendant ($57,000) is set in platinum and will take any woman's breath away. (www.tiffany.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

3. Mod, mod polish.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2007... essie's spring 2007 collection offers funky new shades of polishes. Shown are Cool-Lots (l. to r.) which is a shade of apricot with gold undertones, bold electric pink Mod Squad and the subtle shimmery baby pink Mini How High ($8 per bottle)....

4. Funky clutch.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
March 1, 2007... Pacific Design introduces the Uptown Clutch wallet ($29.95) designed to carry and protect your (Pod Nano[R] and other daily essentials. Shown in precious pink. (www.pacificdesign.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

5. Nurture time.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
March 1, 2007... Akhassa's Nurture Bath and Body Gift Set ($40) includes a travel-sized Ylang Ylang body lotion, White Lotus shower cream, Pink Tea scrub and Jasmine bath oil, all packaged in a handcrafted, all-natural Pandanus gift basket. (www.akhassa.com)...

Folate and pregnancy.(Folic acid)
March 1, 2007... Q My husband and I have finally decided that the time is right for us to begin a family. I'm 32 years old and in good shape, but I do have one concern. I have a friend who says that pregnant women run the risk of having children with birth...

Unbearably itchy skin.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Q Help! I have a real problem with constant itching and I can't II what's causing the problem. I'm tired of scratching. What could be the cause, and how can I find some relief? R.D., Louisville, Ky. A There are several reasons why you...

Vesta.(Vesta Williams' "Distant Lover")(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... In an industry where the title of "diva" is loosely thrown around, it's good to hear from Vesta. Distant Lover is the 4-octave-range singer's ambitious tribute to her favorite R&B singers, including Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robin....

Diana Ross.(Brief article)(Biography)
March 1, 2007... Break open the best champagne, sit back and experience the universal appeal of Diana Ross on her newest project I Love You. The legendary entertainer performs 15 classic love songs--all of which inspire romance and are as timeless as Ross...

Sweating in The Spirit 2.(Brief article)(Audiobook review)
March 1, 2007... No one knows how to praise God and get a good workout in better than the queen of health and fitness herself, DONNA RICHARDSON-JOYNER. The fitness guru encourages you to "sweat in the spirit" and worship the Lord with her follow-up workout DVD...

Tony-nominated Broadway star Elisabeth Withers brought the heat in her sizzling portrayal of Shug Avery in the successful Broadway hit The Color Purple.(Brief article)(Biography)
March 1, 2007... Tony-nominated Broadway star ELISABETH WITHERS brought the heat in her sizzling portrayal of Shug Avery in the successful Broadway hit The Color Purple. Yet the Joliet, Ill., native is continuing to showcase her mezzo-soprano vocals and sassy...

Also noted.(Sound recordings)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... FANTASIA (J Records/Sony BMG); TYRESE, Alter Ego (J Records) DOUBLE CD; Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls soundtrack (Atlantic); AI Green: The Definitive Greatest Hits (Capitol/EMI); Freddie Jackson: Greatest Hits (Capitol/EMI); GERALD LEVERT,...

Raven Symone: from Cosby Kid to the Disney Dynasty, Raven-Symone speaks candidly about growing up on and off screen.(Biography)
March 1, 2007... RAVEN-SYMONE is an anomaly. On the one hand, with a hit TV show, blockbuster movies, and a music career--she's one of the most successful young African-American female actors working today. On the other--just 21 and still associated with her...

The great debate: at home mom or office mom: 'Why I chose to be a stay-at-home mom'.(Column)
March 1, 2007... I was tired--tired of the 10-hour workdays, the hours-long commutes, kissing my groggy kids goodnight 5 minutes after getting home from the office (much too late for them to stay up and be played with or read to), and especially tired of...

The great debate: at home mom or office mom: 'Why I chose to work outside the home'.(Column)
March 1, 2007... For me not working outside the home was never a plausible option. I absolutely respect the need or choice to stay at home to care for your child or children, but frankly, I never thought of replacing one form of work I truly love and thrive on...

How to love a Black woman: schoolin' brothers on the do's and don'ts.
March 1, 2007... IS a Brother who is polite and respectful of women as passe as Hammer pants? Can today's woman appreciate a man who opens doors and helps her with her coat? What do Black women want anyway? Is it the hard-sell, no-finesse video approach or...

Diabetes.(African Americans)
March 1, 2007... Remember the last time your read an alarming media headline announcing, "Growing Health Epidemic Plagues the African-American Community"? Do the statistics scare you? Or do they motivate you to make changes and develop a healthier lifestyle?...

