Ebony articles from November 2004

Ebony archives from November 2004

Johnny Furr Jr.: Vice President, Sales Development and Community Affairs Anheuser-Busch.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Johnny Furr Jr. is vice president of sales development and community affairs at Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the world's largest brewer. In this role, Furr develops, plans and executes strategies in furtherance of the company's marketing and sales...

Kenneth Shropshire: President, Sports Lawyers Association.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Kenneth Shropshire, sports law and entertainment law attorney, is president elect of the Sports Lawyers Association, a nonprofit, international, professional organization with more than 1,000 members. He is the first African-American to hold...

Linda D. Forte: Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, Comerica.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Comerica Incorporated recently named Linda D. Forte senior vice president of business affairs. In this new position, she will be responsible for developing business strategies that establish Comerica's diversity and worklife practices. Forte, a...

Boris & Nicole.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I was so excited to see the cover of Nicole Parker and Boris Kodjoe and the article, "TV's Hottest Real-Life Love Story" (Oct. 2004). They are such a beautiful couple who have it all--each other and a baby on the way. I think it's great that...

HBCU special section.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I am writing to bring your attention to an error that appears in the special section on historically Black colleges and universities. "The Black College Harvest" (Sept. 2004) feature identified Wanda Sykes as a 1986 Spelman College alumna. Our...

Jada Pinkett Smith.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Thank you for such an outstanding article, "Jada Pinkett Smith: Redefining Marriage, Motherhood And Stardom (Sept. 2004). Jada is not only strong, but she's also full of wisdom. She is truly an inspiration. She summed it all up and answered the...

Ebony on the scene.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... It's encouraging to see Sean (P. Diddy) Combs, rap mogul actor and fashion designer campaigning to get young Americans, especially young, Black Americans to get out and vote. He even has a "VOTE OR DIE" T-shirt "EBONY On the Scene" (Sept....

Campus Dilemma.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I just finished reading the article, "Campus Dilemma: Coping With The Acute Male Shortage" (Sept. 2004). First of all, I would like to say that it really is okay to be single. The way this article is worded, it makes being single sound like a...

Family reunions.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Thank you for the article, "Family Reunions: Black America's Billion-Dollar Season" (Sept. 2004). I read it with great interest because I had just returned from celebrating the 67th reunion of Roman & Annie Martin descendants in Madison, N.C.,...

Prince.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Thank you so much for Lynn Norment's article, "Prince: Reclaiming His Throne" (Sept. 2004)! As a music lover and recent business management and music graduate, I stand in awe of Prince's continually successful career. In this time of...

SisterSpeak.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Joy Bennett Kinnon's "SisterSpeak" column in the September 2004 issue, was timely, informative and a challenge to Sisters' or teenagers' survival, not only in the work world, but also to their success in school, college or university. And the...

Parenting.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... As a music teacher, I appreciate your timely article, "Using Music & Dance To Teach And Entertain" (Sept. 2004). Music lessons are a crucial part of a good education. Scientific research confirms that playing a musical instrument develops the...

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... My wife, Jeannie, and I were delighted to read the special article, "Benjamin E. Mays: Last Of The Great Schoolmasters" (Sept. 2004). We need to be reminded regularly about these giants who paved the way for all of us. We, however, have an...

Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
November 1, 2004... IN TINLEY PARK, ILL. (a suburb of Chicago), Eunice W. Johnson (2nd. from I.), producer and director of Ebony Fashion Fair, congratulates American Airlines/American Eagle prizewinner Ellen Richardson (I.) of South Holland, Ill., during the...

5 questions for: John H. Johnson: founder, publisher and chairman of Ebony magazine.(Front Row)(Interview)
November 1, 2004... JOHN H. JOHNSON, WHO VIRTUALLY INVENTED THE BLACK CONSUMER MARKET, and who almost singlehandedly created the foundations of the Black magazines and Black media stars of today, founded EBONY magazine in November 1945. EBONY asked him 5 questions...

Leave No Child Behind: Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's World.(Comer's Challenge)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Education is in trouble, and people everywhere are calling for "accountability" in our schools, more challenging curricula, higher standards and higher test scores. In his new book, LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND: PREPARING TODAY'S YOUTH FOR...

Born to Win.(Topshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... BORN TO WIN (Wiley, $24.95), co-written by Frances Clayton Gray and journalist Yanick Rice Lamb, is the only fully authorized biography of the late tennis star Althea Gibson, who broke the color line in tournament tennis and who was the...

I'll Find a Way Or Make One.(Bookshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... I'LL FIND A WAY OR MAKE ONE (Amistad/HarperCollins, $35.00), by Juan Williams and Dwayne Ashley, chronicles the history of historically Black colleges and universities. The book gives readers a historical perspective of how HBCUs were...

In Tears for Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics.(Bookshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... IN TEARS FOR WATER: SONGBOOK OF POEMS AND LYRICS (G.P. Putnam's Sons, $19.95) singer-songwriter Alicia Keys offers readers a peek into the personal, never-before-published poems from her personal journals and lyrics from her award-winning...

Standing in the Shadows: Understanding and Overcoming Depression in Black Men.(Bookshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... Veteran journalist and award-winning author John Head provides his readers with an insightful look into Black men and depression with his new book STANDING IN THE SHADOWS: UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING DEPRESSION IN BLACK MEN (Broadway Books,...

In the Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey.(Bookshelf)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... IN THE SOUL OF A BUTTERFLY: REFLECTIONS ON LIFE'S JOURNEY (Simon & Schuster, $23.00) by Muhammad Ali with his daughter Hana Ali, the noted boxer offers words of inspiration and reflection on his long career. It is commonly quoted that more...

In To a Young Jazz Musician: Letters from the Road.(also Noted)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... In TO A YOUNG JAZZ MUSICIAN: LETTERS FROM THE ROAD (Random House, $16.95), by Wynton Marsalis with Selwyn Sefu Hinds, Marsalis shares stories and lessons he's picked up from the greats--Art Blakely, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and...

They Call Me Big House.(also Noted)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... THEY CALL ME BIG HOUSE (John F. Blair Publisher, $21.95) by Clarence E. Gaines with Clint Johnson is the story of the legendary coach who won 828 college basketball games, 12 conference championships, and one national championship, but he would...

Livin' Large: African American Sisters Confront Obesity.(also Noted)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... In LIVIN' LARGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN SISTERS CONFRONT OBESITY (Hilton Publishing, $16.95) by Stacy Ann Mitchell, M.D, and Teri D. Mitchell, two sisters share their conversations and experiences with weight loss. Dr. Mitchell treats patients whose...

The Second Life of Samuel Tyne.(also Noted)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... THE SECOND LIFE OF SAMUEL TYNE (HarperCollins Publishers, $24.95) by Esi Edugyan is a haunting, strikingly mature debut novel by a young Canadian writer of Ghanaian descent. The story focuses on the lives of a peculiar family of West African...

Ain't No Mountain.(also Noted)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2004... AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN (Bethany House, $12.99) by Sharon Ewell Foster is a modern-day fairy tale introducing an urban princess, lost and in search of her true identity, who is aided on her journey by a middle-aged, self-proclaimed hip-hop god-mama...

The ups and downs of life: instead of being happy ..., we live a life in which we let our well-being be determined by too many external factors.(For Brothers Only)
November 1, 2004... I was at my neighborhood park the other day, just me, my 3 year-old daughter, and our attempt to defy the laws of physics. It all started when she asked me to play on the seesaw with her. Despite my attempts to explain that I was too big and...

November: what's happening where!(Ebony Travel Guide)(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... WHAT'S HAPPENING WHERE! BALTIMORE * Thanksgiving Parade. Downtown Baltimore. Nov 20. CHARLOTTE, N.C. * Rivalry Classic. North Carolina A&T State University vs. South Carolina State University. Nov. 20. CHICAGO *...

Clean sweeper.(Ebony Essentials)(vacuum cleaner )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... TRILOBITE[R] fully automatic domestic vacuum cleaner is programmable and self-recharging. Ultrasonic sensor system allows it to avoid objects and sophisticated suspension keeps machine from getting stuck and falling down stairs....

Timeless gems.(Ebony Essentials)(Armitron watches)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SWAROVSKI crystals bangle bracelet of these beautiful Armitron ladies watches. Available with crystals in mint green, violet, aqua and pink. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Light your life.(Ebony Essentials)(Fashion Fair Cosmetics Fragrance Candle)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS[R] FRAGRANCE CANDLE makes a delightful holiday gift. Shown here is Zahra candle. Also available in Fashion Fair No. 1 fragrance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Holiday angel.(Ebony Essentials)(Lenox Classics Cultural Collection)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... LENOX CLASSICS offers Cultural Collection of distinctive sculptures that will brighten your holiday gift-giving. Shown here is Nafia, Sweet Angel of Peace. Handpainted ivory fine china with 24-karat Bold accents stands 9 1/2 inches. ...

Cool water.(Ebony Essentials)(Aladdin Lunchkeeper)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ALADDIN's Lunchkeeper series includes stylish 24 oz. unbreakable beverage container with two-stage lid that offers option of straw use. Easy grip and fits most cup holders. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Silky hair.(Ebony Essentials)(Avlon Kera Care)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... AVLON'S KERA CARE Silken Seal blow drying formula delivers silky-smooth styles. It seals hair cuticles brilliantly, leaving hair frizz-free and full of body. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Can a sister get a break?(Sister Speak)(stress management)
November 1, 2004... IT'S out of season, or perhaps it's due season, but it's time Sistahs got a break. Now, not later. Before we all crack under the perfect veneer we've created. November is an awkward time for Black women to take a rest. It's the beginning of a...

Limiting monthly periods.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Q Since I was 19, I have been experiencing uncomfortable and painful monthly periods that prevent me from being involved in some outdoor activities that I enjoy. Is there a way to manipulate the menstrual cycle so that it does not interfere...

Relieving dermatitis.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Q I am a 39-year-old woman who has been told that I have a skin condition called dermatitis. It has destroyed my once-pretty, healthy skin. What causes dermatitis, and is there a possible cure? T.M., Wichita Falls, Texas A Simply put,...

Heart murmurs.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Q Please tell me the seriousness of a heart murmur, and how is this condition usually treated? H.B.S., Virginia A A heart murmur is an unusual heart sound that results from turbulent flow of blood through the heart. Doctors say many...

Stress complications.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Q I'm always hearing people talking about stress and how bad it is for you, but I don't really know what it is and if I'm affected by it. I have on occasional headache and some muscle tension sometimes, but I just thought it was a part of...

Raphael Saadiq.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)(Raphael Saadiq as Ray Ray)(Sound Recording Review)
November 1, 2004... RAPHAEL SAADIQ AS RAY RAY (Pookie Entertainment) is another jam session from the talented artist. On the bouncy "Ray Ray Theme," Saadiq is joined by vocalist Joi, while "Rifle Love" features brother D'Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone and Dawn...

What's hot!(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)(Queen Latifah: The Dana Owens Album)(Sound Recording Review)
November 1, 2004... QUEEN LATIFAH is back with a hot new album, but this time the multifaceted entertainer is singing jazz, blues and ballads rather than rapping. On QUEEN LATIFAH--THE DANA OWENS ALBUM (Flavor Unit/Universal), she delivers great performances on...

Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
November 1, 2004... ALSO NOTED: SMOKIE NORFUL, Nothing Without You (EMI Gospel); DELEON RICHARDS, DeLeon Live DVD (deleonmusic. com); BISHOP T.D. JAKES, He-Motions (Dexterity); The J. MOSS Project (Gospo Centric); SHEA NORMAN, My Heart Depends on You (Verity);...

How to make it a debt-free Christmas.(Money Talks)
November 1, 2004... IT'S that time of the year again. From Christmas bells and Christmas trees to the seven days that Kwanzaa brings, the holidays are a time of good fun, good food, and nonstop shopping. But many months after the holidays are gone, the debts from...

Underground railroad freedom center: new national museum opens in Cincinnati.(Freedom Center)
November 1, 2004... THEY were people like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. They were also people like Arnold Gragston, David Ruggles, Calvin Fairbank, Josiah Henson, and Erastus Hussey, lesser known--but no less important--figures in...

Holiday baking.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Nothing evokes the holidays like the aroma of fresh-baked treats Wafting through the house. The scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, cakes and cookies invites Family and friends to share in the holiday spirit. Now, GLAD[R], PILLSBURY[R] and BETTY...

Holiday feasting.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... The day for the big feast is nearing. For some it's a buffet; for others a potluck. For many it's a sit-down celebration centered around a regal turkey or roast. Shopping, food prep & storage ideas * Bring a Grocery Elf: A second pair...

Holiday sharing.(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... The best part of any holiday season is the time you share with family and friends. Whether it's taking a side dish to a party, making homemade hostess gifts or creating decorations with the kids, sharing is the truest expression of the season's...

The 50 most intriguing blacks of 2004.
November 1, 2004... THEY are CEOs, leaders in the church, Olympic champions. They are Grammy winners, Tony Award winners, Academy Award winners--and winners in general. Aside from their incredible talents and appeal, they have a unique persona, a persona that...

