Ebony articles from May 2004

Ebony archives from May 2004

Chairwoman of the United Way of America.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... DR. JOHNNETTA B. COLE is the first African-American chairwoman of the United Way of America, which is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement in making a measurable impact in every community in America. The...

Chairman & CEO Black McDonald's Operators Association.(Speaking Of People)(National Black McDonald's Operators Association )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... LARRY TRIPPLETT is chairman and CEO of the National Black McDonald's Operators Association (NBMOA). As chairman and CEO, he oversees the organization's efforts to empower its members in an increasingly competitive environment while providing...

President and general manager, NBC4.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... PAULA MADISON is the president and general manager of NBC4 (KNBC), NBC's owned-and-operated station in Los Angeles. She is the first African-American woman to become general manager at a network-owned station in a top-five market. Madison also...

Janet Jackson.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Thank you for the article, "Janet Speaks" (April 2004). At the Super Bowl halftime show, the baring of Janet's breast was an accident. The media is blowing it out of proportion! Let's concentrate on weapons of mass destruction and the...

Black Heritage stamps.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... There's a powerful e-mail circulating that says the United States Postal Service will discontinue Black Heritage commemorative stamps. Nothing could be further from the truth! The U.S. Postal Service has no intention of discontinuing our Black...

Literary contest.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Thank you, thank you, thank you! Language does have limits at times when expressing heartfelt emotions. It is such a great honor to me and my family that EBONY has recognized my short story, "Sacred Designation," as a winner in the 12th Annual...

Whitney Houston.(Letters to the editor)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... This letter is in response to the article, "Money, Fame, Power & A Runaway Marriage: Can Whitney Turn It Around?" (March 2004). I am Whitney's biggest fan. We all have experienced some turbulent times throughout our lives. After seeing...

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
May 1, 2004... IN LOS ANGELES, at "The Magic of Fashion" show, businessman and basketball legend Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie are joined by Jeanine White, multicultural marketing manager of Lincoln Mercury, and Chuck Morrison, senior vice-president,...

'Phenomenal mothers I have known'.(Center Stage)
May 1, 2004... SHE stood before me, a dolled-up, pretty yellow woman, seven inches shorter than my six-foot bony frame. Her eyes were soft and her voice was brittle. "You're determined to leave? Your mind's made up?" I was seventeen and burning with...

Brown v. Board of Education.(Bookshelf)
May 1, 2004... THIS month we recognize and celebrate the most significant decision about race in the 20th century, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on May 17, 1954, that the doctrine of "separate but equal" was unconstitutional. There are numerous celebrations...

Boosting women's libido.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
May 1, 2004... Q I am a 43-year-old woman who is in good shape and likes to have a good time. I'm so tired of hearing about the Viagra-like pills that are designed for men with sexual performance problems. What about women like me, whose libido is not what it...

Children's ear infections.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Q My 5-year-old son has had two ear infections this year. What can I do to prevent the repeated infections that are very painful for him? D.C., Las Vegas A Doctors say ear infections are the most common reason that children see a...

Ingrown toenails.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
May 1, 2004... Q About twice a year, I have a problem with ingrown toenails. What is it that causes this painful and annoying problem? C.W., Orlando A Ingrown toenails, a common problem for people of all ages, are caused by shoes that don't fit...

'Untying' fallopian tubes.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Q I'm a 26-year-old healthy mother of two and want to have another baby badly. My problem is that, after giving birth to my second child, I made a huge mistake and had my tubes tied. I regret very much what I have done and want to have the...

Janet: triumphs with Damita Jo.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music)(Janet Jackson)(JANET Jackson is )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... JANET Jackson is back with her greatly anticipated CD DAMITA JO (Virgin Records), on which she gives listeners a treasure trove of 22 songs. Among them are the sizzling "Sexhibition," the old-school dance tune "R&B Junkie," and the beautiful,...

What's hot!(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music)(Keb Mo)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Blues artist KEB MO appeals to all music lovers with Keep It Simple (Epic), which features 12 songs that he wrote or co-wrote and which explore "various experiences in the human condition." On the tunes "One Friend" and "Closer," he sings of...

