Ebony articles from May 2003

Ebony archives from May 2003

History-making coach. (Speaking Of People).(Teresa Lawrence Phillips)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Teresa Lawrence Phillips is the first woman to coach a Division I men's basketball game in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Tennessee State University athletic director appointed herself coach, after suspending two...

Virginia's first black chief justice. (Speaking Of People).(Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr. was elected chief justice of Virginia's Supreme Court, making him the first African-American to hold this post. This was the first time Virginia's legislature enacted a new law that required chief justices to be...

Baseball's chief financial officer. (Speaking Of People).(Jonathan Mariner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Jonathan Mariner is the first Black senior vice president and chief financial officer of Major League Baseball. Before he was promoted to this position, the certified public accountant was executive vice president and chief operating officer of...

Ashanti. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... I am writing to you because I just love the things you put in your EBONY magazine. I read EBONY every month and I always find something interesting and exciting to read. I really enjoyed your article, "Ashanti Takes Charge On Her Way To...

Who should pick up the check? (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... This letter is in response to your article, "The Dating Dilemma: Who Should Pick Up The Check?" (March 2003). I am under the impression women want equality, not their cake and eat it too. Or is that really the goal? If you ask for the...

Sisters in the spotlight. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... This is in response to the article, "Sisters In The Spotlight" (March 2003). I took special note of superstar Sheryl Swoopes. Swoopes is certainly an inspiration in today's world of mixed-up societal values. She presents herself with her...

Ladies in red. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... Editor's Note: In the article, "Ladies In Red: Daring Sisters And Their Blazing Crowns" (April 2003), orthodonist Karen Guinn was misidentified as Dr. Mary Guinn.

Money talk$. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... Thank you so much, EBONY, for your "Money Talk$" column, "From Big Spender To Smart Saver" (March 2003). Your wonderful staff hit a home run with this one. Here's the thing we as a people need to understand that it is so crucial nowadays to be...

Special section on diabetes. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... Thank you, EBONY, and staff. I live in rural Alabama and sometimes feel isolated from mainstream America. Your magazine keeps me up to date on current events, services and products. Your special section, "Diabetes" (March 2003), was of...

Who says sisters can't be nice? (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... I just picked up the March 2003 edition, and I just had to write you concerning the article, "Who Says Sisters Can't Be Nice?" As they say in church, "Thank you, Jesus!" for printing this article! I happen to be a Black, single male, and I...

Top stars tell why they love black women. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... Thanks for the article, "Top Stars Tell Why They Love Black Women" (Feb. 2003). Hats off to all the Brothers who acknowledged the strength, beauty and perseverance of the females in their lives and families--their mothers, grandmothers, aunts,...

For brothers only. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... Okay, Mr. Kevin Chappell, way to help the Brothers out with the column, "A Few Tips For Valentine's Day" (Feb. 2003). Those nine imaginative tips on how to have a lady's heart before, on or after Valentine's Day, got a Sister wanting to know...

Culinary professionals. (Letters To The Editor).
May 1, 2003... Thanks so much for the great article, "Culinary Professionals And Their Favorite Recipes" (Feb. 2003), which included Iris Rideau. My friends and I, with picnic basket in tow, have had the pleasure of visiting her beautiful winery, and it was...

Motherwit: tributes to mothers, grandmothers and surrogate mothers. (Ebony Book Shelf).(Bibliography)
May 1, 2003... MAY is about motherwit, and with the national Mother's Day holiday comes several books paying tribute to that central person in everyone's life--mother. From sentimental memoirs to dark and funny comedies, a bevy of new books celebrate mother...

Expert advice on love and relationship. (The Ebony Advisor).
May 1, 2003... Q I'm a 56-year old Black man. I'm married and love my wife very much. We both work and we have two children who are grown and live on their own. My problem is that I want to have sex more often than once or twice a week. My wife says that is...

Pregnancy and diabetes. (Expert Advice on Health and Fitness).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Q I am so excited because I'm pregnant with our first child, which is due in a couple of months. During my pregnancy, I have gained a lot of weight and some of my friends say I should be concerned about the onset of diabetes. Before getting...

Cold sores and fever blisters. (Expert Advice on Health and Fitness).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Q For as long as I can remember, I have been getting cold sores and fever blisters for some unexplained reason. I've been told that they are caused by herpes. Please tell me what causes these little, uncomfortable bumps that appear on my lips....

