Ebony articles from November 2007

Ebony archives from November 2007

Evolving Ebony: the best gets better: a message from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... During the past few months, you probably have noticed a number of changes in EBONY, some major and some a bit more subtle. The main idea behind this facelift is to make the magazine more appealing, more functional, more contemporary and more...

A spotlight on individuals who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)(Afro-Americans)(Interview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AMANDA AMANN Amanda Amann is possibly the first Black woman in this nation to host a drag racing show. You may have seen her on MTV, but her new gig is co-hosting ESPN2's Stylefest and NHRA Xplod Sport Compact...

Making the cover.(BEHIND THE SCENES)(Alicia Keys)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] There's nothing ordinary about superstar Alicia Keys. So we decided to go for something extraordinary in the creation of this cover story. Prior to the cover shoot, we'd only heard tidbits about the new album. That...

Ebony on the scene.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [1] Legendary entertainer Prince performs during a concert at the O2 Arena in London. It was one of the 21 shows he scheduled before taking time off to study the Bible. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. In New York,...

International affairs.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(Photograph)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. In Liverpool, England, sets of shackles used in transportation of slaves are on display at the new International Slavery Museum. In 1999, the city council formally apologized, expressing "shame and remorse for...

Queen Latifah.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I commend you for the article, "Queen Latifah On A Roll" (Oct. 2007), presenting Queen Latifah as the beautiful, talented "queen" that she has become. I have been unable to identify with the hip-hop culture,...

Audrey Smaltz.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I just finished reading the September issue and, as usual, your staff did a fantastic job! I want to thank you for the article by Teri Agins, "Audrey Smaltz: From Ebony Fashion Fair to Backstage on 'Fashion Avenue.'" It was very inspiring and...

Sisterspeak.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I enjoyed the August 2007 "Sisterspeak," written by the gifted and talented Shirley Murdock, "I Love Me Better Than That." I found the article to be very inspirational for our "Women of Color." Facts are facts, and Shirley lays it on the line...

Ebony on the scene.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... Thank you for your international affairs "EBONY On The Scene" (Sept. 2007). How often are we informed about news in Africa and the Caribbean? Not often enough. As a concerned African-American, I know not to depend on White American media...

Body talk.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for the article, "Belly Dance Your Way To Fitness" (Aug. 2007). I'm an African-American female, and I have been practicing this form of dance for four years--and I have loved every minute of it....

Money talks.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... Thank you for the "Money Talks" article, "You Can't Take It With You," by Toi Salter (Aug. 2007). Hopefully, it will help readers to understand how they can benefit from an estate plan while alive and make things easier for their loved ones...

Mo'Nique.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I love Mo'Nique ("Mo'Nique" Bare, Bold & Brazen," Aug. 2007). She represents me as a PHAT Black woman in Hollywood. We all know that Hollywood doesn't like its glamorous women to be fat. So I do give both of them had respect for accomplishing...

Correction.(Correction notice)
November 1, 2007... Savannah College of Art and Design, mentioned in the article, "Andre Leon Talley: 'Mr. Fashion,'" (Sept. 2007), is located in Savannah, Ga.

Grace after midnight: a memoir: Felicia "Snoop" Pearson.(BOOKSHELF)(Interview)
November 1, 2007... Felicia Pearson plays one of the most terrifying roles on television today: a cold-blooded, baby-faced killer known as Snoop, the androgynous hit woman on HBO's The Wire. What's interesting about Pearson's role is that her life is a twist...

The Boondocks Past and Present: All the Rage.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In THE BOONDOCKS PAST AND PRESENT: ALL THE RAGE (Three Rivers Press, $21.95), the incomparable Aaron McGruder unleashes his supercharged sense of humor on readers with never-before-released Boondocks comic strips....

Get Yours!: The girlfriends' Guide to Having Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GET YOURS!: THE GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO HAVING EVERYTHING YOU EVER DREAMED OF AND MORE (Broadway Books, $22.95), Amy DuBois Barnett, all award-whining journalist, fiction writer and television commentator, gives...

Game, Get Some! What Women Really Want.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In GAME, GET SOME! WHAT WOMEN REALLY WANT (Dark Horse Productions, $15.95), Kenya Moore, the sexy actress and former Miss USA, coaches men on how to attract the woman of their dreams, and she instructs women on how...

Earth's Waters.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... In EARTH'S WATERS (DC Books, $19.95), first-time author Nicole Blades writes an evocative coming-of-age story about a young island girl, Lily, who finds solace at sea away from a world rife with oppressive boredom. But when her once-charismatic...

