Ebony articles from November 2006

Ebony archives from November 2006

A message from the president & ceo.(LOOKING BACK AS WE LOOK FORWARD)
November 1, 2006... EACH November is a time for us to reflect on EBONY and celebrate the anniversary of the magazine that was founded in 1945, and thanks to its loyal readers and supporters, it continues to occupy a very special place in the hearts of Black...

Speaking of people.(FRONT ROW)(Don Frieson, vice president, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Stephannia F. Cleaton, president, New York Press Club)(Thurbert E. Baker, president, National Association of Attorneys General)
November 1, 2006... DON FRIESON VP AND REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER WAL-MART STORES, INC. Don Frieson is a vice president and regional general manager of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., one of the largest private employers in the U.S., with more than 1.3...

In Hollywood, Calif.(EBONY ON THE Scene)(Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIF., two musical legends, Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin, join their voices for the first time at the "UNCF: An Evening of Stars" tribute to the "Queen of Soul."

In Chad, Africa, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-III.) visits a camp where 15,000 Sudanese citizens took refuge after they were forced out of their homeland by armed gangs.(EBONY ON THE Scene)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... IN CHAD, AFRICA, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-III.) visits a camp where 15,000 Sudanese citizens took refuge after they were forced out of their homeland by armed gangs. The refugees told Obama to deliver the message that an international...

In Washington, D.C. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated its 100th anniversary.(EBONY ON THE Scene)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated its 100th anniversary. IN NEW YORK, Babyface and L.A. Reid were honored as "BMI Icons" at BMI's 6th Annual Urban Awards.

In Philadelphia, Dr. Louise A. Rice, president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, presents a $100,000 check as first installment of the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award to Dr. Victor Ukpolo, chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans.(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... IN PHILADELPHIA, Dr. Louise A. Rice, president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, presents a $100,000 check as first installment of the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair Award to Dr. Victor Ukpolo, chancellor of Southern University at New...

Janet Jackson.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I was so excited about seeing Janet Jackson on the cover, and I loved the article, "Janet: On Rumors, Drastic Weight Loss And Wanting To Have A Baby" (Oct. 2006). Now that she's 40, I think Janet looks better than she did when she was 30. She...

For brothers only.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I have enjoyed the annual September issues of EBONY, but this year's issue touched my heart in a special way. After reading the "For Brothers Only" column (Sept. 2006) by Tom Joyner, I was especially inspired to write this note. Mr. Joyner...

Woman's dating guide.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I am a 19-year-old college sophomore, and I was extremely disappointed by the article, "College Woman's Guide to Dating" (Sept. 2006). It states that African-American women are dealing with dating issues in a more progressive environment, but...

The road to recovery.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2006... Editor's Note: The first Black mayor of Moss Point, Miss., was incorrectly identified in the article, "The Road To Recovery Along The Gulf Coast" (Sept. 2006). The first Black mayor was Louis Jackson, who was elected in 1985 to 1993, and served...

Bennett College.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I am deeply grateful to you, Joy Bennett Kinnon, for the way that you brought such sterling professionalism and sisterly care to the preparation of the EBONY article, "Bennett College: Bold, Boundless And Back From The Brink" (Sept. 2006). You...

Mariah Carey.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed reading the article, "Mariah Carey's Big Comeback" (Aug. 2006). She is a beautiful and talented woman, and 2005 was her year. Her life has been blessed by God. Thomasina Griffin Brooklyn,...

Beauty & style.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Thank you so much for your Beauty & Style article, "Pamper Yourself: Create A Personal Home Spa Oasis" (Aug. 2006). I was very impressed with how the article educates African-Americans about various ways to take better care of their hair, skin...

Bachelorettes.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... It was such an honor being named one of EBONY'S top bachelorettes ("Top Bachelorettes of 2006", July 2006) of the year. Thank you so very much! I was equally honored to be in the company of the other successful, intelligent and beautiful women...

Sickle cell disease.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2006... Thank you for the article, "One Family's Struggle With Sickle Cell Disease" (July 2006). I have long felt that there is a lack of attention to a disease that affects so many people in such a devastating way. I am a 42-year-old woman who...

5 questions for: George Duke.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... George Duke, the definitive jazz keyboardist and creator of beautiful harmonies, is celebrating 40 years in the music industry with a new recording In a Mellow Tone. Amid his numerous contributions to jazz R&B and pop music, Duke recently...

Lorraine Cole: National YWCA CEO.(CENTER STAGE)(Young Women's Christian Association )
November 1, 2006... LORRAINE COLE, Ph.D., the new national YWCA chief executive officer, plans to rebuild the group's infrastructure by expanding its membership rolls and connecting with the community through social advocacy and educational programs. "The YWCA has...

The Color Purple: A Memory Book.(Book SHELF)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... From a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker to a landmark film by Steven Spielberg to a soul-stirring hit Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE is now a dazzling coffee table book, aptly named THE COLOR PURPLE: A MEMORY BOOK (Carol & Graf,...

A Hand to Guide Me Denzel Washington: Legends and Leaders Celebrate the People Who Shaped their Lives.(TOPSHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington says that he endured many challenges on his path to success. "There was a long list of kids in town who weren't going to make it out of Mount Vernon [N.Y.] alive, and for a time I was on that list,"...

So Much for My Happy Ending.(Also NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In SO MUCH FOR MY HAPPY ENDING (MIRA Books, $13.95), novelist Kyra Davis weaves the chilling tale of the doomed relationship between April and Tad. During the courtship, Tad is romantic, attentive and adoring, and offers the promise of a normal...

Do You Take this Woman.(Also NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In DO YOU TAKE THIS WOMAN (Simon & Schuster, $23), novelist R.M. Johnson delves into the complicated questions of loyalty and devotion. When two best friends fall for the same woman, they are forced to face important questions, like does...

Something to Die For.(Also NOTED)(Book review)(Brief review)
November 1, 2006... In SOMETHING TO DIE FOR (One World, $13.95), novelist Travis Hunter weaves an emotional story about honor, justice and the importance of family.

The African-American Guide to Hepatitis C.(Also NOTED)(Book review)(Brief review)
November 1, 2006... In THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN GUIDE TO HEPATITIS C (Hilton Publishing, $16.95), Samuel J. Daniel, M.D., Temima Markovits and Vernon A. Williams, outline lifestyle changes and precautions that can prevent the spread of the disease.

Speak Until Justice Wakes: Prophetic Reflections From J. Alfred Smith Sr.(Also NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In SPEAK UNTIL JUSTICE WAKES: PROPHETIC REFLECTIONS FROM J. ALFRED SMITH SR. (Judson Press, $11), J. Alfred Smith Sr., senior pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, Calif., informs and challenges those who seek to bring enlightenment...

Their Memories, Our Treasure: Conversations with African American Women of Wisdom.(Also NOTED)(Book review)(Brief review)
November 1, 2006... Spelman College's THEIR MEMORIES, OUR TREASURE: CONVERSATIONS WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN OFWISDOM (The SIS 0ral History Project, $25.00) chronicles the stories of 22 African-American women from the South whose age ranges from 60 to 104.

The Fourth Perspective.(Also NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In THE FOURTH PERSPECTIVE: A CJ FLOYD MYSTERY (Frog Ltd., $24.95), novelist Robert Greer returns with the CJ Floyd character, who is in the midst of retiring from his work as a bail bondsman and bounty hunter when he encounters the unexpected.

Queen of the Scene.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Hip-hop legend and Oscar-nominated actress Queen Latifah is adding children's book author to her list of accomplishments with the release of her first picture book, QUEEN OF THE SCENE (HarperCollins Children's Books, $16.99). Illustrated by...

