Ebony articles from October 2007

Ebony archives from October 2007

Women's health, Queen Latifah & TV's best.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
October 1, 2007... One of the most frightening experiences that a woman can face is the diagnosis of breast cancer, a diagnosis that gives her two distinct options--to fight it or be consumed by it. Unfortunately, more and more women--some young, some older--are...

A spotlight on individuals who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)(company appointments)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SHERICE TORRES Sherice Torres has a thing for toys. But don't worry, it's a paid fetish and part of the job for this newly appointed senior vice president of hard goods for Nickelodeon and Viacom consumer...

Making the cover.(BEHIND THE SCENES)(Queen Latifah )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Queen Latifah and EBONY Magazine have been good friends for years. We documented her career when she first debuted as a rapper and have marveled at her Midas touch when it comes to making creativity sell. In this...

International affairs.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(African American social events)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. In Johannesburg, former South Africa President Nelson Mandela (top) shares a laugh with children during his 89th birthday celebration at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. 2. At the Pan American Games in Rio de...

Fickle business of fashion.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now we know that it takes more than just a pretty face to make it in the WWFI (Worldwide Fashion Industry). Your article, "The Fickle Business Of Fashion" (Sept. 2007), was very informative and insightful. I was very...

Tracey Edmonds.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... I thought your interview with Tracey Edmonds ("5 Questions For...," Aug. 2007) was enlightening. I was surprised to know that she was able to persuade a power player like Bob Johnson to partner with her in developing Our Stories Films. Ms....

Corrections.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Correction notice)
October 1, 2007... * In the article, "From The Message To The Conversation" (July 2007), Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five should have been listed as Melle Mel Glover. * In a box that accompanied the article, "The Big Newscasts and the Black...

Could this be his last? Easy Rawlins is back on the streets of L.A. to sore a crime that threatens the lives of his closest friends.(BOOKSHELF)
October 1, 2007... THE BLACK PROVERB, "every goodbye ain't gone," comes to mind when Walter Mosley talks about BLONDE FAITH (Little, Brown and Co., $25.99), the 10th novel that features Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins. It comes to mind because Mosley says BLONDE FAITH may...

21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Detox diets may be all the rage for the quickest way to drop unwanted pounds, improve energy and balance wellness, but they are also the best way to rid the body of toxins. Dr. Roni DeLuz, a board-certified...

Sweety Pies: An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations, With Pie.(COOK'S CORNER)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... Patty Pinner, author of the critically acclaimed SWEETS: A COLLECTION OF SOUL FOOD DESSERTS AND MEMORIES, returns with SWEETY PIES: AN UNCOMMON COLLECTION OF WOMANISH OBSERVATIONS, WITH PIE (Taunton Press, $23). Interwoven between delectable...

Swapping Housewives: Rachel & Jacob & Leah.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In SWAPPING HOUSEWIVES: RACHEL & JACOB & LEAH (The Pilgrim Press, $17), the Rev. Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first woman bishop elected in the 213-year history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, explores the...

Souled Out?: An Evolutionary Crossroads for Blacks in Sports.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In SOULED OUT?: AN EVOLUTIONARY CROSSROADS FOR BLACKS IN SPORTS (Human Kinetics, $22.95), Shaun Powell, an award-winning author, appeals to Black athletes to bear responsibility for what happens on and off the field,...

In To The Break Of Dawn: A Freestyle On The Hip Hop Aesthetic.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In TO THE BREAK OF DAWN: A FREESTYLE ON THE HIP HOP AESTHETIC (New York University Press, $22.95), William Jelani Cobb, an assistant professor of history at Spelman College, examines the art form on its own terms. He...

Why Not You: 28 Days To Build Authentic Confidence.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In WHY NOT YOU: 28 DAYS TO BUILD AUTHENTIC CONFIDENCE (WaterBrook Press, $13.99),Valerie Burton, author, speaker and life strategist, gives readers tool to improve or build their self-confidence. Consider the...

