Ebony articles from October 2003

Ebony archives from October 2003

First Black USS Constitution Commander.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... U.S. Navy Commander LEWIN C. WRIGHT is the first Black commanding officer of the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat. President George Washington authorized the ship, nicknamed "Old Ironsides," for construction in 1794....

Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... BARRY C. BLACK, a Seventh-Day Adventist minister who served 27 years in the U.S. Navy, is the first Black chaplain of the U.S. Senate. His duties include opening Senate sessions with a prayer and officiating at weddings and memorials. The new...

First Black woman executive officer at Nationwide.(Speaking Of People)(Nationwide Strategic Investments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... DONNA A. JAMES is the first African-American woman president of Nationwide Strategic Investments. She is responsible for GatesMcDonald, Nationwide Advantage Mortgage, Nationwide Health Plans and the Strategic Investment Fund. James most...

Erykah Badu.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... I was so happy to see Erykah Badu on the cover, and I really enjoyed the article, "Erykah Badu On Her Career And Her Romance With Common" (Sept. 2003. It goes without saying that she is a unique lady and entertainer. And thank you for...

The Day They Marched.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003... The article, "The Day They Marched" (Aug. 2003) was very inspiring and well done. I am an African-American woman, and I remember my parents telling me and my brother of the struggles during the Civil Rights Movement. Yes, it has been 40...

Super Single Sisters.(Letters to the editor)(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2003... Editor's Note: In the story, "Super Single Sisters Of 2003: Seeking Serious Brothers Who Can Deal With It" (July 2003), we incorrectly stated that T'Keyah Crystal Keymah is the star of the Nickelodeon series, That's So Raven. The program airs...

"We shall overcome".(On The Scene)(Illustration)
October 1, 2003... "WE SHALL OVERCOME" is sung by dignitaries at a congressional commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Singers include (l. to r) Eleanor Holmes Norton, congressional delegate, District of Columbia; Marc H. Morial,...

At the teen choice awards.(On The Scene)(Illustration)
October 1, 2003... AT THE TEEN CHOICE AWARDS, Queen Latifah arrives at the Universal Amphitheatre at Universal Studio, Calif., to accept her award for top actress. In Indianapolis at the Indiana Black Expo, Raquel Graham Crayton, marketing manager for EBONY...

On the 40th anniversary.(On The Scene)(Illustration)
October 1, 2003... ON THE 40th ANNIVERSARY of the assassination of Medgar Evers, his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, is joined at his Arlington National Cemetery gravesite by family, friends and U.S. Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) to memorialize the civil rights leader...

At fashion fair cosmetics'.(On The Scene)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... AT FASHION FAIR COSMETICS' "Kiss and Makeup" at Macy's Herald Square in New York City, author Michael Baisden is joined by Eulenis Parker, Fashion Fair counter manager; Megan Consolini, cosmetic buyer for Macys East; and Allyma Warren, Fashion...

At various high-profile events.(On The Scene)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... AT VARIOUS HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS, top celebrities make fashion statements in a collection of colorful, eye-catching attire. The group includes Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Holly Robinson Peete, Serena Williams, Ananda Lewis and WNBA star Lisa Leslie,...

Monica 'After the Storm'.(Center Stage)
October 1, 2003... IN 1995, the sun broke through the clouds, lighting up the life of 15-year-old recording artist Monica, who earned multiplatinum status with her first CD, Miss Thang, followed by the multiplatinum second CD, The Boy is Mine (1998), with the...

5 questions for: Lil' Kim.(Front Row)(Interview)
October 1, 2003... 1 How has the Lil' Kim of today matured from the Lil' Kim at the beginning of your music career? Today, I am much more independent and in control of my own career, especially my music. Over the years, I worked with people who tried to...

Driven by desire.(Bookshelf)(Love)(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... LOVE (Alfred A. Knopf, $23.95) is the much-anticipated eighth novel by Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison--her first in the five years since Paradise--and it already is being hailed as "a heartening return to Nobel-worthy...

In Black and White: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr.(Topshelf)(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... As the title suggests, IN BLACK AND WHITE: THE LIFE OF SAMMY DAVIS, JR. (Alfred A. Knopf, $26.95) presents a rendering of extremes and stark contrasts. But it also presents a full picture of one of the most recognizable entertainers of the last...

Also noted.(Front Row)(Bibliography)
October 1, 2003... ORDINARY GIRL: THE JOURNEY (Villard Books, $24.95), by Donna Summer with Marc Eliot, provides a candid look at the popular singer's triumph over adversity in her journey from singing in a Boston church to her reign as the Disco Queen of the...

Michael Baisden.(Author Spotlight)(Interview)
October 1, 2003... MANY readers have a love-hate relationship with Michael Baisden. Judging from the reader reviews of his books, they either love his work or hate it. Actually, it is the portrayals of relationships that he presents in his works. When it comes to...

Travel ease.(Ebony Essentials)(luggage)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... EZ Swany's luggage features push-button, retractable handles and four-wheel combination that allows it to roll upright in all directions for 360[degrees]-swivel motion. Shown is carry-on travel cart in gray; larger pieces also are available....