Benefits of strength training. (Expert Advice on Health and Fitness).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Q Since I turned 30 a couple of years ago, I go to the gym pretty often to try to stay healthy. Now that I'm in better shape, I'm thinking about strength training. What are the benefits that I can expect? S.D., Washington, D.C. A A safe...

Everything I learned about money, I learned from mom. (Money Talk$).
May 1, 2003... YOU might have majored in accounting in college, but some of your best lessons about money probably came for free from your mom. You could have picked up these little quips of wisdom as a child while helping around the kitchen or playing in the...

May day. (Travel Guide).(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... WHAT would mom like this year for Mother's Day? Dinner? A movie or show? How about an exciting trip--your treat! When the weather turns balmy and May breezes blow, spring travelers head for home shores to honor all mothers on their day. No...

For M.O.M.S. (Sisterspeak).(Mamie Till-Mobley)(Obituary)
May 1, 2003... IT'S an exclusive club, yet no one wants to be a member. In this club, all the members go through a wrenching and painful initiation--in public. It involves secret meetings with men and women in black and whispered rites and prayers. Flowers...

Fragrant candles. (Ebony Essentials).
May 1, 2003... Just in time for Mother's Day, Fashion Fair Cosmetics introduces Zahra and Fashion Fair No. 1 perfumed candles that that can be enjoyed by women of all ages. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Compact with impact. (Ebony Essentials).(digital camera)
May 1, 2003... Capture mom's heart and smile with Pentax Optio 450 compact digital camera with built-in zoom lens and autofocus, autoexposure and autoflash feature. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fashion and function pens. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Cross Ion tri-tone, compact gel ink pen has one-hand open/close feature, ergonomic grip and quick-clip pendant attachment. Available in fashion colors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bathe in spirit. (Ebony Essentials).(toiletries)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Enchanting Warm Spirit bath set includes Calabrian Orange Shower Gel, Lotion and Gold Eye Pillow, and Paradise Candle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Silk liners. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Make your eyes alluring and enchanting with Cosmetic Cosmos Silkliner Eye Pencils. The limeburst color was among items included in the 2003 Grammy Awards gift basket given to participants. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hair blooms. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Adorn your tresses with handcrafted silk flowers with attached hairpins. From Shakti Designs. Available in a variety of vibrant colors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sounding off. (The Best in Recorded Music).(Sound Recording Review)
May 1, 2003... Smooth-voiced KEM brings a refreshing, soulful sound to the music scene with his debut Kemistry (Motown). The Detroit-reared, self-taught musician (who also writes and produces) offers 10 emotionally rich tracks that boast live musicians and...

Jazz pianist Matthew Shipp's Equilibrium (Thirsty Ear). (The Best In Recorded Music).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Jazz pianist MATTHEW SHIPP's Equilibrium (Thirsty Ear) is winning praise for fusing free jazz, hiphop and electronic vibes. Also making waves is Shipp's CD collaboration with the avant-garde rap Anti-Pop Consortium.

Also noted. (The Best In Recorded Music).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... ALSO NOTED: Spirit Rising, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Music World/ Columbia); Doug Williams, When Mercy Found Me (Blackberry); Chris Jones & Word of Praise, Like a Rock (Tyscot); Raymond Myles, A Taste of Heaven (Sony Legacy); Rev. Clay Evans, Still in...

Differences between today's sisters and mama. (For Brothers Only).(Column)
May 1, 2003... STANDING in line at the grocery store, I couldn't help but notice the Sister in front of me. Dressed in a business suit as she engaged in an animated conversation on her cell phone, she was the epitome of style and sophistication. She had it...

100+ Most Influential Black Americans.
May 1, 2003... Billionaires Top 2003 List TWO billionaires and one of the most honored of all African-American business leaders top EBONY's 2003 list of the 100+ Most Influential Black Americans. BET founder Robert L. Johnson is a new addition to the...

Why some sisters only date whites & "others". (The Flip Side).
May 1, 2003... SOME Sisters argue that a good Black man is hard to find, but some, a growing number, are telling Black men to get lost. S-O-M-E--watch that word--beautiful, professional, upwardly mobile Sisters claim they are so fed up with the antics of...

Howard University: Mecca of Black education.
May 1, 2003... IT is the richest Black educational institution in America, and one of the country's top research schools. Armed with a $312 million general endowment and a successful recruiting strategy that has attracted students who can hold their own with...

Dressing for exercise success: it's easy to look good while you get in shape.
May 1, 2003... YOU'VE seen them. Sisters or Brothers at the local gym, looking miserably unhappy--sweatpants sagging, T-shirt ripped up, sneakers looking as if they'd seen better times. They're working out to improve their health, but some trainers and...