Randy Ritchwood: 'Mr. Romance's' novel appeal.(CENTER STAGE)(reality show winner)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ladies, romance isn't dead. It has been hibernating just long enough for Randy Ritchwood, winner of the Oxygen Network's Mr. Romance reality television series, to emerge. Even if you missed Ritchwood's victory (he...

5 questions for ... Jill Scott.(Interview)
October 1, 2007... From her 2000 debut CD, Who is Jill Scott? to the release of her second CD, Beautifully Human, in 2004, Jill Scott has delivered music with poetic lyrics channeled through her melodic and powerful voice. She was scheduled to release her new...

October: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA * Taste of Atlanta. Atlantic Station. Oct. 13-14. AUGUSTA, Ga. * 15th CSRA Classic. Savannah State College vs. Morehouse College. Oct. 13. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. * 66th Magic City Classic....

Identity theft: avoiding getting ripped off and protecting your good name.(MONEY TALKS)
October 1, 2007... "Your account is six months overdue and has been turned over to us for immediate collection!" The caller has an attitude and demands that you pay up. This is obviously a mistake. You don't even have an account with this company. Then,...

'Why I fight against AIDS': too many friends lost, too many lives destroyed.(SISTERSPEAK)
October 1, 2007... I have been asked repeatedly why have I remained committed to speaking up and out about HIV/AIDS. WHY? Well, let's go back about 25 years. On December 20th, 1981, I opened on Broadway in Dreamgirls, which has become the iconic musical of the...

Obesity African-American women.(HOUSE CALL)
October 1, 2007... With obesity becoming more evident in the Black community, Dr. Cordia Beverley of New York focuses on women and the serious problems associated with too much weight. Obesity is a chronic condition that has reached epidemic proportions in...

New contraceptives for women: Dr. Kya Robottom answers your questions about the latest advances in contraceptives.(EBONY ADVISOR)
October 1, 2007... Family planning options have multiplied substantially since the birth control pill first became available in 1960. Today's newest prescription methods include alternative delivery systems for hormones like the ones that have made the pill...

Chaka Khan.(SOUNDING OFF)(Funk This)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Back in the day, a true diva could easily cover several music genres--all without missing a beat or mussing her big hair. Funk This is the latest CD from the legendary artist Chaka Khan, and it gives her fans...

Kevin Michael.(SOUNDING OFF)(Biography)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kevin Michael doesn't want to be categorized. He's a little bit soul, a little bit rock 'n' roll--and a whole lot more. "My motto is: I'm not off the chain, I'm off the spaceship, so I'm a little bit...

Also noted.(black artists' events)(Brief article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... NEW RELEASES [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO The World Has Made Me The Man of My Dreams Sept. 25, Emarcy [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RAHSAAN PATTERSON Wines & Spirits Sept. 25 Artistry Music [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

12" of classic cuts.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Otis Redding personified soul music during the 1960s. The smooth, raspy-voiced crooner combined R&B, gospel and blues music genres on recordings such as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" "I've Been Loving You Too...

'Real men have feelings': comedian, actor and host of Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes and Last Comic Standing focuses on male emotions.(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)
October 1, 2007... It's my observation that the role of the Black male has evolved in significant ways. We can no longer just bring home the bread as my grandfather and my father did. The responsibilities have changed tremendously. In some respect, our parents...

Look your best at any size: gone are the days when plus-size fashion was synonymous with dowdy and bland. When it comes to full-figured style, curvy women are wearing beautiful clothes and showing off their shapes. No matter what your body type, this step-by-step guide from full-figured fashion experts can help you be stylish at any size.(ESSENTIALS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KNOW YOUR BODY: Accurately assess your body shape and be observant about what styles flatter your body type. "Once you know your body, half the battle is won," says stylist Darius Baptist, who has outfitted...

10 Tips for the well-dressed man: from Fonzworth Bentley.(ESSENTIALS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hip-hop style icon Fonzworth Bentley is about to take his game to a new level this fall with the release of his first book, Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead (Villard,...

