Ebony articles from May 2005

Ebony archives from May 2005

The insider.
May 1, 2005... AS Taye Diggs and Michael Michele prepared for the photo shoot that yielded this month's cover, the two stars of TV's Kevin Hill weren't the only ones getting star-quality attention in that 10th floor Manhattan studio. In fact, they were...

Joann Mitchell: vice president and chief of staff, Univ. of Pennsylvania.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... JOANN MITCHELL is vice president and chief of staff at the University of Pennsylvania, making her the first Black woman to hold the position. Formerly the vice provost for administration at Princeton University, Mitchell's new position includes...

Athanase J. Jones Jr.: executive director, Knights of Peter Claver Inc.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ATHANASE J. JONES JR. is executive director of the Knights of Peter Claver and the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, the nation's largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization. He is the organization's fifth director...

Donna A. James president, Nationwide Strategic Investments.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... DONNA A. JAMES is president of Nationwide Strategic Investments. It's a division of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, which has more than $148 billion in assets. In this role, James is responsible for developing new business opportunities in...

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
May 1, 2005... IN WASHINGTON, D.C., Rachel Robinson, joined by President Bush and House Speaker Dennis Hastert, exhibits the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to her late husband, the legendary Jackie Robinson. IN BEVERLY HILLS (below), at the "EBONY...

Kanye West.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... I want to say thank you for the article, "Kanye West On Hip-Hop, Love & Marriage And His Next Surprising Move" (April 2005). He has changed a White man's life. I listened to "Jesus Walks," and it touched my soul. When this young man sings and...

Ashanti.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... Ashanti ("Ashanti Answers Critics & Doublers, March 2005)" is one of the most beautiful and talented performers I have come across in quite some time. I admire how she keeps it real through her personality and charm. Even though I may not...

Famous first facts.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... I have just finished reading your excellent article, "Famous First Facts", (Feb. 2005). Outstanding. Outstanding. However, being an ardent sports fan who grew up in White Plains, N.Y., one person's name is noticeably omitted. That is the name...

Fashion fair.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... Thank you very much for recognizing Black designers in the article, "A Fabric of Our Own" (Feb. 2005). I'm a designer working very hard to get established in the field of fashion, and your article really makes me feel proud to be a Black male...

Speaking of people.(Letters to the editor)(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2005... Editor's Note: In the March 2005 issue, Denise Kaigler's title was incorrectly described as corporate vice president of global communications and talent relations for Reebok International, Ltd. Her correct title is senior vice president and...

Black man/Black woman.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... Thank you so much for your articles, "How To Love A Black Woman" and "How To Love A Black Man" (Feb. 2005). There was crucial information in both stories that our society needs. Now that it's out in the open, maybe our society can build happier...

For brothers only.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... It may have been a fan of the "For Brothers Only" column for some time, but the February 2005 message, "Desperate Homeboys," written by Kevin Chappell, was a huge infusion of enormous proportion to my confidence in young Black men. For a...

Connie Briscoe: best-selling author and novelist.(Center Stage)
May 1, 2005... AS a young girl, she had difficulty hearing. In college, the problem worsened. By the time she reached her 30s, she was nearly deaf. But now, after successful cochlear-implant surgery which restored 80 percent of her hearing, Connie Briscoe,...

5 questions for: Mario.(Front Row; singer Mario Barrett)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... His full name is Mario Barrett. But to his legion of fans, he's known simply as Mario. Already at single-name status at the age of 18, the smooth-voiced crooner is one of the hottest young stars to emerge on the R&B scene. His No. 1 single,...

Soul of a poet.(Book Shelf)
May 1, 2005... Part of the great success of this new neo-soul generation of women vocalists is the powerful appeal of their lyrics. They write passionately and powerfully in many areas, so it shouldn't surprise their fans when they saunter into poetry. Jill...

Topshelf.(Front Row; A Brief and Tentative Analysis of Negro Leadership; Playing My Mother's Blues)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... World-renowned scholar and statesman Dr. Ralph J. Bunche (1903-1971) began his career as an educator and a political scientist, and later joined the United Nations, serving as undersecretary general for 17 of his 25 years with that body. He was...