Also noted.(Sounding Off: for the latest and hottest in Black music)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Also Noted: Gotta Have Gospel! compilation (Integrity/Gospo Centric); Gospel Today Presents Praise & Worship, Vol. 2 (Verity); The Essential Mahalia Jackson (Columbia/Legacy); Brother Eugene Jones, Let Your Spirit Fill This Place (Intro); Keith...

Artist spotlight Ricky Dillard.(Artist Spotlight)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Ricky Dillard delivers an inspiring, uplifting two-CD set with UNPLUGGED... THE WAY CHURCH USED TO BE (Crystal Rose). Backed by the talented, energetic New G Choir, Dillard takes listeners through a lively Morning Warship that includes the...

What's happening where!(Travel guide: May)(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... ATLANTA * Sweet Auburn SpringFest and Garden Show. May 7-9. * The Atlanta Jazz Festival. Largest free jazz festival in the country. Piedmont Park. May 18-27. * Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention. Hyatt-Regency...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
May 1, 2004... Q I'm currently in a relationship with a man who has been my friend since junior high school. Although this might sound peachy, it isn't. Because we've been friends for so long, we know each other's wants and needs--physically, emotionally and...

Mothers have changed.(For Brothers Only)
May 1, 2004... Have you seen that commercial, the one for the new high-tech minivan? Breaking from tradition, this minivan has it all--style and substance everything modern mothers on the go need. At the end of the commercial it proclaims boldly that,...

Getting ready to get down at the prom.(Beauty & Style)
May 1, 2004... Prom Gowns For Her For high school juniors and seniors all around the country, prom is the most anticipated social event of the year, and it is also the biggest shopping season of the year. The typical teen, experts say, could spend in...

Odyssey tote.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR'S "Odyssey" Mother's Day signature tote is a perfect gift for room. Tucked inside are two full-size lipsticks and three-shade creme eye shadow compact.

Spring attraction.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... LANCOME introduces sexy new fragrance, Attraction, "the sensual side of being a woman." Inspired by the Iris, it is a great contemporary woody-floral fragrance presented in a dazzling sphere of engraved glass bursting with light.

Comfort casual bike.(Ebony Essentials)(Electrbike)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ELECTRABIKE'S TOWNIE 3 ladies' bicycle is perfect for casual bikers who want comfort and fitness. Riders can place feet flat on ground seal is lower than handlebar. Shown with red accessories. (www.electrabike.com)

Citrus kiss.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Warm Spirit's Citrus Candles are great gifts or wonderful indulgences for yourself. (www.warmspirit.com)

Afrocentric photobooks.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ETHNIC-THEMED photobooks and journals covered in Kente cloth and mud cloth help to make your personal notes and keepsakes even more special. Available at www.meltingpotdesigns.com.

Natural lighting.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... OTT-LITE VISIONSAVER CAPTIVA NATURAL LIGHTING, helps enhance vision and viewing comfort with low-heat, low-glare illumination. Long-lasting energy-efficient technology. Marbleized glass shade is adjustable and fits any decor. Table and desk...

Bring back Big Mama.(Sister Speak)
May 1, 2004... IN this political year, pundits and Brothers and Sisters on the block are ruminating on how to best help Black America survive and thrive in the 21st century. While we attend symposiums and the experts debate whether the answer is more jobs,...

5 ways to finance your vacation.(Money Talks)
May 1, 2004... YOU'VE waited all winter long. Now, with summer's rays just around the corner, you've set your sights and soul on a summertime getaway. Whether it's drinking in the sunshine on the beach, floating on a cruise to a tropical island, or climbing...

6 best summer vacations.
May 1, 2004... THERE are at least 6 reasons to rid yourself of the winter blues: the 6 vacation destinations most highly rated by seasoned travelers--the Caribbean islands, the sunny South, the East Coast, the West Coast, the Midwest and a summer cruise....

Summer car care: preparing your vehicle for warmer weather.
May 1, 2004... As the temperatures start to rise, it's time for car owners to make the transition from lock de-icers and ice scrapers to coolant levels and air conditioning. Caring for and maintaining your vehicle during the summer months is just as...

South Carolina' Gullah Festival.
May 1, 2004... IT'S a food fest, a family outing and a Black history extravaganza all rolled into one. It's the Beaufort, S.C., Gullah Festival which is celebrating its 18th anniversary this month, from May 28-30. The celebration of the rich Sea Island...

All about mushrooms.(Date With a Dish)
May 1, 2004... There are really different kinds of mushrooms--all sizes, colors and shapes--that can be found in the produce section. The most common is the cultivated white mushroom, but other popular ones include the shiitake, oyster, enoki, cremini and...

The splendor of New York.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
May 1, 2004... FOR Spring 2004, New York designers offered an array of colorful and refreshing designs that will help you welcome warm weather with sophisticated style. From the lady-like suits from Bill Blass to Carmen Marc Valvo's elegant evening gowns to...

Tighter buns, thinner thighs: secrets to developing the body that you really want.(Body Talk)
May 1, 2004... BY doing a few simple exercises and by eating properly, you can have the hard body you've always dreamed of. Not only can women improve their physical profile, but men can too, developing thighs and buns that will bring compliments all year...

Working moms who make it work.(Parenting)
May 1, 2004... FROM coast-to-coast working moms are holding their own. These single mothers actually have two jobs, the 8-hour job at the workplace, and the round-the-clock job at home, and they are charged with the responsibility of raising children and...

Where are the child stars of yesterday: do you recognize these former child stars?
May 1, 2004... YOU'VE known them since they were kids. They were the charismatic children of stage, screen and protest who captured our attention with their charm, smiles and infectious personalities. From television to the pulpit and the podium, these eight...

New designs for living: creating 'a great room'.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ONE of the hottest features in home design is the "great room," which is by definition a great room that creates a flowing space combining the kitchen, dining and living areas. Shyvette Williams, a Chicago designer who specializes in great...

50 years of diversity: Brown v. Board anniversary.
May 1, 2004... NAACP President Kweisi Mfume said it was "the most significant legal decision in the last 150 years." Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, said it was" the opening gun of the civil rights revolution." PUSH President Jesse...

D-day at the Supreme Court.(Brown v. Board of Education 347 U.S. 483 (1954))
May 1, 2004... This was going to be a day to remember. But nothing--neither the weather, nor the headlines, nor the stars of the preceding night foretold the magnitude of the changes the coming hours would bring. * Before nightfall on this Monday, the...

Topeka 50 years later: the real story behind the Brown in Brown v. Board.
May 1, 2004... Et. al. For half a century, two tiny Latin words have haunted those closest to the historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case, starting out as a whisper before reverberating throughout the Kansas capital in much the same way as the...

40 fit & fabulous.
May 1, 2004... WHAT'S age got to do with it? Not much, if you are one of the fortunate (and disciplined) women who look fit and fabulous at age 40 and beyond. To many Sisters, staying trim and positive and beautiful may seem to be an impossible dream, but it...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)
May 1, 2004... "You'd better be sure about that diagnosis, doc. I'm on my way to my lawyer next." "Are you sure this hat will attract men?" "Tell Mrs. Adams to make an appointment and to stop faxing us her symptoms." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

100+ Most Influential Black Americans.
May 1, 2004... A new generation of power is taking command in Black America. In historic and almost simultaneous shifts of leadership, major African-American organizations have announced immediate and pending replacements for retiring CEOs. Many of the new...

'Johnson Family Vacation': Cedric the Entertainer & SUV headline wild summer movie.(Movie Review)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... THE stars of Fox's summer vacation drama, Johnson Family Vacation, are Cedric The Entertainer, Bow Wow, Vanessa L. Williams and a hip-hop Lincoln Navigator with Burberry interior, spinning rims, video-game consoles and a running-at-the-mouth...

You can have it all: career, family & great sex!
May 1, 2004... FOR the modern Sister, prioritizing all the things that matter in life can sometimes become the cruelest quid pro quo in existence. If you excel at work, you've got to spend less time with your kids, that is, if you can break away from your...

Tyra: the joys & perils of being a top model.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... The stares are incessant and come with the territory. Fans and the generally curious often don't take the polite route to avert their stares when she walks by. Women stare in admiration, awe and envy. Men stop everything and look and look and...

Lights, camera ... tumbles, bumps & bruises: in Hollywood, April Weeden-Washington performs stunts with the best of them.
May 1, 2004... APRIL Weeden-Washington has appeared in several of Hollywood's top movies--crashing through windows, leaping off buildings, throwing and catching punches--but chances are no one in the audience recognized her on the silver screen. The...