Is diabetes an epidemic in Black America? The growing number of cases indicates the problem has reached a new level.
March 1, 2007... Nearly 21 million people in the United States, or 7 percent of the population, have diabetes. And another 54 million people are believed to have the beginning stages of diabetes. Every minute of every day, another American develops type 2...

A surgical "cure" for diabetes? Nine out 10 gastric-bypass patients with the disease report dramatic drops in blood sugar levels, but some doctors warn about taking such a drastic step.
March 1, 2007... Popular talk show host Mother Love was 257 pounds, a diabetic and she knew she'd be dead soon if something didn't change. Since diabetes killed both parents, and she was at high risk because she was obese, she opted for a drastic step--gastric...

What hip-hop has done to Black women.(Column)
March 1, 2007... "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me." THIS nursery rhyme remains a way for youngsters to defend themselves against verbal taunting, but unfortunate, words can hurt, and words cannot be ignored. In recent...

Tone up on the slopes: downhill skiing is a great way to stay in shape.
March 1, 2007... WHEN Ralph Waddy began downhill skiing nearly a decade ago, it was more for the challenge and the camaraderie than for the workout. But the Los Angeles-area resident quickly learned that it is a great way to keep fit, with all of the twists and...

A masterful collaboration: NASA inventor and his publicist wife create dramatic showcase.(Courtland Bivens III and Regina Lynch-Hudson)
March 1, 2007... IF it's not a marriage made in heaven, it may be the next best thing. Aerospace engineer Courtland Bivens III spent more than 18 years at NASA, where he patented numerous aeronautical inventions. Today, while his colleagues are golfing, the...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)
March 1, 2007... "I mean from back here, Mr. Stewart." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Is that a trick question?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Why didn't they just arrest Goldilocks for 'breaking and entering?'" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Women in culinary arts.(Joy Spence, Kimberly Davis Cuthbert, Jessica B. Harris)
March 1, 2007... This month, it's all about the women, so this presentation of "Date With A Dish" focuses on three noted individuals who have distinguished themselves and created exciting careers in the culinary arts. Joy Spence, Jessica B. Harris and Kimberly...

Pretty.
March 1, 2007... Casual elegance, sassy sophistication and ultra-chic blended with a dash of pretty-hip are what fashion designers offer this spring. From Bottega Veneta's bubble hemline jersey dress to Topshop's daringly bold white sundress to Carmen Marc...

As good as gold.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Treat yourself like a queen by adorning yourself in the metal of royalty--gold. Any outfit call instantly be transformed with a touch of gilded shine. Here are some of our favorites. ROYALLY CUFFED Gold-leaf maple, mahogany and cherry...

Raising our daughters: countering the effects of today's negative images of young African-American females.
March 1, 2007... AMONG African-American girls, the problem of low self-esteem has been fueled by an onslaught of negative influences, including those in magazines, gangsta-rap movies, music videos and hard-core lyrics that degrade women. To offset that...

Is love becoming color blind? Young adults embrace interracial dating.
March 1, 2007... THEY could have been just another twenty-something couple inside a trendy Chicago eatery--except that his skin was the color of bittersweet chocolate topped with a neat shock of dreadlocks and a direct contrast to his date, a porcelain-skinned...

Gov. Deval L. Patrick takes charge: Massachusetts' chief executive makes history and begins to chart his own course.(Biography)
March 1, 2007... A Black governor? And in Massachusetts, of all places? Meet Deval L. Patrick, sworn in January 4 as the unlikely governor of the New England state, where only 7 percent of the population is Black. Governor Patrick is a lawyer's lawyer who...

The Ebony Advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
March 1, 2007... Q I am 45 and have been dating a wonderful man for six years. For the first two years he insisted he would never commit to a serious emotional relationship, let alone live together or get married. He agreed to a committed sexual relationship....

The legacy of James Brown.(Biography)
March 1, 2007... IS this the most important Black man in America?" read the headline of a 1969 Look magazine cover story on "the Godfather of Soul," as James Brown had come to be known. If there was any doubt then, there certainly is no argument today...

Tribute to James Brown: in my words.(Obituary)
March 1, 2007... I was 16 years old when I was ushered into James Brown's dressing room by two radio personalities who wanted him to meet the young civil rights preacher his son had befriended in New York. His son Teddy Brown, also 16, had just been killed in a...