My Best Friend.(Children's Corner)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... MY BEST FRIEND (Viking Children's Books, $15.99) by Mary Ann Rodman (illustrated by E.B. Lewis) is a fun summer story that helps children understand that friendship is not always simple. The story is told in the honest voice of Lily, a...

Little Stevie Wonder.(Children's Corner)
May 1, 2005... LITTLE STEVIE WONDER (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, $18) by Quincy Troupe (illustrated by Lisa Cohen) is the only picture book biography of the living legend. Through poetry, the book tells the story of Stevie Wonder, who lost his sight...

Also noted.(Children's Corner)
May 1, 2005... In LIFE LESSONS FOR MY SISTERS: HOW TO MAKE WISE CHOICES AND LIVE A LIFE YOU LOVE! (Hyperion, $11.95), by Natasha Munson, the insightful author provides an inspirational road map for women who want to lead a more meaningful life. Written in...

A Wreath for Emmett Till.(Children's Corner)
May 1, 2005... A WREATH FOR EMMETT TILL (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, $17) by Marilyn Nelson (illustrated by Philippe Lardy), uses moving and vivid poetry to remember the young boy lynched by racists in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a White woman....

Let George Do It!(Children's Corner)
May 1, 2005... LET GEORGE DO IT! (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, $15.95) by George Foreman (illustrated by Whitney Martin), the two-time former heavyweight world champion, with Fran Manushkin, delivers an uproariously funny story based on...

Understanding stocks, bonds & mutual funds.(Money Talks)
May 1, 2005... Instead of working for your money, why not let your money work for you? It's a simple concept, but a struggle for some who may consider the investment game a risky world of facts, figures and uncertain predictions. But getting past the...

Leela James.(Sounding Off)(A Change is Gonna Come)(Sound Recording Review)
May 1, 2005... Leela James makes an audacious debut with A Change is Gonna Come (Warner Brothers), and she offers a fresh new voice to the music scene. The California native who now lives in Harlem brings back authentic funk and soul with reverberating cuts...

Artist spotlight: Marcus Miller.(Sounding Off)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... MARCUS MILLER demonstrates his enormous multiple talents on SILVER RAIN (Koch Records), and adeptly demonstrates why he is considered one of the great all-around talents in the music business today. The title track was inspired by Langston...

Also noted.(Sounding Off)
May 1, 2005... Also noted: 112, Pleasure & Pain (Island Def Jam); Diary of a Mad Black Woman soundtrack (Rowdy/Universal); K. YOUNG, Learn How To Love (Treacherous Records); OMARION, O (Sony Urban); LIL' MO, Syndicated: The Lil' Mo Hour (Cash Money/...

What's happening where?(Ebony travel guide: May)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... ATLANTA * Sweet Auburn SpringFest. One of the largest family reunions and street festivals. Auburn Avenue. May 6-8. * Embracing Our Differences. Women of Color Leadership in the 21st Century, second annual conference. Spelman College,...

No more CD and video disrespect.(Sister Speak)
May 1, 2005... IT'S bigger than Nelly and Fat Joe--combined. It's badder than 50 Cent. It's more important than The Game. In fact, some would say it's downright Ludacris. It's the blatant "dissing" of Black mothers, daughters and sisters by some elements of...

Pericarditis.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(heart disease)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Q I'm just about sure that my 30-year-old daughter has the same heart condition that I heard singer Toni Braxton talking about a couple of months ago. What kind of heart disease was she talking about, and just how serious is it? H.K., New...

Male breast cancer.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Q My friend's husband was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. How rare is the condition in men? O.M., Orlando, Fla. A Doctors still say that breast cancer among men is a small risk, even though a recent study indicates that the...

The stay-awake pill.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)
May 1, 2005... Q I have a terrible time staying awake during the day. My says there is a pill to keep you awake. Is that true? B.W., Charlotte, N.C. A Yes, it's true. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Provigil to reduce daytime...

Don't blame mama!(For Brothers Only)(can Black mothers raise responsible sons)
May 1, 2005... IT'S a hot topic of late, with virtually every sociologist, psychologist and family counselor seeming to have his or her own opinion. At issue: the state of Black America, particularly the perils of the African-American male. No matter how...