Stompin' at the Savoy.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY (Philomel/Penguin Young Readers Group, $16.99), best-selling author Bebe Moore Campbell (illus trated by Richard Yarde) tells the story of Mindy, who is magically transported to 1926 and lands in the historic Harlem...

Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In PEGGONY-PO: A WHALE OF A TALE (Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, $16.99), Andrea Davis Pinkney (illustrated by Brian Pinkney) spins a salty, original tale of brains versus brawn on the high seas in this story designed for children...

Teammates.(CHILDREN'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In TEAMMATES (Simon & Schuster, $16.95), NFL twin superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber return with their third children's book, a story that instills confidence and determination, and teaches the rudiments of teamwork. Illustrated by Barry Root,...

Eye-catching pepper mills.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... GRAVITI PEPPER MILLS from Trudeau feature a grinding mechanism at the top of the mill so it automatically begins to grind as it is flipped upside down. (www trudeaucorp.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Blue RAZR.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... The MOTOROLA RAZR V3i features a large internal color screen, a digital camera with full-screen viewfinder, zoom, video capture and playback as well as an MP3 player. (www.motorola.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Exotic fragrance.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... ZAHRA EAU DE TOILETFE from Fashion Fair Cosmetics is a warm and sensuous fragrance with a hint of peach combined with rose, jasmine and ylang ylang. (www.fashionfair.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Snazzy luggage set.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... METALLICS by Diane Von Furstenberg features leather handles and multiple zippers for an extra 2 inches of packing space. Available in pewter and bronze, iwww.bloominggdales.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Smooth hair-care.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Mizani)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... MIZANI'S ThermaSmooth Collection works to protect, treat and repair excessively curly hair. Collection features a conditioning shampoo, strengthening conditioner, smooth guard and shine extend. www.mizani-usa.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pocket prep[TM] for new sat.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... PRINCETON REVIEW POCKET PREP[TM] HANDHELD is an interactive tutor from Franklin Electronic Publishers. It can help improve reading, writing and math skills tested on the New SAT. (www.franklin.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mother of pearl bowl.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... MOTHER OF PEARL SQUARE BOWL from the Mother of Pearl Collection by Julia Knight features fully inlaid mother-of-pearl mosaic on hand-cast aluminum. www.juliaknight.net) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mood lighting.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... The EVEREST[TM] MOOD LIGHT from Lumatec features standard incandescent lighting. You can set any mood by selecting the desired LED color-red, blue or color changing. (www.iumatec.com)

Classic oil lamp.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... BROWN OBJECTS OF AFFECTION FRAGRANCE EFFUSION LAMP by La-Tee-Da! from GiftGazer.com is 6 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall. (www.giftgazer.com)

Super cool watch.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... The "NUBA" WATCH from Alessi is designed by Guido Venturini and features a silver tone dial and orange sub dial. The case and bracelet are shiny stainless steel.

"Ku" table set.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... TABLE SET from Alessi is designed by Toyo Ito and is made of hard porcelain. A variety of classy serving ware is available.

Bose[R] music system.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2006... The BOSE ACOUSTIC WAVE MUSIC SYSTEM II features a digital FM/AM tuner and is available in platinum white or graphite gray. iwww,bose.com)

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: THAT SWEATER WOULD FIT YOU BETTRE IF YOU WOULD DIET. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OKAY WHAT COLOR SHOULD I DYE IT? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Here, you do it!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

How not to go broke at holiday time.(Money Talks)
November 1, 2006... Holiday spending can turn into a financial headache without proper planning and discipline. A few unplanned presents, and before you know it, you are way over your head in credit card debt that may take months or years to pay off. The...

November: what's happening where!(EBONY: TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... BALTIMORE * Thanksgiving Parade. A 55-year tradition, the parade steps off at 11 A.M. downtown at Eutaw and Pratt streets. Saturday, Nov. 18. BIRMINGHAM A Voteless People is a Hopeless People: W.C. Patton and the Struggle for...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Q I'm 43 years old and, until recently, I had not heard about abdominal aneurysms. Sadly, my uncle was an unexpected victim of the condition that caused his death almost immediately. People need to know that this is a serious condition. Can you...