One Million Men and Me.(KIDS' CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
November 1, 2007... ONE MILLION MEN AND ME (Just Us Books, $16.95), by Kelly Starling Lyons (illustrated by Peter Ambush), is a moving tribute to the Million Man March told through the shared experience of a father and daughter. Written in rhyme, the touching...

Tasha Smith: film's bad girl makes good.(CENTER STAGE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I hated you in that role!" This is a comment that actress Tasha Smith hears repeatedly from moviegoers who recognize her. That's because the 37-year-old high-energy actress and former stand-up comedienne puts a...

5 questions for ... Babyface.(Interview)
November 1, 2007... Kenneth Edmonds, the producer/singer/songwriter/musician better known as Babyface (a moniker given to him by funkmeister Bootsy Collins), has gone a little bit folk. Babyface, who has 10 Grammys, released Playlist (Mercury Records), which...

'If you're innocent, just say no to a probation deal': nationally syndicated radio talk show host, known as "The People's Attorney," shares his personal story.(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)(Warren Ballentine)
November 1, 2007... As I drive to the radio station while listening to the same four songs that I listen to every morning to motivate me for my show, I smile as I reflect on how these songs take me through the stages of my life. I listen to "Zoom" by the...

Forgiving your family: "let's forgive, love and respect each other. Family is all that we have.".(SISTERSPEAK)(Vickie Winans)
November 1, 2007... I was born and raised in a family of 12 children (8 girls and 4 boys) where everything in the house was shared. There weren't too many things I could really call my own. As a young girl, I learned what it meant to be offended and get over it...

Why HIV/AIDS is still killing African Americans: while new treatments emerge, deadly disease continues to ravage Black families.(HOUSE CALL)
November 1, 2007... What's new in the fight against HIV/AIDS? I wish I could report a dramatic decline in the number of infections, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Statistics indicate that HIV/AIDS continues to ravage the Black community. In the United...

Expert advice on love & relationships: Doctor Joyce answers your questions about marriage and dating.(EBONY ADVISOR)
November 1, 2007... Q I am a "saved" 46-year-old. I have a nice career. I am independent and attractive. I have a nice home and do well for myself. I met someone 12 years ago, and 10 years ago we dated briefly. But because of my religious beliefs, we decided to...

Keke Wyatt.(SOUNDING OFF)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KEKE WYATT is back with a new look (she has lost 100 pounds), new relationship (Jesus is her man now) and a lot less personal drama (she disappeared from the charts after a 2002 domestic incident). It's been five...

Rissi Palmer.(SOUNDING OFF)(Country Girl)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RISSI PALMER was making headlines even before the release of her sell-titled debut CD. After listening to her strong vocals and equally powerful lyrics, it's easy to understand why she is being heralded as country...

Also noted: new releases.(SOUNDING OFF)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANGIE STONE The Art of Love & War Stax Records [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] YOLANDA ADAMS What a Wonderful Time Columbia [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BYRON CAGE Live at the Apollo: The...

Music history.(SOUNDING OFF)(The Ike and Tina Turner Story: 1960-1975)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE IKE AND TINA TURNER STORY: 1960-1975 is an exciting testament to why the dynamic performing team continues to influence music today. On this "first-ever complete career retrospective," Time Life offers a three-CD...

November: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... BALTIMORE * Thanksgiving Parade. A holiday tradition, the parade steps off at 11 a.m. at Pratt Street. Nov. 17. BIRMINGHAM * 6th Annual Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Awards Dinner. Established by the Birmingham Civil Rights...

How the mortgage crisis is affecting you; upheavals in the housing market are affecting homeowners of all income levels.(MONEY TALKS)
November 1, 2007... It now appears that Americans have spent considerable effort trying to keep up with the Joneses, but failed to realize that the Joneses were trying to keep up with the Kennedys. This ongoing pursuit of material goods has prompted many Americans...

Finding fabulous: Ebony asked famed stylist George Fuller to help a reader discover hidden fashion treasures lurking in her own closet.(ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ever feel like you are constantly in a cycle of "looking for something to wear," whether it's for work or pleasure? The common refrain is: "What am I going to wear?" I believe that most people already have in...

Body beautiful: special treatment for your skin.(ESSENTIALS)(guide to skin creams)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... What's the secret to great skin during the brisk days of fall? A decadent body cream to smooth, soothe and soften. From organic goodies to the lavish and luxurious, we collected a host of lotions and potions to get you through any weather. ...

Good to go: toiletries for the man on the move.(ESSENTIALS)(guide to men's toiletries)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The days of traveling With your full-size shaving cream are long gone; According the Transportation Security Administration, the only way to get beyond the checkpoint is with liquid items that are 3 ounces or less. To make sure you catch your...

Your weave keeping it real.(ESSENTIALS)(hair weaves)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Any woman wearing a weave wants it to be natural-looking and gorgeous. Here are a few tips that will keep your hair glowing and flowing: TEXTURE MATCH The last question anyone should ask you is, "Where'd you...

The 'other' smart phones: beyond iPhone, new devices offer other ways to stay connected.(ESSENTIALS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even though the Apple iPhone has already dropped its price and has been garnering most of the media attention lately--industry research group iSuppli said in July it outsold all smart phones from Blackberry, Palm,...

Alicia: bares her soul; beyond the artist's beautiful exterior lies an amazingly talented and driven young woman who is coming into her own.(Cover story)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHEN I SAT DOWN one recent Sunday afternoon to talk to musical phenomenon Alicia Keys (I was in New York, she was in London), what I heard was far from what I expected. In her smooth, chocolaty voice, Alicia spoke...

Coat tales.(guide to coats)(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When cold weather arrives, we long to wrap up in something warm and luxurious. Since cold temperatures range from cool to frigid, our needs for the season change dramatically. No worries. Designers have delivered the...

Walk it out! Get a leg up on the competition in these trend-setting tights!(BEAUTY & STYLE)(guide to tights)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Tights are no longer just a staple in a little girl's wardrobe. The hosiery of the season is sleek, chic and, more important, sophisticated. Toss those traditional sheer stockings aside and try on some fierce fishnets or head-turning hot pink...

Sizzling hot fall workout: warm the the mind, body and spirit with Bikram (hot) yoga.(BODY TALK)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kelly Mason, a 41-year-old mother of three, learned about hot yoga while watching Celebrity Fit Club on VH1 about six months ago, and she knew immediately that she wanted to give it a try. The Columbia, Md.,...

The black impact on car designs: the urbanization of the auto industry includes big grilles, big wheels, big rims and big bucks.(2008 AUTO SECTION)
November 1, 2007... If, indeed, a picture is worth a thousand words, the following image speaks volumes about the urbanization of the American auto industry: Gracing the cover of DUB magazine, Big Boi, half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, was swathed in bling. He had...

Ed Welburn: GM's king of design: designer revolutionizes the automotive industry.(2008 AUTO SECTION)(General Motors)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ed Welburn always knew that he wanted to design cars. As a kid growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, he would draw so many pictures of cars that he regularly ran out of conventional places to sketch his creations....

Star cars: like regular people, celebrities are passionate about their rides, too.(2008 AUTO SECTION)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nothing adds to a celebrity's glam appeal more than a cool ride even if it's not quite up and running--as was the case with Girlfriends star Reggie Hayes and his 1963 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. "It gets seven miles...

10 tips to make your ride a showstopper.(2008 AUTO SECTION)(customized vehicles)
November 1, 2007... If you don't know "frenching" and "tunneling" from "chopping" and "channeling," or the difference between "upstepping" and "low-riding," then chances are your car still looks like it did when you bought it. But if you've swapped out a few...

The customizing creativity of Funkmaster Flex: DJ has given Ford a new kind of flair.(2008 AUTO SECTION)(Aston George Taylor Jr.)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He's called the "guru of customization." In fact, Funkmaster Flex has become so respected with under-30 car enthusiasts that his stamp of approval, on everything from 20-inch tires to carbonized body kits, could mean...

The charm rules: 10 etiquette tips for children.(PARENTING)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Parents want well-mannered children. However, getting your kids to mind their proverbial Ps and Qs requires some work on the part of morn and dad. Knowing the ABCs of good etiquette can be key to a child's...

Thanksgiving at its best: family, food, festivity and expressions of gratitude.(DATE WITH A DISH)(recipes)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thanksgiving time is family time. The traditional celebration not only provides an opportunity to exhibit gratitude for God's blessings, but also allows family members and friends to give one another thanks for their...

Fall 2007 itinerary: a listing of the cities, show locations, dates and times for the Fall 2007 tour season.(THE 50TH ANNUAL EBONY FASHION FAIR PRESENTS: GLAM ODYSSEY 2007-2008)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... Tinley Park, IL Tinley Park Convention Center Wed., 9/12/07 8:00 PM Schaumburg, IL Seville Banquet Hall Thurs., 9/13/07 8:00 PM Milwaukee, WI The Pabst Theater Fri., 9/14/07 8:00 PM Ft. Wayne, IL Grand Wayne Convention Center Sat.,...