Women on top: making more than your man.
May 1, 2003... VANESSA Jordan makes $200,000 per year and her boyfriend makes $30,000. Cassandra Rogers earns $325,000 per year compared to her husband's $45,000. Jordan and Rogers are among an increasing number of Sisters who are becoming the...

The private grief of a public tragedy: astronaut Michael P. Anderson's family copes with their loss.
May 1, 2003... As a boy growing up in Spokane, Wash., Mike Anderson was always building model planes and rockets. He hung them with invisible wire at different levels from his ceiling, and he announced at the age of 4 that he wanted to be an astronaut. ...

Summer getaways for the entire family.
May 1, 2003... SUMMER vacations are now served family-style! When it's time to relax, re-wind and reconnect with family, nothing brings the family together like an old-fashioned vacation. With school a distant memory and work-related stresses on hold,...

Summer car care: getting your vehicle ready for the road.
May 1, 2003... EVERY time Vassor-Johnson, a Philadelphia-based film/video producer, drives between Los Angeles and Philadelphia she makes sure, before getting on the road, that her car will survive the journey. Vassor-Johnson took the 3,000-mile trip...

Beauty tips for the mom-to-be: how to look great and feel good when pregnant. (Beauty & Style).
May 1, 2003... YOU'RE pregnant. Congratulations. Pregnancy is a blessing, a time of joy and celebration. But pregnancy should not be an excuse to let yourself go, to neglect your body, hair and complexion. In years past, working women found few options...

Million-dollar couples.(Interview)
May 1, 2003... A special date with their special mate and a peck of planning for a pint of time keep Black America's increasing number of million-dollar couples in love and in the spotlight. Is it easier or harder to keep the sizzle in the marriage when a...

Stop wishing! Do something: 9 ways to get the man you want.
May 1, 2003... He was tall, dark, handsome and seemingly by himself when Chancy Brewer noticed her future beau. From across a crowded room, she made eye contact with the chocolate hunk, smiled and teasingly waved "hello." When he returned her...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
May 1, 2003... "You want to marry me and make me happy? How about just giving me that diamond ring, and I'll be REAL happy!" "How Can you say we never do anything together?. We argue all the time." "I didn't marry you because your father left you a...

What brothers really want: in women, sex & relationships.(Column)
May 1, 2003... BRACE yourself! Black men from coast to coast have broken ranks with the ultrasecretive Brotherhood (momentarily anyway), and are revealing their true feelings about Black women, sex and relationships. It took some moderate flattery and...

Atlanta attorneys try their biggest case: career vs. family. (Parenting).(Georgia)
May 1, 2003... IM Jones-Snipe, former Chicago public defender, swore that she would never date lawyer, but the chemistry between her and Sheldon Snipe was unmistakable. One year later, they were married. Now, after nine years of marriage, the successful...

Paris in the springtime. (Ebony Fashion Fair).
May 1, 2003... Spring in Paris is always an exciting time, and the 2003 season offers design that do not disappoint fashion aficionados or the ordinary woman. Setting the pace for French designers is Valentino who offers several ensembles that exude clean,...

A little taste of Jamaica. (Date With a Dish).
May 1, 2003... Jamaica has long been a vacationer's paradise, attracting visitors from around the world because of its warm breezes, inviting beaches and variety of delicious food. The Jamaican cuisine--colorful with colorful names--is growing in popularity....

Dying for love: the epidemic of domestic abuse cases.
May 1, 2003... THE stories have become disturbingly familiar. Last May, the ex-husband of Ronyale White allegedly shot and killed her after breaking into her Chicago home. She had tried desperately to get help, frantically calling 911. But before police...

Serena and Venus on the fabulous Oracene, mother of the Williams Dynasty. (Mother Power).(Oracene Price and mothers of other celebrities)(Interview)
May 1, 2003... MOTHER Power comes in different flavors and different combinations. It is Tina Knowles and Simpson designing clothes and personas for two of the most original women of our era, Beyonce and India.Arie. It is financier Geraldine Barber teaching...

Mom goes to college: three sons support student mother with money and love.(Virginia Hudson)(Interview)
May 1, 2003... LIKE most college students, Virginia Hudson needed financial support from home. But unlike her classmates at Miles College, Hudson didn't get that help from her parents, but from her three sons. At 58, Hudson is more than 30 years older than...