Ebony articles from October 2005

Ebony archives from October 2005

A message from the president & CEO Linda Johnson Rice.
October 1, 2005... As we enter a new chapter in the history of Johnson Publishing Co., publisher of EBONY and Jet, I accept this challenge with unwavering resolve--dedicated and determined to continue building on the inspiring legacy that my father, John H....

Dr. Jennifer Ellis: cardiothoracic surgeon.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Dr. Jennifer Ellis is one of only five African-American female cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States and the 100th woman to pass the exam required to become a certified thoracic surgeon. She is an attending physician at George Washington...

Carla E. Sledge: president of the Government Finance Officers Association.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Carla E. Sledge is president of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). She is the first African-American woman and the first president from Michigan in the organization's 99-year history. The GFOA is the professional association of...

Dr. Kenneth B. Chance Sr.: member Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Dr. Kenneth B. Chance Sr. is the first dentist to be named to the Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees. He is a professor and division chief of endodontics at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He has received more...

Ebony on the scene.(various news)
October 1, 2005... IN ATLANTA, thousands of demonstrators, young and old, marched down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in support of extending the 40-year-old Voting Rights Act. Supporters on the front line include the Rev. Joseph Lowery, former president of the...

Holly Robinson Peete.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Thank you for the article, "Holly Robinson Peete: New Baby, New TV Show & Renewed Marital Vows" (Sept. 2005). The cover was beautiful and the baby is just a cute little bundle of joy. Holly, I'm glad you'll be back on TV because you're one...

Toni Braxton.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was so excited to see my girl, Toni Braxton, on the August 2005 cover. It really made my day to get my mail and receive my copy of EBONY magazine with Toni Braxton on it. I enjoy her music and her style. Lachez Hampton Buffalo, N.Y....

Tamara Tunie.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was rendered absolutely speechless upon reading such an inspirational and motivational article, "Is Tamara Tunie Today's Busiest Actress?" (Aug. 2005). I am also an African-American female juggling three careers. However, I have been...

Emmett Till.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Thank you, EBONY, for the article, "Justice for Emmett" (Aug. 2005). It has been a long time since that fateful day in Money, Mississippi. Emmett Till was just a teenager, only 14 years of age, visiting relatives in the summer of 1955. They say...

Sarcoidosis.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Thank you so much for your article, "The Mystery of Sarcoidosis" (Aug. 2005). I have been trying to find information on this disease since I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 1978. At that time there were only a few cases in the United States....

Organ Donations.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I was so touched by the article, "Organ Donations: The Power Of Second Chances" (July 2005), in the Health and Fitness Section. The article really hit home. My husband received a second chance last August after having a heart transplant at...

For Brothers Only.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I would like to thank Mr. Kevin Chappell for his For Brothers Only column, "Being Original" (July 2005). I witness young Brothers every day who allow others to manipulate their identities via gangs, rappers, fads, etc... Being original, and...

Don Cheadle.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... I really enjoyed the article, "The Inside Story On The 'Always Oscar Worthy' Don Cheadle'" (June 2005). He is a wonderful actor, and it's about time he starts to get the recognition he deserves. There seems to be this double standard in...

David Robinson.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2005... Thank you for the article, "David Robinson: The Pioneering Spirit Continues" (June 2005). We knew him as MZEE ROBBIE. As a Tanzanian now based in the United Kingdom, I knew David since the 1990s when we used to meet in Dar esalaam, and I always...

Ramsey Lewis: jazzman extraordinaire.
October 1, 2005... RAMSEY LEWIS must be the hardest-working man in jazz. At an age when many are longing for a rocking chair and a porch swing, the legendary composer, pianist and jazz icon is doing some rocking and swinging of his own--on television--hosting a...

5 questions for: Dr. Lorraine Cole: president and chief executive Black Women's Health Imperative.(Interview)
October 1, 2005... Dr. Lorraine T. Cole has the important job of trying to help Black women lead healthier, longer lives. As president and chief executive officer of the Black Women's Health Imperative, she takes time from conferences and meetings at the Capitol...

The fly jock speak out!(Tom Joyner's interview)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... You've heard his voice, seen his face, now you can read his words. TOM JOYNER, host of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show," has written a book, I'M JUSTA DJ BUT... IT MAKES SENSE TO ME (A Warner Hardcover, $22.95), with author Mary Flowers Boyce....

Also noted.(books)
October 1, 2005... In PASSPORT DIARIES (Amistad/HarperCollins, $22.95), exciting new author Tamara T. Gregory spins an interesting tale about a woman who veers off the career path to seek excitement as a globetrotter. Boy, does she find it. Before becoming a...

What are you proud of?(self respect)
October 1, 2005... WHAT are you proud of? I mean what are you really proud of? Is it your car? Your crib? The clothes that you wear? The lady on your arm? The watch on your wrist? The group of Brothers you hang with? Now imagine if all of that stuff were...

Heart attacks & women.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Q My mother, who is 57 years old, active and health-conscious, had a heart attack, but she had none of the usual symptoms present before a person is stricken. She is doing fine now, but it concerns me that she had a heart attack without any of...

Ulcers can be contagious.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Q For some reason, I continue to be victimized by painful, nagging ulcers, even though I carefully watch what I eat, and I don't lead a stressful life. I can't tell you how totally surprised and shocked I was to hear a doctor say that ulcers...

Fear of root canal.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Q I've been told that I have to have a root canal, and I'm terrified. What can you tell me that will put my mind at ease? G.V., Milwaukee A It is common for people to fear root canal treatment, but dentists say it is probably the most...

Tips to help you start your own business.
October 1, 2005... WITH all of the talk about corporate downsizing, it seems that now is a good time to become your own boss. But starting a business requires a lot more than dreams of independence, unfettered creativity and a pot of money at the end of the...

Media giant championed women.(appreciation for John H. Johnson)
October 1, 2005... He's been called a legend, a hero, a visionary, a pioneer. Some revere him as a business leader, media giant and role model. John H. Johnson was all of these and so much more. During my 20-some years of working for EBONY magazine, I have grown...

What's happening where!(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... AUGUSTA, Ga. * CSRA Classic. Savannah State College vs. Bethune-Cookman College. Oct. 15. ATLANTA * Morehouse College Breast Cancer Walk. Morehouse College, Martin Luther King International Chapel. Oct. 1. BIRMINGHAM, Ala....

Professional blend.
October 1, 2005... The new VITA MIX[R] Professional Series is a commercial-grade blender that emulsifies, blends, grinds, chops and purees any ingredient. It features stainless steel laser-cut blades and a 2+ peak horsepower motor that propels the blade tips up...

Miracle relaxing formula.
October 1, 2005... DR. MIRACLE'S THERMALCEUTICAL[TM] INTENSIVE NO-LYE RELAXER SYSTEM is enriched with the "feel it" formula that straightens and repairs dry, damaged hair. The formula uses antioxidants, amino acids and proteins to stimulate the scalp and generate...

Suave[R] skin.
October 1, 2005... SUAVE[R] SKIN THERAPY SENSITIVE SKIN LOTION features a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formula that comforts dry sensitive skin. Free of lanolin and dyes, its hydrating formula offers 24-hour-moisturization to replenish dehydrated skin....

Fragrant candle.
October 1, 2005... * EBONY WEB BONUS! Lladro's FLOWERS OF PEACE CANDLE fills your home with fragrance that can help you set that special mood for 50 hours. During October, Lladro will donate 10 percent of sales from the Peace Candle and other special edition...

Sleek talking.
October 1, 2005... THE MOTOROLA PEBL V6 offers a more sophisticated design in mobile accessories. The cellular phone has a smooth oval form and a dual-hinge mechanism to open and close the phone with ease. It features video playback, high-speed data access,...

Mobile manage your life.
October 1, 2005... LIFEDRIVE[TM] mobile manager makes life a lot easier. It features a 4GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi[R], Bluetooth[R] wireless support, voice recorder and MP3 player. It can hold Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents, songs, video footage and...

Kindred.(In This Life Together)(Sound Recording Review)
October 1, 2005... KINDRED is back with its greatly anticipated second recording, and the multitalented husband-wife duo does not disappoint. Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler again enthrall R&B listeners with their unique, soulful sound on In This Life Together...

Artist spotlight: CeCe Winans.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... CECE WINANS has evolved irate a versatile, supertalented artist who inspires with soaring gospel songs but who also can rock with her pop and R&B rhythms, all white singing praises to the savior That is evident on her new recording, Purified...

Also noted.(sound recordings)
October 1, 2005... LATOYA LONDON, Love & Life (Peak/Concord); EARTH, WIND & FIRE, Illumination (Sanctuary); LES NUBIANS, Echos: Nubian Voyager (Triloka/Sheridan Ent.); TONI BRAXTON, Libra (Blackground); SHAGGY, Clothes Drop (Geffen); RAY J, Raydiation (Knockout);...

Celebrating the life and legacy of John H. Johnson 1918-2005.(Obituary)(Cover Story)
October 1, 2005... JOHN HAROLD JOHNSON was the people's publisher. He built a legacy celebrating the achievements and beauty of Black Americans, and they, in turn, honored that legacy by paying tribute to both the dream and the dreamer. "People say he was a...

Style 101: back-to-school fashion guide.
October 1, 2005... Heading to Class AT lunchtime, nearly every college campus in the land becomes a runway. Whether the students' styles pay tribute to East Coast flava, West Coast spirit, Midwest soul or Down South charm, it's a fact that no two college...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(actress Shondrella Avery)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Being an actress sometimes calls for wearing long, flowing extensions that can take a toll on your hair and skin. But actress Shondrella Avery doesn't let hair weaves and wigs get the best of her. "My break outs aren't that many, but if so,...

Her style ... your way.(skin and hair care tips)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... To keep your skin clean and your hair soft, try Hidden Beauty Foaming Facial Cleanser by Fashion Fair Cosmetics and Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine hair products.

Getting to the root: hair care for sisters.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... q: "As a police officer, I must wear my chin-length, permed hair in a conservative style, so for the past two years I've been wearing it pulled back into a ponytail, on and off the job. I like the convenience of my ponytail, but I no longer...

Finding the right pediatrician: this is one of the most important choices a parent can make.
October 1, 2005... WHEN first-time mom Donna Parker realized she needed to find a pediatrician, four words immediately came to her mind: "I have no clue." Parker was about five months pregnant and didn't know where to begin to find a good pediatrician. The...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
October 1, 2005... "You would have passed except for the road-rage incident." "My honey always likes to take a little nap after he eats." "Math, science, English, history... what I really want to learn is how to get rich. I wish we'd cut to the chase."...

The versatility of beans.(DATE With a Dish)
October 1, 2005... In kitchens on the home front and in restaurants around the world, the popularity of beans is increasing, evidenced by the presence of beans in soups, stews, casseroles, salads, breads, salsas and other main course dishes. Beans, recommended as...

Black architects: embracing and defining culture.
October 1, 2005... BEAUTY. Art. Culture. Architecture both defines and owes its existence to these three essentialities. To those trained, those who studied, as well as those who are devoted to the practice, it is with purpose and lasting-ness that they give form...

The classic trench.(fall fashion, trench coat)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... As slimmer comes to an end and trees begin to outfit themselves in beautiful autumn foliage, fashionable women begin to assess their fall outerwear. Simplify the process by taking inspiration from the trench and other light coats created by...

Fantastic abs: from flabby to fit, firm & fabulous.(abdominal muscles)
October 1, 2005... HAVE you given up on attaining the perfect "six-pack" and accepted the pudgy rolls that spill over your pants? Is wearing a midriff never an option? Does zipping your pants in the morning take Herculean strength? If you answered yes to any...

Love at first byte: the virtual world of dating online.
October 1, 2005... IN the unpredictable, oftentimes turbulent world of dating, with its ups and downs, twists and turns and momentary fluctuations of the heart, a growing number of tech-savvy singles are turning their attention (and their hearts) to the Internet...

Spreading 'the word' on campus: African-American chaplains take the lead in the Ivy League.
October 1, 2005... WITH little or no fanfare, African-American ministers, male and female, have moved into major leadership roles in the spiritual hierarchies of prestigious Ivy League universities. Five of the eight Ivy League schools--Columbia, Cornell,...

'The Gospel,' according to Donnie McClurkin: the singer and minister talks about his new movie, church and his most difficult struggle in life.(Interview)
October 1, 2005... DONNIE McCLURKIN'S voice has already transcended the Sunday morning pulpit to soar to the top of record charts, where his music has remained steadfast while reaching gold and platinum status. Now the minister/singer/songwriter is poised to take...

Fibroids: facts and new treatments.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2005... A routine checkup revealed a pea-sized fibroid atop Teresa Mack's pelvis. The benign tumor caused mild pain during her menstrual cycle, but her doctor advised against immediate treatment because she was pregnant. After Mack successfully...

What every woman should know about mental health ailments.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2005... FINDING lately that you are too blue to get out of bed, let alone get dressed and go to work? How about food? Eating more or less? What about sleep--too much or too little? Does the slightest provocation trigger tsunami-like mood swings?...

Taking a look at reproductive health.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2005... AT the very moment you got your first visit from "Aunt Flow" chances are you and mom had "the talk." You know, the uncomfortable conversation about your body and sex. Yet mom probably didn't break down the nature of a chlamydial infection or...

Heart disease.(women's health)
October 1, 2005... Heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women, is no longer considered a man's disease. New research suggests that the death rate among women who have heart disease is higher than that for men. After menopause, women begin to develop heart disease...

Colorectal cancer.(alarming rate)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Statistics for colorectal cancer and African-American women are alarming. It is the second most common cancer among Black women. Only breast cancer affects more Black women, according to the American Cancer Society, which reports that an...

Breast cancer.(tratment lies in early detection )
October 1, 2005... For about a year, Denise Roberts noticed something was wrong with her body. "I was fatigued, I had dark circles appearing under my eyes that couldn't be covered with makeup and my hair was coming out in handfuls," says the California resident....

A Q&A on breast cancer recurrence.(questions and answers)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, according to the American Cancer Society. There are currently more than 2 million women living in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with the disease. Edith P. Mitchell, M.D., clinical...

Understanding risks of breast cancer recurrence.
October 1, 2005... BREAST cancer is the most common female cancer in the United States. Among African-American women, breast cancer occurs at a lower rate than it does for White women, but Black women have a higher death rate, according to Edith P. Mitchell,...

Weight control/obesity.
October 1, 2005... No matter how you look at it or try to rationalize it, there is nothing healthy about being obese. According to the American Obesity Association, more than 50 percent of African-American women are obese, defined as someone who has body mass...

Anemia.(Health Hotline)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... If you find yourself extremely fatigued and napping or eating ice chips, you may have iron-deficiency anemia. It is a condition that occurs when the blood doesn't get sufficient hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying...

Sinusitis.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sinusitis affects more than 37 million Americans annually, and it's estimated that 13 million people seek medical help each year for the condition. People with weaker...

Osteoporosis.(cure with calcium diet)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mass, which causes bones to become brittle and fracture. Researchers have discovered that arthritis, sickle-cell anemia and lupus are linked to osteoporosis in Black women....

Dealing with lactose intolerance.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... LACTOSE intolerance, the inability to digest milk sugar, affects 75 percent of African-Americans, causing abdominal pain, bloating and gas. The problems associated with lactose intolerance appear when the body doesn't produce lactase, the...

The Ebony advisor.
October 1, 2005... Q I have been married for more than 20 years and my husband always prefers to spend time with his sister and brother rather than with our kids and me. Whenever I bring it up, he complains that I don't like his family. What is the best way to...

Prime-time 2005: more stars, more soul, more sensation.
October 1, 2005... PRIME-TIME television is in living color this fall season, as the Big 4 networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX) have loaded their schedules with exciting scripted sitcoms and dramas--and the majority of these shows feature African-American actors in...

Steve McNair: on a mission back to the Super Bowl.
October 1, 2005... ONE yard. A measly three feet--36 inches--a mere baby step for Steve McNair. But it's that scant distance which proved to be the longest yard for the Tennessee Titans star quarterback as the world watched his team come up one yard short on...

Shonda Rhimes: the force behind Grey's Anatomy.
October 1, 2005... IN theory, it probably shouldn't even be on television. After all, ER, a longtime ratings winner, has started seeing audience erosion as reality and cable TV medical shows proliferate. But ABC believed in Shonda Rhimes, the creator of...

Style view.(celebrity fashion)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Flowers, flowers everywhere, at Saturday's premiere. Looks like blossoms are always in season. Regina Alexander shows off in this sultry number. There's no such thing as too floral for Kate Renninger. Casual is still stunning on...

A wild ride with Ludacris: versatile Dirty South rapper ups his game with producing, acting.(Interview)
October 1, 2005... CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES wants a motorcycle. Sounds simple enough. Grown man. $$$. Free will. Motorcycle. But when your "game" name is Ludacris, life tends to get a little more complicated. "Nobody will let me motorcycle because they don't want me...