Flash point.(FASHION FAIR)(Baby Phat clothing line)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Multiple pendant necklaces, large earrings and bejeweled handbag by BABY PHAT top off ensemble of metallic top with blouson sleeves worn over slim, black satin pants.

Accessorize this.(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GOTTA HAVE Highlights among the season's hottest looks in accessories include (left to right) fur-covered satchel/tote and bejeweled bangle from Baby Phat; a swirl of black, beaded necklaces from Designers for...

Black glamour.(FASHION FAIR)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Corset top embellished with floral accents is worn over jeans, by ROCK AND REPUBLIC. Accessorized with black and silver necklace, black leather gloves, patent-leather belt and zebra-stripe/patent-leather shoulder bag. [ILLUSTRATION...

All that jazz.(FASHION FAIR)(Miss Sixty clothing line)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Form-fitting, off-the-shoulder horizontally striped black and gray tunic is worn over black hose with bold, red, front-center stripe, by MISS SIXTY. Accessorized with red fedora and clutch bag, and long, knotted...

King of dance: Alonzo King and his LINES Ballet mark 25 years of dance innovation.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For as long as Alonzo King can remember, movement has fascinated him. "Whenever I was in a room full of adults, I found that the way they moved was more revealing and accurate than what they said," he recalls. "The...

Sheila Bridges transforms spaces; award-winning interior designer puts her signature on clients' personal surroundings.(HOME)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's an overcast, drizzly yet peaceful day in the Hudson River Valley of New York. The sacredness of the land, the stillness, make it no surprise that generations of artists have found inspiration in this upstate New...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... "Very funny, Mr. Storlie. Okay, you can put your hands down now. Please... you're embarrassing me!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You couldn't have seen me with another woman! You love me... and love is blind." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

From reality shows to stardom: TV showcased their talent and changed their lives forever.(African American celebrities)
November 1, 2007... Whether you were glued to the television watching American Idol BY SHIRLEY HENDERSON Survivor, Dancing With the Stars or The Apprentice, it is obvious that ordinary people with extraordinary talent can be transformed into instant celebrities....

'Why I had gastric bypass surgery': three Blacks share their journey through the procedure as our culture battles the deadly condition of obesity.(Khaliah Ali, Bryan Monroe and Joe Madison)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chubby. Big-boned. Thick. Large. Obesity and its related ailments--hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and stroke--are the leading killers of African-Americans today. Blacks who are obese are...

Voices of praise: Israel Houghton & New Breed: journey to a deeper level.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From Arizona to Australia and from South Africa to South Texas, there's a contemporary gospel sound topping the music charts and sweeping through the pews and iPods alike--led by Israel Houghton & New Breed, a group...

Can married men and women just be friends with the opposite sex? No. 'It's not impossible; it's impractical'.(TWO SIDES)
November 1, 2007... I know it doesn't sound fair or politically correct, but married men and women simply cannot be friends with the opposite sex. It's not impossible; it's impractical. I'm sure that somewhere out there at least one person has managed to pull it...

Can married men and women just be friends with the opposite sex? Yes. 'Jealousy reflects a total lack of self-confidence'.(TWO SIDES)
November 1, 2007... This part of my past unfolds like a cinematic romantic comedy. Girl meets boy and they fall in love. It's all wonderful until it isn't anymore and girl and boy part. Boy marries and starts a family. Some years later, boy and girl rekindle their...

Condoleezza Rice president Bush's most loyal insider: in the midst of major inner-circle departures, the Secretary of State remains at the president's side.(Interview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's 10 o'clock in the morning, and Condoleezza Rice is already stressin'. Her anxiety is not about her recent trip to the Middle East to announce U.S. plans m finance a Palestinian security force. It's not...

Overlooked & undervalued: actors and actresses who get no props.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jimmy Jean-Louis, who plays "the Haitian" on NBC's popular drama Heroes, is one of the strongest characters on the show. Harold Perrineau, who plays Michael Dawson on ABC's Lost, is arguably one of the ensemble...

Memorable photo.(Brief article)(Photograph)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Cleveland, Ohio Carl B. Stokes, elected mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, on November 7, 1967, was sworn-in by Municipal Judge Anthony A. Rutkowski on November 13, 1967, to become the first Black person to serve as mayor...