Pretty in pink crystal.(Ebony Essentials)
May 1, 2005... GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE CANDY BOWL BY LENOX in pink crystal is a great way to allow mom to always keep her favorite sweets at hand. Proceeds from sale of bowl will benefit breastcancer.org. For an opportunity to receive the Lenox candy bowl, go to...

Summer watch.(Ebony Essentials)(Armitron)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ARMITRON helps you keep track of warm weather activities with three styles of fun digital watches with jelly straps available in various colors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Beauty necessities.(Ebony Essentials)
May 1, 2005... FASHION FAIR offers comprehensive beauty set for Mother's Day. Gift with purchase includes bronze mock croc case with color kit for eyes, lips and cheeks, and six makeup brushes. (fashionfair.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sleek slider phone.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... UNIDEN'S DMX778 cordless phone features new slide cellphone-like design, handset speakerphone, room monitoring, 4-way conferencing, picture caller display, digital answering system, 4-handset expandability, and much more. (uniden.com) ...

Warm and spirited.(Ebony Essentials)
May 1, 2005... WARM SPIRIT launches its new Juicy line of products just in time for Mother's Day and spring. Collection includes fruity bath and body products and aromatic soy candles in melon, mango, lemon, orange, pear and razzle-berry. (warmspirit.com) ...

Palm-size drill.(Ebony Essentials)
May 1, 2005... SKIL iXO[TM] palm-sized cordless drill/driver is perfect for do-it-yourselfers, especially women who handle their own handiwork. Small in size but powerful enough to tackle most home projects. Powered with 3.6 volt Lithium Ion battery....

How do I tell my fiance about my inmate boyfriend?(The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships)
May 1, 2005... For about a year, I've been writing and exchanging photographs with a man who is locked up. (It started through a relative who is also an inmate.) My pen pal told me he's in love and wants to marry me. He gets out in 5 years! I care for him...

Ebony 2005 100+ most influential Black Americans.
May 1, 2005... THIS year's list of 100+ Most Influential Black Americans features a number of new entries, including a charismatic U.S. senator and an entertainment dynamo who has made an incredible connection with the masses. Like the other new entries,...

Magnificent moms on the move: they have found the delicate balance between parenting and career.
May 1, 2005... VENICE BRINKLEY-WALKER Real Estate Broker Venice Brinkley-Walker has given a whole new meaning to the saying, "I'm Every Woman." Between selling multimillion-dollar properties in Atlanta, managing high-end subdivisions and training new...

Ergonomics of housecleaning.(back pain care)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... You've heard of tennis elbow, but who would have thought you could actually injure yourself while scrubbing the tub. It happens all the time according to David Lipetz, director of rehabilitation for Westside Spine and Joint Rehabilitation in...

Mothers of invention: as home-based businesses grow, moms find their creative niche.
May 1, 2005... WHEN Donna Maria Coles Johnson left her job as an attorney at a reputable law firm, it was to start a family, a decision she was convinced that corporate America wouldn't fully support. In January 2000 she began the Handmade Beauty Network,...

Fitness tips for new moms.(Body Talk)
May 1, 2005... PERHAPS you ate healthy and exercised judiciously for nine months, only to find that your postpartum body, once firm and smooth to the touch, is a softened pile of jiggling flesh. Or perhaps, somewhere between too heavy and completely out of...

Sisters, beware! Are you really 'the one'--or just one of many?(male female relations)
May 1, 2005... YOU may not know this, but when it comes to love, sex and relationships, the typical Brother is an intuitive cast director who knows what role, if any, that you will play in his life long before you do. To put it bluntly, there are women...

Hot fun in the summertime! A season of excitement awaits the entire vacationing family.
May 1, 2005... HAD enough of ol' man winter? Want to kick the boots and the heavy coats goodbye? Between this year's Eastern blizzards and Western mudslides, Southern hurricanes and the Northern deep freeze, the winter weather has everyone looking forward to...

Summer car care: get your vehicle in shape for warm weather.
May 1, 2005... AS the weather heats up, travelers and vacationers will surely take to the open road to enjoy some fun in the sun. But before packing up the car for that long road trip, beach outing, or a possible overnight drive to the nearest nature...