Heart disease and heredity.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Q My mother and grandmother have heart problems. Am I likely to heart problems too? V.L., Dallas A Researchers say there is data that indicate a family history of heart disease may predispose people to atherosclerosis and give some...

The Ebony: advisory: expert advice on love and relationships.
November 1, 2006... Q I'm seeking advice concerning my behavior when it comes to meeting men and having sex with them on the first date. I was previously in a relationship that ended without my knowledge. This deceit and betrayal really hurt me--and my...

John Legend.(Sounding Off)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... John Legend is back with a second recording, and his Get Lifted fans will not be disappointed. With Once Again (G.O.O.D. Music/Sony/Columbia), the multitalented artist again thrills, entertains and inspires listeners with soulful, feel-good,...

Fred Hammond.(What's Hot)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Gospel superstar FRED HAMMOND affirms that he's still on top of his praise music game with his new release, Free to Worship. Hammond, who celebrates 25 years in gospel music, four No. 1 gospel albums, and who founded contemporary groups...

Natalie Cole.(ARTIST SPOTLIGHT)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Eight-time Grammy Award-winner Natalie Cole marks yet another impressive milestone with an eclectic mix of classic pop, R&B and rock songs on her 20th studio recording, LEAVIN.' The 12-song set is Cole's interpretation of classic hits,...

Also noted.(Sounding Off)
November 1, 2006... JUANITA BYNUM and JONATHAN BUTLER, Gospel Goes Classical (Flow Records); YOLANDA ADAMS, The Essential Yolanda Adams (Verity/Legacy); MICAH STAMPLEY, A Fresh Wind (Levitical Records); FRED MARTIN & THE LEVITE CAMP, Some Bridges (Concord...

The designing flair of Ozwald Boateng: the British import is ready to put his mark on American style.
November 1, 2006... Great Britain's biggest export since the Beatles is perhaps none other than a Black male fashion designer whose Bespoke Couture line is bewitching customers on both sides of the ocean. Ozwald Boateng is ready to conquer America and, it...

Fashion forward furs.(EBONY FASHION FAIR)
November 1, 2006... With cool weather fast approaching, it's not too early to start planning how you will stay warm this winter. American and European designers offer numerous options with their fall and winter collections, and some of those choices include...

Show-stopping desserts.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)
November 1, 2006... The holiday season is here again, and it's a wonderful time to present a variety of scrumptious desserts that will wow your family and friends. Since this is the season to be thankful and jolly, perhaps this will be one time when more people...

America's wealthiest black country.(Prince George's County, Maryland)
November 1, 2006... In the mid 1800s, it was home to slave plantations and tobacco farms. But gone are the days of Black subservience along the banks of the Potomac River in Prince George's County, Maryland. Today, African-Americans in the suburban enclave east of...

Spice up your workout routine with martial arts: practicing self-defense is a great way to stay in shape.(BODY TALK)
November 1, 2006... ARE you looking for something other than popular indoor exercise mainstays like yoga, Pilates, aerobics or kickboxing to help you stay fit during the cool months ahead? Consider martial arts. Long known as a method of self-defense, martial...

Late-in-life pregnancy: more women are waiting longer to have their first child.(PARENTING)
November 1, 2006... MARSHA Wilks Stewart is part of a trend. At 44, Stewart became a first-time mother--something that more middle-aged African-American women are doing successfully. Both Stewart and her husband, Chris, were pleasantly surprised when she...

The gas-savers take center stage.(The EBONY Auto Review 2007)
November 1, 2006... IT'S that time of the year again when automakers roll out their new lineup for 2007. And with the price of gasoline skyrocketing, new car buyers are looking for the most fuel-efficient vehicles they can find. As was the case during the gas...

The pain at the pump: the cost of a fill-up is causing people to make some life-altering choices.
November 1, 2006... WHEN gas prices jumped to $3 a gallon this year in Peachtree City, Ga., restaurant owner Duane Stewart parked his gas-guzzling minivan in the driveway and charged up the battery of his four-seater electric golf cart instead. But his...

Taking control of your diabetes: managing the disease is key to the quality of your life.
November 1, 2006... WHEN Luther Vandross died in July 2005 due to complications from diabetes, fans and admirers lost an icon, but someone even closer to him lost so much more. Vandross' mother, Mary Ida Vandross, who has lost her husband, grandson and two other...

'Pretty Boy Floyd': Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxing's "pound-for-pound best," looks good inside and outside the ring.
November 1, 2006... You can see it in just about all his moves. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s walk his gestures, his smile and his demeanor all spell confidence. He's not just confident, he's supremely confident. So confident that he goes by the name "Pretty Boy...

The return of the State Farm Bayou Classic: the annual Grambling-Southern clash and other returning sports events give a boost to the flood-ravaged city.(BACK TO NEW ORLEANS)
November 1, 2006... IT's back! After Hurricane Katrina ripped the roof of the Louisiana Superdome, the State Farm Bayou Classic, for the first time since 1975, was played at a new location, Reliant Stadium in Houston. But following an estimated $139 million in...

Celebrating black culinarians: a salute to legendary chefs and a road map for prospective food prepares.
November 1, 2006... WHILE I was writing my most recent cookbook, Soul of a New Cuisine, which concentrates on African cooking, two things flashed through my mind repeatedly. The first is that the cuisines and techniques found throughout most of Africa are so...

Voices of God: top celebrities, artists and clergy come together to record the Bible.(The Bible Experience)
November 1, 2006... THIRTEEN years ago, God prepared Blair Underwood for a role he didn't know he would have to face again. It was 13 years ago when Underwood co-produced, directed and starred in the short film The Second Coming, where he portrayed Jesus Christ....

The new black power: the search for "one black leader" may be over as a new wave of political candidates takes the stage.(Election 2006)
November 1, 2006... From Maryland to Ohio, Pennsylvania to Tennessee, nearly a half-dozen Black political candidates are competing for some of the highest offices in the nation. If many of them win, the victories could mean a historical increase in...

Does the Rev. Jesse Jackson still matter? Fresh from his historic trip to the Middle East and celebrating his 65 birthday, is the tireless 'Reverend' out of touch or more relevant, than ever?(Biography)
November 1, 2006... With cameras rolling and photographers clicking away, the Rev. Jesse Jackson clutched Karnit Goldvasser's hand in the private lounge of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. "All we have are rumors. Can you help us with these rumors?" the young wife...

What is the real political party for Black America? Democrats offer blacks hope opportunity.(TWO SIDES: ELECTION 2006)
November 1, 2006... THERE'S AN OLD STAYING among the Black political class that we have "no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interests." The Democratic Party isn't perfect, and has not served us perfectly, but since the Civil Rights...

What is the real political party for Black America? Liberals' relationship with blacks is like a bad marriage.(TWO SIDES: ELECTION 2006)
November 1, 2006... FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, African-Americans have had a love affair with the Democratic Party. The relationship between constituents and elected officials is like a marriage. During the courting period, you're getting to know each other,...

Kirk & Tammy Franklin: speak out on love, family and overcoming his addiction to pornography.
November 1, 2006... IT came as a bombshell from the unlikeliest person--and it left Black America wondering how it could happen. After Kirk Franklin confessed on national television that he once had an addiction to pornography, there was a collective gasp from...

Memorable photo.(FROM THE EBONY FILES)
November 1, 2006... Bobby Seale (I.) and Huey P. Newton pose in front of the central headquarters of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, Calif. Seale, chairman of the Party, and Newton, minister of defense, co-founded the Black Panther Party in 1966 in Oakland....