Ebony articles from March 2008

Ebony archives from March 2008

Inside the historic Obama campaign: a message from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... In this year's historic presidential campaign, Sen. Barack Obama has taken things to a new level, generating positive vibrations and a new degree of hope while, at the same time, changing the minds of thousands of people who are now beginning...

A spotlight on individuals who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... ADAM ROBINSON [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It didn't hit the three-star admiral until the e-mails started coming. "It dawned on me after I started receiving a number of e-mails and other communications that this really was a big thing,...

Ebony on the scene.(Brief article)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. At Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama delivers his message to a crowd of supporters as his wife Michelle and talk-show host Oprah Winfrey look on. Winfrey threw her...

International affairs.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. In London, Motselisi KhasaKe who is from Lesotho, Africa displays the "Lesotho Promise Number One," the largest of 26 flawless diamonds, cut from me 603-carat "Lesotho Promise" diamond stone at Graft Diamonds. The...

10 hottest couples.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thanks for your engaging article, "Who's Lovin' Who? Remixing The Romance Can Make Love Better The Second Time Around" (Feb. 2008). As your writers pointed out, many marriages in America--especially in the...

To spank or not spank.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I just received my January issue of EBONY, and I must say thank you for parenting article, "To Spank Or Not To Spank" (Jan. 2008). I agree with many aspects of this article, but feel that this is still a personal issue for parents and they have...

Memorable Photo.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... One of my favorite parts of EBONY magazine is "Memorable Photo." The picture of Dr. King with his wife and child in the January 2008 issue brought me to tears. I was born in Montgomery, Ala. My mama died there in 1956, and I left Montgomery,...

Ebony in Africa.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... I just wanted to say that I enjoyed the article, "Lessons Learned From China In Africa," (Jan. 2008), about Chinese investment in Africa. It was the best story on China with statistics to back it up that I have read in years. You talked...

Lessons abroad: a college student encounters hate, finds love in Spain.(BOOKSHELF)(Lori L. Tharps on Kinki Gazpacho)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lori L. Tharps was a junior at Smith College in Northampton, Mass., when she set her sights on studying abroad in Spain in 1992. She had known from an early age that Spain would be part of her destiny. But she was...

A Sword Among Lions.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2008... In A Sword Among Lions (Amistad, $35), Paula J. Giddings returns with a sweeping and timely biographical narrative about Ida B. Wells, who led the nation's first campaign against lynching. Tens of thousands of African-Americans were lynched...

Standing Tall: Lessons in Turning Adversity into Victory.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Standing Tall: Lessons in Turning Adversity into Victory (Crown, $24.95), C. Vivian Stringer, with Laura Tucker, writes a moving memoir about overcoming adversity with grace and stamina. Stringer, head coach of...

On the radar.(BOOKSHELF)(In Party Crashing: How the Hip-Hop Generation Declared Political Independence; In The Echo from Dealey Plaza )(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Party Crashing: How the HIp-Hop Generation Declared Political Independence (Basic Books, $16.95), Keli Goff, a political analyst, argues that political votes from the hip-hop generation, or the post Civil Rights...

Malcolm Lee: director's new comedy brings plenty of drama to the big screen, too.(CENTER STAGE)(Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To produce his latest African-American "dramedy," film director Malcolm D. Lee worked and reworked his script. Then he found the perfect cast of actors to star in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, set to open in February....

5 questions for ... Ice Cube.(Interview)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From one of the trailblazers of rap music to an A-list movie star, Ice Cube has just about done it all. As he celebrates some two decades in music, he says that he is far from done. After releasing the movie First...

Lenny.(SOUNDING OFF)(Lenny Kravitz's It Is Time for a Love Revolution)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Lenny Kravitz returns with an exciting new CD, It Is Time For A Love Revolution (Virgin Records America), and music fans will be thrilled. The party begins with the first cut, "Love Revolution," and it continues for the next 60 minutes through...

Simone.(SOUNDING OFF)(Simone on Simone)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the chops of a Broadway performer, Simone, who is no stranger to the stage with roles in Rentand Aida, pays tribute to her mother, the legendary Nina Simone, with renditions of her mom's classic songs. Simone on...

Maceo Parker.(ALSO NOTED)(Roots & Grooves)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Maceo, I want you to blow!" was the mighty holler from the Godfather of Soul that beckoned Maceo to lead JB's band with the famous sax solo found on the generation-less classic, 'I Got You (I Feel Good)." Also known...

Lupe Fiasco.(ALSO NOTED)(Lupe Fiasco's The Cool)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who says hip-hop is dead? Ask prophets like newcomer Lupe, and it'll sound like he's come to resurrect the rhyme. After his 2006 Grammy and BET Hip Hop award-nominated debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, Lupe...