Beauty find.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Fashion Fair's Hidden Beauty Skin Enhancing Creme helps to transform a dull, coarse complexion into younger, brighter-looking skin with improved texture. It is 100 percent fragrance free and can be worn under makeup.

Hair stimulator.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Organic Root Stimulator offers help for thinning hair caused by chemicals, medication, braiding, and aging. Shown here are Uplifting Shampoo, Fertilizing Temple Balm, Fertilizing Serum and Carrot Oil.

Just in time.(Ebony Essentials)(daily planners)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... N'time's signature line of daily planners and organizers reflects African-American culture. Shown are leather and mud cloth Bible cover (right), daily planner and electronic organizer case. (www.ntimeco.com)

Heads up.(Ebony Essentials)(noise reduction headphones)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Bose Corporation offers QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones with improved audio performance, portability, ease-of-use, and convenience in lightweight, comfortable headphone.

Ebony travel guide: October: what's happening where!(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... AUGUSTA, Ga. * CARS Classic. Savannah State College vs. Morris Brown College. Oct. 18. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. * Steel City Classic. Stillman College vs. Miles College. Oct. 4. * Magic City Classic. Alabama A&M University vs. Alabama...

Job tips for graduates.(Money Talks)
October 1, 2003... The best time for students to start looking for a postgraduate job is: (A.) During their freshman year of college. (B.) During their sophomore year of college. (C.) Just before they graduate. Many students think "C" is the correct answer,...

What all of us need to know about rape and sexual assault: every man should realize that no matter how he interprets the situation, no means no ... And it doesn't matter how long you have been involved with the woman.(For Brothers Only)
October 1, 2003... WITH so many people talking and talking and talking about sexual assault, and with the very real possibility of so many people not understanding exactly what it is, perhaps now is the perfect time to focus on educating Brothers about sexual...

Can a man and woman be just friends? Nothing confuses friendship as much as sex.(Sister Speak)
October 1, 2003... IT is a subject, a question, that often comes up in conversation: Can a man and a woman really be "just friends?" Before you answer this in your own mind, be reminded that there is a significant qualifier here: "just." As in "only" friends. No...

Cece Winans: praise and worship.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... With a beautiful voice and heavenly spirit, Cece Winans takes listeners into the THRONE ROOM (Wellspring/Epic/INO) with her lush new recording. Working with longtime producers Cedric and Victor Caldwell, Winans delivers a soothing, touching set...

Artist spotlight.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)(Aretha Franklin)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ARETHA FRANKLIN affirms her status as the Queen of Soul with her new recording, SO DAMN HAPPY (Arista), and she makes it clear in spirit and song that she is feeling good. She kicks off the ebullient set with the percolating "The Only Thing...

What's hot!(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, check Out EARTH, WIND & FIRE'S latest Recording, THE PROMISE (Kalimba). The legendary R&B funk Band shows that it still has what It takes to get the party going With a great set: of songs, The CD Kicks off with the...

Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Javier debut (Capitol); 112, HOT & WET (Bad Boy/Island Def Jam); Macy Gray, THE TROUBLE WITH BEING MYSELF (Epic); Zane, BIG ZANE THEORY (Priority/Capitol); Big Brovas, NU FLOW (Epic); Kalvin Bishop, DO WHAT I GOTTA DO (Mokah/NuMillennium); Ying...

Mary J. Blige's tearful plea: I've got to be me'.(rhythm and blues singer on her life)
October 1, 2003... IT became the anthem for an entire generation of Sisters in pain, an extremely personal song that took Mary J. Blige only hours to pen, but struck an emotional cord so deep, so universal, that a decade later, it continues to define--and...

Putting children and family first.(Parenting)
October 1, 2003... MARK CHRISTIE was making a lot of money flying around the country as the business manager for big-time athletes like NBA star Ray Allen. But five years ago, when Christie went on a business trip instead of going to his daughter's christening,...

Strictly for laughs.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... "My mom told me to have a good day, so I skipped school." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Are we there yet?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dad, you can STOP saving for my college education now."

Fashion fair.(Fashion Focus)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... There is literally something for everyone in European designer ready-to-wear collections for this season. From Paris to Milan to London, top designers showcased fashions that ranged from classy and elegant to cutting-edge and fanciful. Leather...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
October 1, 2003... Q I have been married for 2 1/2 years and I am not happy. When my husband and I make love, he has an orgasm too fast. I hardly ever get mine. I'm at the point where I don't want to make love. What can you suggest that we do? He tried a penis...

Breast cancer: the increasing threat to young Black women.(Women's Health Section)
October 1, 2003... IT can become a part of a woman's life when she's too young to drink or vote and certainly too young to run for president. And it can all start with an innocuous lump. Sometimes the lump is barely more than a mosquito bite, sometimes it's...

Problems in the bedroom.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Viagra for impotence)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Q I'm a 53-year-old man who is physically active and in pretty good health. My problem is in the bedroom, and I'm tired of the frustration. My wife has been understanding. I have been hesitant to try Viagra because I just don't want to admit...

Identifying alcoholism.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Q My 24-year-old son drinks a lot, beer, wine and liquor. He's just like his father. My fear is that he is an alcoholic. How can I find out if he really is an alcoholic? And is alcoholism inherited? A.T., Macon, Ga. A Doctors often use...

Cures for hiccups.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Q Since I was a child, I have hated to get hiccups. What is it that causes them, and what's the best way to get them to stop? Help! S.B., Gary, Ind. A Hiccups are repeated spasms of the diaphragm, followed by quick closings of the...

Women on the cutting edge of health care and research.(Women's Health Section)
October 1, 2003... EXPERTS agree that the health of the Black community is in serious condition, with a higher incidence than the average population when it comes to certain diseases like heart disease, HIV/AIDS and diabetes. But there also are concerns about...

Champions for a cause: from AIDS to diabetes to whatever ails you, several celebrities are trying to make a difference.(Women's Health Section)
October 1, 2003... CELEBRITIES who have beaten the odds by surviving health crises or lost loved ones to deadly diseases are among the leaders in the national fight to improve the health of African-Americans and all Americans. Some stars like Magic Johnson...

Health hot line.(Women's Health Section)
October 1, 2003... FIBROIDS MORE than half of all Black women have uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous tumors that grow in the muscular wall of the uterus. Sisters are three times more likely to have fibroids and are diagnosed at younger ages, between...

Fitness secrets of executives, mothers and stars.(Women's Health Section)
October 1, 2003... LOOKING for new ways to get fit or to get moving? Is your schedule so busy that you're not sure how you can keep it all together--family, health, career and fitness? Well, here are some fitness secrets from an Atlanta executive, a...

'How I collected $1.8 million in scholarships!'.
October 1, 2003... DUKE University offered Faith Rogers a $152,320 scholarship package. Cornell University offered a $155,276 scholarship. And MIT offered a $159,920 scholarship package. At last count, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland and...

The 2003 TV season: new shows, new faces, new attitudes!
October 1, 2003... HERE we go again. Four years after the television diversity debate went public, little or no progress has been made, and some commentators are saying that the big four networks--ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox--are back to their old tricks, whitewashing...

Manicures, pedicures & massages: brothers need--and are getting--special treatment, too.(Man style)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... TRADITION being what it is, men, for the longest, have shied away and wouldn't begin to think about getting the personal attention and grooming that women favor, describing it as "a female thing." But times and attitudes are changing--quickly...

How Kem overcame homelessness and addiction to become a star.
October 1, 2003... GOD found Kem sleeping on the ground near a building on the Detroit River. The Motown singing star was homeless at the time--in the grips of a drug and alcohol addiction that kept him on the streets, in shelters and estranged from his...

A sip of perfection.(Date With a Dish)
October 1, 2003... Mojito 8 mint leaves, coarsely broken 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 tablespoons sugar 6 ounces light rum Ice cubes Club soda Place broken mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, rum and ice in beverage shaker....

Sweaters for work & fun.(Beauty & Style)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... THE weather is still beautiful, but evenings are noticeably cooler. So this is the perfect time to pull out your sweater collection to update and enhance it for the coming fall and winter season. Whether you are a corporate executive, an...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(singer Michelle Williams)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... As a member of R&B's best-selling female group Destiny's Child and an emerging solo artist in her own right, Michelle Williams' face graces the pages of magazines and television screens around the world. When it comes to makeup, Williams says...

5 biggest mistakes sisters make on dates.
October 1, 2003... YOU'VE planned it all. The dinner. The music. A romantic evening by candlelight. You chose the perfect black dress to match your sexy black heels and the most enticing fragrance to delight your handsome suitor. You want to get your date's...

The Harris sextuplets: one year later.
October 1, 2003... CHRIS HARRIS was in shock. His wife Diamond was stunned. The young couple who had been trying so hard to have a baby had succeeded, and succeeded, and succeeded, and succeeded, and succeeded. Not only was Diamond Harris pregnant, she was...

Tamia: bouncing back after pregnancy.(African american singer)
October 1, 2003... MOTHERHOOD has a way of changing everything for everyday career women, but when you're a celebrity, bouncing back from maternity leave and getting back into the limelight can be intense. Take a walk in Tamia's shoes: For the past 18 months,...

'The Fighting Temptations': a musical ensemble comedy.(Movie Review)
October 1, 2003... With great music, a cast of talented performers and a storyline that reflects African-American culture and touches the hearts of moviegoers, The Fighting Temptations is a much-anticipated movie. It is a music-driven, ensemble comedy about the...

Designer for stars tells how to create your dream home (Part 2).
October 1, 2003... READY to have some fun? Creating your dream home or apartment is all about determining your personal style. It's a process of discovery that we began in the last issue of EBONY with Step 1. So pull out those magazine articles on decorating...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... GREGORY HINES, who died of liver cancer at age 57 on August 9, 2003, fulfilled and expanded the tap dance tradition of Bill Robinson, Harold Nicholas and Sammy Davis Jr., and was the greatest tap dancer of his generation. Called by some "the...