Maternal bliss: spring styles for moms-to-be.(Beauty & Style)
May 1, 2005... MOMS all over the world can relate to how you may feel about fashion right now; comfy jogging suits and oversized T-shirts are the order of the day. But many expectant divas believe that now is the time to dress up and be pampered. So...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Beauty & Style)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Arthel Neville has quite a cosmetics collection and she's not afraid to use it. "I keep a corner on the bathroom counter designated as the makeup area," says the host of A Current Affair on Fox. Arthel is a whiz at using her extensive supply to...

Hair care for sisters.(Getting To The Root)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... q: "I'm looking for an easy-to-manage hairstyle as I enter my eight month of pregnancy. I'm thinking about getting my hair braided, but I'm concerned about breakage and drying out my scalp, especially around my hairline. What maintenance...

Dijanna Figueroa: from the lab to the big screen: a marine biologist emerges to co-star in Aliens of the Deep.(Interview)
May 1, 2005... THE story of how Dijanna Figueroa, a marine biologist, came to play an important role in the cool 3-D IMAX movie Aliens of the Deep began in a lab about a year and a half ago. While at the University of California, Santa Barbara, working on...

Raven grows up! From Cosby to the big screen to Disney.(Interview)
May 1, 2005... HER fans span generations--literally. From adolescents to card-carrying AARP members, everybody loves Raven. A veteran actress at the tender age of 19, Raven-Symone Christina Pearman is well known to big-screen and small-screen viewers....

Spring in Paris.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
May 1, 2005... Fashion flights of fancy were prevalent on the runways of Paris as top French designers showcased their spring collections. Silky, sumptuous fabrics were plentiful, in casual and more formal designs, as were gloriously colorful prints and...

Healthy tasty & delightful.(Date With a Dish)
May 1, 2005... More and more health-conscious people are making sure to include more nutritional dishes in a well-balanced diet. And contrary to what some might believe, healthy dishes can be tasty and easy to prepare. On the following pages are some recipes...

The 10 hottest jobs.
May 1, 2005... IF you're seemingly stuck in a dead-end job, dreaming of a new career, or longing to build the one you've got--your ship has just arrived. Despite downsizing, outsourcing and a devastating post-9/11 recession, the U.S. job market is showing...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)
May 1, 2005... "What do you mean you're going to have to let me go? You're letting me go where?!" "Like father, like son." "Somebody on a strict diet sure came home smelling like a BIG MAC."' [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Like father, like son: John Mack and Tony Mack are beating the odds.(Prostate Cancer Survivors)
May 1, 2005... WHEN John Mack, head of the Los Angeles Urban League, finally was able to schedule his annual physical examination in 1998, he made a mental note to let the doctor know he had "a little bug." It was no big deal to him, but he figured since...

Taye Diggs and Michael Michele: open up about Kevin Hill, Hollywood and being sex symbols.(Interview)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... AT the time, it had only been seven weeks since she gave birth to her first child, but Michael Michele was already issuing a physical challenge to Taye Diggs. He may be called the "Black Clark Gable," a triple threat who can sing, dance and...

The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.(Special Advertisement Section)
May 1, 2005... THE sixth annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, sponsored in part by EBONY, featured a variety of award-winning vocalists, including Patti LaBelle and Bonnie McClurkin, during the inspiration-filled evening that kicked off the Super Bowl...

Relax release relate: letting go of the pain and baggage of failed relationships.
May 1, 2005... WHEN most of her friends were getting married and starting their families, Vicki, 32, found herself recovering from a painful breakup. In fact, she recalls sitting in the church pew at one girlfriend's wedding and thinking about her former...

Terrence Howard: Hollywood's 'hottest' heartthrob.(Interview)
May 1, 2005... WHEN they happen, they are called "breakthrough" roles. They are often sought-after but rarely come. Some actors toil in their chosen profession and never reach that miraculous plateau. But, Terrence Howard has already done so. He had been...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.(baseball player Jackie Robinson)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... JACKIE ROBINSON, after signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, became the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. In February 2005, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian...