Ebony articles from October 2006

Ebony archives from October 2006

A message from the president & CEO: Linda Johnson Rice.(FOCUS ON WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2006... WITH all that women have to do, many times paying more attention to everyone else's well-being, it's no wonder that so many women sometimes fail to focus on their own health. That's why in each October issue, we produce a special section that...

Speaking of people.(FRONT ROW)
October 1, 2006... RENEE R. JENKINS PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Renee R. Jenkins, M.D., FAAP, is president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Washington, D.C. She is the first African-American to stand in the...

Ebony on the scene.(FRONT ROW)(Alicia Keys to raise awareness about AIDS)(Buck O'Neil receives congratulations )(Debbie Allen honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award)
October 1, 2006... IN WASHINGTON, D.C., President Bush, surrounded by members of Congress, signs legislation that extends the Voting Rights Act for the next 25 years. IN TORONTO, CANADA (below), award-winning singer Alicia Keys (c.), at the International AIDS...

Shemar, Kimberly, Khandi.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... Thank you for getting the new TV season started on the right foot with the article, "Shemar Moore, Kimberly Elise & Khandi Alexander: Turning Up The Heat in Hollywood" (Sept. 2006). Each one is accomplished in their own right, and all are part...

Mariah Carey.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... Thank you, EBONY magazine, for your August 2006 cover story, "Mariah Carey's Big Comeback." I have been a big fan of Mariah's since the very beginning of her career when she had her self-titled debut CD. Many critics may have written her off,...

Female astronauts.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... Thanks for another "keeper" article, "Making Space For Women" (August 2006), on the outstanding astronauts. I will save this article for my 7-year-old niece. She is also interested in horses--that is why the equestrian picture on "The Insider"...

Black college presidents.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... Editor's Note: In the article, "New Black College Presidents" (Sept. 2006), we should have indicated that Dr. George T. French Jr., president of Miles College in Fairfield, Ala., "continued graduate studies" at the university of Richmond....

Behind the scenes.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... I am always eager to read what EBONY has to offer each month to its readers. In the August 2006 issue, I was elated to see a fellow Nigerian, Ms. Pearlena Igbokwe, highlighted in "Behind the Scenes in Hollywood." She has become an inspiration...

Sickle cell disease.(LETTERS to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2006... I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for featuring the article, "One Family's Struggle With Sickle Cell Disease" (July 2006). I have a 10-year-old son who suffers from this debilitating disease, and it has not been an easy...

5 questions for: Anthony Hamilton.(FRONT ROW)(Interview)
October 1, 2006... When Anthony Hamilton appeared on the R&B music scene in 2003 with his first CD, Comin' From Where I'm From, audiences got an intense dose of the finger-popping, neck bone-loving, fedora-wearing (tilted to the side, thank you), God-fearing soul...

Scrumptious recipes from the motherland.(BookSHELF)(The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... For as long as I can remember, I've had Africa on my mind," award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson writes in the preface of his new cookbook, THE SOUL OF A NEW CUISINE: A DISCOVERY OF THE FOODS AND FLAVORS OF AFRICA (Wiley & Sons, $40). With a...

Wizard of the Crow.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... In WIZARD OF THE CROW (Pantheon, $30), Ngugi wa Thiong'o--Kenyan exile, novelist, professor, playwright and poet--returns with his first novel in 20 years. WIZARD OF THE CROW is a magisterial comic tale that has echoes of traditional African...

Be Somebody: A Guide to Achieving Personal Success.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... In BE SOMEBODY: A GUIDE TO ACHIEVING PERSONAL SUCCESS (LLA Publishing, $17.95), Lin Appling, a motivational speaker and retired military lieutenant colonel, lays out a roadmap to help readers implement important changes in their lives, urging...

Dominion.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... In DOMINION (Grove Press, $24), Calvin Baker tells the story of the Merian family, severed by slavery and the plight of war.

Basslines.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... In BASSLINES (Take 6 Books, $14.95), Alvin Chea, best known for his richly textured vocals as part of the Grammy Award-winning group Take 6, releases a collection of poignant stories culled from 20 years of life on the road with the group.

Topshelf.(Dreams from My Father)(The Audacity of Hope)(What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America)(The Covenant with Black America)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... Rising Democratic star and New York Times bestselling author of DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) returns to the shelves this month with THE AUDACITY OF HOPE (Crown, $25), where he explores charged issues like globalization, the...

Naomie Harris: actress makes a big splash on the big screen.(CENTER STAGE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... PERHAPS you recall seeing Naomie Harris in a recent string of appearances alongside some of Hollywood's glitterati, including Jamie Foxx in Miami Vice and Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Perhaps it was as the...

We only have one life to live.(SisterSpeak)
October 1, 2006... Early last spring, I lost my dear friend Shirley to cancer. Shirley was a bright orange light who kept everyone overflowing with laughter. She was generous to a fault, a praying woman, sweet through to the marrow and could cook her 63-year-old...

Once-a-day pill for HIV.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Q I have a 26-year-old cousin who, unfortunately, has been HIV-positive for two years, and he's trying to keep the virus in check. I know there is ongoing research, and now I'm told there has been a breakthrough and a possible cure. I have...

Implanted contraceptives.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Q What are the latest developments associated with the implantable birth-control methods? F.S., Los Angeles A Implantable birth control products release a low dose of the hormone progestin. Norplant, perhaps the best known,...

Lionel Richie coming Home.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... No one does beautiful love ballads quite like Lionel Richie. Thank goodness the talented singer/songwriter stays true to his signature R&B and pop brand of music on Coming Home, which includes songs reminiscent of the "old Lionel" who wooed us...

What's hot.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Aaron Neville: Bring It On Home... The Soul Classics)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... AARON NEVILLE sings two notes and you know it's his voice, an angelic voice that stirs the spirit once again with his new recording, Bring It On Home: Aaron Neville: Bring It On Home... The Soul Classics (Burgundy Records/Sony BMG). The...

Monica.(Artist Spotlight)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... MONICA IS BACK with her greatly anticipated fourth album, The Makings of Me (J/Arista), which she calls "a real representation of who I am and what my life is like now" The Grammy Award-winning songstress returns to the charts with a solid...

Also noted.(Sounding Off: For The Latest and Hottest In Black Music!)(Markmichael-Confirmed)(American Me)(The Death of Willie Lynch)(Cool and Collected)(...And the Summertime Pool Party)(Red Clay Chronicles)(All I Got Is Love)(Mr. Brown)(Special Occasion)(Love Rain Down)(Transitions)(Thinking of You)(Hugh Peanuts Whalum)(Colorblind)(Braggtown)(Forecast: Tomorrow)(Dizzy's Business)(Hoodstar)(Some Bridges)(Gospel Goes Classical)(Spirit Rising, vols. 1-2)(Paved the Way)(World Wide God)(Lucinda Moore)(So Glad)(Nashville)(Attitude Is Everything/Just Communicate)(Living Like a Refugee)(Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Africa)(Rebelution)(The Key)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET, Braggtown (Marsalis Music); WEATHER REPORT, Forecast: Tomorrow (Columbia/Legacy); DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND, Dizzy's Business (MCG Jazz); MILES DAVIS, Cool & Collected (Columbia/ Legacy Jazz); VICTOR FIELDS,...

Keep more of your hard-earned money.(Money Talks)
October 1, 2006... Paying less and saving more means that, first, you become a smarter consumer. To do so, you'll need the discipline to develop healthy spending habits and to consider the cost of every financial decision that impacts your taxes and household...

October: what's happening where!(EBONY TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
October 1, 2006... ADELPHI, Md. * Collecting African American Art: Aesthetics, Methods and Marketplace. University of Maryland University College's (UMUC) Inn and Conference Center. Conference organized by the Driskell C. Center. Oct 28. * Holding Our...

Life or death? It's your choice!(For Brothers Only)
October 1, 2006... THIS unfortunate story is one that can't be told too often or too honestly. Sometimes the truth hurts, but I've always been taught that it can set you free. We are in trouble, my Brothers. Serious trouble. Sixty-two percent of us are overweight...

Who's who in the technology boom: careers in engineering, science and math allow African-Americans to rise to the top.
October 1, 2006... As promised, the millennium has been representative of a technology boom--complete with musical ring tones, wireless Web connections and supercomputers that stop short of leaping tall buildings. Behind the bells and whistles are some key...

The incredible Dr. Mensah: renowned inventor helps to place the technology of fiber optics at the world's fingertips.
October 1, 2006... Imagine technology so universal that it can circle the globe in seconds and influence the dynamics on land, sea and in the air. Thanks to Dr. Thomas Mensah, you don't have to just imagine it. You can make long-distance calls using your cell...

'In the kitchen with my Dad'.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)
October 1, 2006... A father's responsibilities are multiple and demanding, and spending some quality time with the children is among the most important. For some fathers, creating tasty dishes in the kitchen provides the perfect opportunity to not only spend time...

Wrapped in luxury.(EBONY FASHION FAIR)
October 1, 2006... FALL 2006 European designers offer a rich and varied selection of style options in outerwear for the coming fall and winter seasons. From fashionable trench coats to leather toppers to luxurious furs, the offerings are abundant, stylish...

Financial infidelity: how money secrets can devastate your marriage.
October 1, 2006... RUNNING to the mailbox to get the credit card statement for the credit card your spouse doesn't even know you have? Hoarding large amounts of cash and stashing it with your best buddy so that your honey can't get all of your money? Making large...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Cartoon)
October 1, 2006... "The reason I missed so many questions? I wasn't born when all this happened!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "If you don't deliver in 20 minutes, is it free?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You want me to change the baby? Into what!?" ...

Terrific teens: young achievers showcase exceptional talent.
October 1, 2006... Black achievement is a product of talent that's combined with dreams, focus and just plain hard work. Seven terrific teens, all high achievers from across the nation, are exhibiting their innate gifts and are well on their way to successful...

Rolling, rolling, rolling: get and stay fit with skating.(BODY TALK)
October 1, 2006... LOOKING for a fun and enjoyable way to get a trim, fit and healthy body? Well, it's time to grab your gear and lace up a pair of skates and roll your way to physical fitness. Skating provides a tremendous cardiovascular workout that can be...

Anchor style: television personalities share secrets to looking great on-air.(BEAUTY & STYLE)
October 1, 2006... THEY are poised, professional and pulled together--every day--in front of millions of television viewers. They report live from the studio, in the field, in disaster areas and in all kinds of inclement weather. These superhero women are...

Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Niecy Nash)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Niecy Nash, star of Comedy Central's Reno 911, has been a lifelong user of Fashion Fair Cosmetics. A special correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, she's also a busy wife and mother who always tries to look her best--whether she's on...

Haircare for sisters.(GETTING TO THE ROOT)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... q: "I am a healthy 39-year-old female, and I've noticed in the last six months or so that my hair is thinning, especially in the crown of my head. Any suggestions? My beautician doesn't seem to know what the problem is, so we're trying to...

A parent's nightmare: fighting bedtime battles: what to do when your children just won't go to sleep.(Parenting)
October 1, 2006... PUTTING children to bed can become a nightly battle for parents. For various reasons, many children have a hard time going to sleep at their designated time, leaving parents frustrated and clueless about what they can do to make the process...

Fonzworth Bentley: showcases what's cool, what's hot in menswear this fall.
October 1, 2006... Just a couple of years ago, the image of Fonzworth Bentley holding an umbrella over E Diddy's head in Saint Tropez was seen around the world. At that time he was P. Diddy's personal assistant and took advantage of such moments to showcase his...

One on one with Richard Seymour: three-time Super Bowl champ talks about spending money, pitfalls of the NFL and overcoming his father's tragic death.(Interview)
October 1, 2006... THEY call him "Big Sey." But at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, it might be a safer bet to call Richard Seymour "Big Sey, sir." In only five seasons, the New England Patriots All-Pro defensive lineman has risen to ranks of the NFL's elite,...

Disappearing acts: all-Black casts are fading from the prime-time TV lineup.
October 1, 2006... NOT too long ago, African-American television viewers were able to tune in to a group of shows featuring mostly Black casts, including Martin, Like Family, The Hughleys, Bernie Mac and The Parkers. While the shows were primarily comedies that...

The Ebony Advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.(cousin marriages)(live in relationships)
October 1, 2006... Q I recently went home to visit family and was introduced to someone whom I am now in love. The only problem is that he is my third cousin. It was not something that was planned; we had never seen or met each other before that visit. We both...

What Black women need to know about breast cancer: disease in younger African-American women is likely to be more aggressive.
October 1, 2006... LORIE Williams almost become a breast cancer statistic. But she turned the tables on the statistics, not only surviving an aggressive form of the disease, but also participating in a major North Carolina study that identified a virulent breast...

Learning to love your heart: a few simple steps can lead to a longer, healthier life.
October 1, 2006... ITS death threat is bigger than that of breast cancer and AIDS combined. It's the nation's No. 1 killer, and its claim on the lives of African-American women is astonishing when compared to other races. More than 100,000 African-Americans die...

An ounce of prevention: medical tests that every woman should take to ensure better health.
October 1, 2006... FOR many reasons, controllable and otherwise, on nearly every health index, Black women have higher instances of undetected, chronic illnesses and shorter life expectancies than their counterparts. Contributing to the poor status of health...

Medical movers & shakers: African-American women are on the front lines of improving health care.
October 1, 2006... Growing up in Nigeria, Olufunmilayo Falusi Olopade, M.D., was urged by her father, a minister, to become a doctor. "He realized that the health of his congregation was poor" says Dr. Olopade. "He kept encouraging me. He saw a need among our...

Janet: on marriage rumors, drastic weight loss and wanting to have a baby.(Janet Jackson )(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... TO SAY THAT JANET JACKSON HAS BEEN UP, THEN DOWN, THEN UP AGAIN IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT, especially since that fluctuation applies not only to her career, but also to the world-renowned pop artist's love life and her weight. Right now, she's...

Colorful Walkmans.(Ebony Essentials)
October 1, 2006... SONY introduces the new NW-E Series of Walkman[R] players, available in black, pink, lime green, blue, violet and silver. The digital music players have a reliable battery life so you can enjoy up to 28 hours of music listening....

African bowls.(Ebony Essentials)
October 1, 2006... JACARANDA offers hand-painted ceramic bowls with portions of the proceeds from each sale going to a school for disabled youth in South Africa. (www.jacarandanyc.com)

African bowls.(Ebony Essentials)
October 1, 2006... TRUE FINISH[TM] POWDER MAKE-UP from Fashion Fair Cosmetics conceals minor imperfections and evens out skintones. (www.fashion-fair.com)

Sleek hand vacuum.(Ebony Essentials)
October 1, 2006... KONE[TM] by Dirt Devil[R] and New York City designer Karim Rashid is the new cordless and battery powered handheld vacuum. (www.dirtdevil.com)

Kettle with a cause.(Ebony Essentials)
October 1, 2006... The Cook for the Cure[R] edition of KithchenAid[R] offers a 2-quart teakettle, and $5 for each teakettle sold will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (www.kitchenaidcookware.com)

Jazzy tissue.(Ebony Essentials)
October 1, 2006... KLEENEX[R] introduces Oval Expressions[R] Tissue, which is available in nine different colorful designs that can add a little spunk to your home decor. (wwww.Kleenex.com)

Ebony presents Hollywood in Harlem[R].
October 1, 2006... AT the star-studded, third annual EBONY Presents Hollywood In Harlem[R] film festival, some of the film world's most accomplished contributors were on hand to celebrate the creativity of African-Americans in cinema. The festival, held in...

Memorable photo.( James Howard Meredith)(Brief article)(Biography)
October 1, 2006... James Meredith, on August 9, 1963, became the first Black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi in the institution's 115-year-old history. In the fall of 1962, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Meredith risked his life...