Jamie Foxx: the thrills and tears of The Ray Charles Story.(Cover Story)(Biography)
November 1, 2004... SECRETS don't last long in Hollywood. The tide started building months before the first screening of the movie, and there was as much surprise and awe as accolades. Few, it seems, expected Jamie Foxx to so totally embrace the role of Ray...

New cars for 2005.(Buyers Guide)
November 1, 2004... THE wait is over. The new 2005 cars, SUVs and trucks have finally arrived, offering new designs and options to appeal to sophisticated customers who are looking for new vehicles that make a statement. For this model year; many automakers have...

Winter car care for sisters.
November 1, 2004... EVERY day during the cold-weather season, in every city across the country, Old Man Winter zaps the life out of another neglected automobile. And another otherwise independent Sister is transformed into the suddenly stranded motorist,...

'Hollywood in Harlem[TM]': first Ebony film festival hailed.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... THE newest U.S. film festival, "Hollywood in Harlem," opened new avenues by returning to the roots of the African-American film experience in the rich soil of Harlem, U.S.A. Situating itself in the historically and cinematically significant...

Denim divas.(Beauty & Style)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... DENIM'S staying power as a fashion staple is proving to be just as resilient as the fabric itself. On the red carpets of Hollywood, glamourous events in New York, and gathering of business executives across the country, denim holds its own...

The real meaning of the season: teaching children.(Parenting)
November 1, 2004... LONG before the holidays arrive, children are busy compiling their shopping lists--the year's hottest toys, the newest gadgets and the games that promise to bring them hours of enjoyment. With their eyes glued to the television screen and the...

Dating tips for the suddenly single.
November 1, 2004... IF you find yourself suddenly available, you're not alone. Even the most perfect union can be dissolved due to drama, death and divorce. A common belief expressed by suddenly singles is that getting back into the dating game can be a...

Turkey alternatives for thanksgiving.(Date With a Dish)
November 1, 2004... It's time to celebrate Thanksgiving Day again, and as much as we enjoy the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, there are some people who might want to try something a little bit different this year. While some of those who prepare...

Fall glamour: suits & coats: fall 2004.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
November 1, 2004... European designers showcased an abundance of glamourous suits and coats to keep you warm this fall and winter. Among the many and varied styles were Erreuno's belted coat in bright white, always a refreshing look for cold weather, and the...

The mystery & majesty of Anita Baker: why she stopped singing and why she's returning.(The 50 Most Intriguing Blacks of 2004)(Biography)
November 1, 2004... SHE'S back! After 10 years of topping the smooth jazz play lists in absentia, Anita Baker, Detroit's hometown diva, has returned to the top of the charts with a new recording and a new perspective on life, love and music. As happy as her...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Cartoon)
November 1, 2004... "I've watched enough cop shows on TV to know that I have a right to remain silent." "She's been on a diet for a month and all she's lost is her patience." [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Staying fit through the holidays.(Bodytalk)
November 1, 2004... THE difficulty in trying to lose weight or trying to maintain after losing weight is tough, and during major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Kwanzaa, it gets tougher because it's easy to get caught up in the food, folks and fun....

An enduring tradition: Grambling State University vs. Southern University.(The state farm: Bayou Classic)
November 1, 2004... THE tradition continues, and so does the rivalry. It has become, by practically all accounts, "the greatest and most distinguishable sporting event in all of Black America." The Grambling State University Tigers vs. the Southern University...

Barack Obama: new political star attracts national attention.(The 50 Most Intriguing Blacks Of 2004)(Biography)
November 1, 2004... IN his father's native language, the name means "Blessed." In Hebrew, it means flash of lightning. In English, the name will soon mean United States Senator. Barack Obama is heavily favored to become the country's only Black Senator in...

President Bush and Senator Kerry tell what they would do for blacks.(Exclusive!)(George W. Bush, John F. Kerry)(Interview)
November 1, 2004... THE 2004 presidential election is the most critical of our lifetime and raises issues that will probably tilt the scales for or against African-Americans for the foreseeable future. During four previous presidential campaigns, EBONY has...

The Ebony listening lounge.(Jill Scott)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... The Ebony Listening Lounge is the hottest music platform for fans, tastemakers and celebrities to hear new material from today's most popular artists. The Ebony Listening Lounge (ELL) series, in collaboration with Hidden Beach Recordings'...

Memorable.(voting)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... PHOTOS FROM THE EBONY FILES DURING THE 1960s, Blacks in Somerville, Tenn., and other towns and cities risked their lives and defied authorities in order to cast their votes. National leaders and hip-hop leaders point out that Black people...