Michael Jackson.(ALSO NOTED)(Thriller-25th Anniversary Edition)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Those who can't get enough of MICHAEL JACKSON's classic grooves and agile moves can bask in knowing that the Thriller-25th Anniversary Edition (Sony/BMG/Legacy) is now available. Yes, classic favorites from the...

Ear candy new releases.(Brief article)(List)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] JOHN LEGEND Live From Philadelphia Columbia Records [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ESTELLE Shine Atlantic Records [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TEDDY PENDERGRASS The Essential Teddy Pendergrass Legacy Records ...

Overexercising: just don't do it! Too much physical activity can produce some serious, unexpected problems.(HOUSE CALL)(Disease/Disorder overview)
March 1, 2008... Only three months after making that New Year's resolution to begin an exercise program and get into shape, that commitment, for many people, has faded like smoke from a cigarette. But on the other side of the spectrum, there is a group who not...

Expert advice on relationships: Dr. Joyce answers yur questions about marriage and dating and romance.(EBONY ADVISOR)(Joyce Hamilton Berry)
March 1, 2008... Q I am a saved, 50-year-old educated woman and have a nice career. I am independent and attractive (really!). I have a nice home and do well for myself. I have two boys at home, one a senior in high school getting ready for college and the...

The importance of being a gentleman in not-so-gentle times: for many young men today, life is about "acting hard, having attitude and swagger".(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)
March 1, 2008... My father taught me that an essential part of manhood is being a gentleman. But in these times, with fewer role models, it is tougher for young men to cultivate such qualities. My work over the last 20 years has been teaching professional...

March: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... BALTIMORE * Meditation on African Art: Pattern. Baltimore Museum of Art showcases African collection in new exhibition series. Pattern is the third and final installation in the exhibit series. www.artbma.org. March 12-Aug. 17. ...

Auto financing: leasing versus buying: let cost and personal requirements dictate your decision.(MONEY TALK)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lease versus buy. New car versus used. It's a common predicament nearly every car buyer confronts. While experts say each has its benefits and drawbacks, the decision on what to buy, and how to finance it, should...

'Let's not say or play the race card'.(SISTERSPEAK)
March 1, 2008... As a lawyer in 21st century America, I want to believe that the color of one's skin no longer determines one's educational possibility, professional opportunities or treatment in the justice system. But every day we are confronted with...

Lashing out: get mile-long lashes in minutes with the right tools.(ESSENTIALS)(mascara)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] To instantly elevated your look, elongate your lashes! Mascara is magic--it creates the illusion of longer, more voluminous eyelashes with the stroke of its wand. Intensify the curl, maximize the length and...

Raising the bar: transform an everday look into a signature statement.(ESSENTIALS)(the tie bar)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] One indication of a dapper gentleman is a man who gets fully dressed in the morning, complete with a freshly ironed shirt, luxurious tie and a throwback from yesteryear--the tie bar. That single piece of jewelry...

Iconic style: Tina Knowles gives expert advice on dressing the part.(ESSENTIALS)
March 1, 2008... Known as the notable mom behind megastar Beyonce, Tina Knowles is a woman who can do it all. A true Jane of all trades, she has conquered the roles of mother, grandmother, author, philanthropist and fashion designer in iconic style. After years...

Anatomy of a moment: how team Obama & Black America are making history.(Cover story)
March 1, 2008... Karen Richardson had never worked on a political campaign and was headed down an entirely different path when the Barack Obama campaign tapped her last April to become the Iowa state policy director. But the 30-year-old African-American, who...

Blacks in Hollywood: as the Academy prepares to award its 80th set of Oscars, are Blacks in Hollywood better off, have we finally arrived or is this just another celluloid illusion?
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 80 YEARS OF STRUGGLE. 80 YEARS OF REJECTION. 80 YEARS OF PROMISE AND POTENTIAL. 80 YEARS OF "ALMOST." UNTIL NOW. Finally, there was a Black man in command of his destiny, in front of the camera and behind it. In...

Hollywood style.(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... When the invitation calls for glamour, where do you turn for inspiration? Take a look back to Black style circa the days of Dorothy Dandridge, Josephine Baker, Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. These Hollywood icons did fashion proud during...

What makes an image maker? Behind the scenes with the stylists who create looks for top celebrities.(Interview)
March 1, 2008... They've been called the "glam squad." these industry insiders and image-makers. They are the few--usually invisible creative team--whose skillful hands guide the golden comb. the gilded powder puff and velvet hanger for some of today's most...

From Atlanta to Africa: American youngsters embark on a journey of self-discovery in Ghana.(EBONY IN AFRICA: an occasional series)
March 1, 2008... THE LUSH GREENERY SURROUNDING the NNonkonsuo Slave River Memorial Center in Ghana, Africa, is gone, abruptly replaced by darkness. At first the children appear to enjoy it, like that game when blindfolded kids awkwardly swing at a pinata hoping...

A healthier you learning the facts and figures about diabetes.(DIABETES SPECIAL SECTION)(Disease/Disorder overview)
March 1, 2008... How many of us remember dire warnings from older loved ones, "If you keep eating a lot of candy, you are going to catch sugar diabetes?" Hopefully by now you know that isn't true; eating a lot of candy does not cause diabetes. Because you...

Black youths: the new face of diabetes: as African-American youngsters have become heavier, half of then are predicted to be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To friends and family, Bryan Moore, 14, was always considered to be a cute, chubby kid who loved fast food. "Pizza, burgers, fries, candy, I would eat anything that tasted good," says the Baltimore ninth-grader who,...

10 biggest diabetes myths: knowing fact from fiction can help control the deadly disease.
March 1, 2008... 1 Myth: People with diabetes can't eat sweets or chocolate If eaten as part of a healthy meal plan, or combined with exercise, diabetics can eat desserts and sweets. They are no more "off limits" to them than they are to people without the...

The ABCs of diabetes: what's the difference between type 1 & 2 diabetes?(Disease/Disorder overview)
March 1, 2008... Type 1 diabetes was previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or Juvenile-onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the hormone...

The ravages of diabetes: diabetes is associated with an increased risk for a number of serious, sometimes life-threatening complications, and African-Americans experience an even greater threat. Good diabetes management can help reduce risk.(Disease/Disorder overview)
March 1, 2008... Heart disease and stroke Heart disease and stroke account for about 65 percent of deaths in people with diabetes. In women with diabetes, deaths from heart disease have increased 23 percent over the past 30 years compared to a 27 percent...

Could you have diabetes and not know it?(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Take the test. Know your score. Take this test to see if you are at risk for having diabetes. Diabetes is more common among African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of...

Angie Stone: 'living my life with diabetes: singer urges African-Americans to take control of the disease--now.
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You may know me best as a songwriter and neo-soul singer, but what you don't know is that I'm living with diabetes, a very serious disease that affects more than 3 million African-Americans nationwide, according to...

"Finally, my healthy weight!".(heart & soul: healthy weight plan)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Introducing the Heart & Soul Healthy Weight Plan. Education. Nutrition. Fitness. Combined with the support you need to help you succeed. Eat six delicious meals a day, lose the right amount of weight and be healthier and happier. A new improved...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
March 1, 2008... "I'll be down as soon as I finish cleaning my room." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] "That cake was our last piece of evidence. Where did it go?" "I'm sorry, Howard, but you do not have the right to remain silent." [ILLUSTRATION...

Must Christians go to church: yes! The church remains force for political and social change.(TWO SIDES)
March 1, 2008... Our kidnapped African ancestors knew Christianity was not an isolationist institution in which everyone worshiped alone in their own corner. There are such individual activities as seeking, fasting and praying. But the highest expression of the...

To be good Christians? No! Organized Black religion is failing.(TWO SIDES)
March 1, 2008... Like most Black men of my generation, I grew up in the Black church. Most certainly, my youthful values, worldview and spiritual existence were fundamentally shaped in the storefront Baptist church on the East Side of Detroit, where my...

Cloudy: iridescent Spring 2008 fashions forecast inviting shimmery skies that depict the changing weather and wardrobes.(FASHION FAIR)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ONE PARTICULAR NOTICEABLE TREND that stretched across the ocean during the Spring 2008 fashion presentations was an overcast, ethereal look in womenswear. Sometimes the designs called to mind a beautiful cloudy sky...

Breakfast in 20 minutes or less: fabulous finds for the most favored meal of the day.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)
March 1, 2008... Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing fuel to start the day and to keep you going until your next meal. But despite its importance, it's also the meal that most people skip because they don't take the time to prepare it....

Honor your temple: work off pounds while praising your higher power.(BODY TALK)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About a year-and-a-half ago, Reggie Brooks was at the top of his game. He received good money for lectures on real estate investing, and was listed on the same programs as Donald Trump, he says. But just as...

Growing up CEO: parents can nurture a child's entrepreneurial spirit.(PARENTING)(chief executive officer)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At age 12, Leanna Archer heads her own haircare products company, which she founded at age 8. While most children are listening to their iPods and focusing on homework (Leanna has to finish her homework before...

In Gary, Ind.(MEMORABLE PHOTO)(Indiana)(Brief article)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mayor-elect Richard G. Hatcher acknowledges supporters after the historic election on November 7, 1967, that made him the first Black mayor of Gary, Ind. He and Carl B. Stokes of Cleveland were elected on the same...