Best tressed: bad hair days are a thing of the past. We rounded up the latest and greatest tools to keep you stylish in between salon sessions.(ESSENTIALS)(guide to hair care appliances)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... FLAT IRONS 1. jibere de Paris Tourmaline Series Professional Flat Iron--1 1/4", $59.99, Sally Beauty. 2. ion Tourmaline Power 301653 anti-frizz 1" Straightening Ionic-Ceramic Iron with Natural Ionic Energy, $79.99, Sally Beauty. ...

Lip chic: from subtle and sheer to bold and beautiful, lipstick makes a comeback this fall. Nearly there neutrals, ravishing reds and brilliant berries are the perfect picks to play up your pout.(ESSENTIALS)(guide to lipstick)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Neutrals 1. Cover Girl TruShine Lipstick in Petal Shine. $6, drugstores. 2. Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick in Lily Beige, $25, Neiman Marcus. 3. MAC Lipstick in Jubilee, $14, maccosmetics.com 4. Avon Ultra Color Rich...

New rules for high-def: a beginners guide to digital television: Blacks, who own and watch more TV than any other group, may be in for a shock when the government shuts downs traditional broadcast signals.(EBONY ESSENTIALS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The New Law With all the new programming hitting the television networks this fall, you may not realize that soon television itself will be changing... and hopefully for the better. In less than 18 months, TV...

Queen Latifah on a roll: with new rhythms, her own fashion collection and tips on getting rich, Dana 'Queen Latifah' Owens talks about love, pain, success and freedom.
October 1, 2007... DRESSED IN BLACK CARGO PANTS AND A GRAY V-NECK T-SHIRT, SHE ROLLS UP to the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel in a black Mercedes sedan. She could just as easily have arrived on one of her six motorcycles. Today, Dana E. Owens, 37, the...

Speed & steel sexy: black bikers: the rides and the history.(Little Rock Nine)(motorcycle riding)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's 97 degrees at the Kansas City International Raceway and it's getting hotter by the minute. Bootylicious women in teeny shorts stroll the strip tattooed men cruise at five miles an hour. You hear the motorcycles...

Jordan's need for speed: the king of the court tackles road racing.(Michael Jordan; Michael Jordan Motorsports)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED It's not an unusual scene. You're driving down the street and a biker zips past you on a shiny neon-colored motorcycle. He has long legs and is wearing basic street gear. But this cruiser is incognito under a helmet...

Suit yourself: who said dressing for the day had to be boring?(clothes and accessories)(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2007... This season's suits make a powerful statement no matter where your day takes you. From menswear inspiration to Diahann Carroll reincarnate, there definitely is a suit with your name on it. In all cases, glamour is the punctuation mark. ...

Lux: These sought-after treasures radiate with unequivocal spendor.(BEAUTY & STYLE)(guide to jewelry)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Opulent. Magnificent. Extravagant. To be adorned in diamonds is one of life's ultimate luxuries. It signifies the attainment of undying love, the expansion of family, the coming of age, and the remembrance of life's...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Cartoon)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Honey, are you sure that new brand?" of dog food doesn't contain steroids. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Of course you can't read my report. It's written in a secret code." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Okay!...

Are Black Greek: a not-so-simple answer to a not-so-simple question.(TWO SIDES)(Black Greek-letter organizations)
October 1, 2007... For some time now and with increasing intensity, many are questioning the relevance of Black Greek-letter organizations (BGLOs). This inquiry, though appropriate, is often framed as an "either/or" question. A better inquiry would be: "How...

Organizations relevant? 'We will never stop serving'.(TWO SIDES)(Black Greek-letter organizations)
October 1, 2007... The members of Black Greek-letter organizations are educators, attorneys, judges, congressional representatives, mayors, senators, doctors, entertainers, journalists, ministers, law enforcement officers, athletes, engineers and entrepreneurs....

Black Women's journey to good health.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SECTION)
October 1, 2007... GOOD HEALTH is not simply the absence of illness, it's the active promotion of a healthy lifestyle--emotionally, physically and spiritually. It is also a journey--where education and self-care can help us navigate our health care options. ...

Dr. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade: unlocking the mysteries of breast cancer: University of Chicago researcher advocates to help women of color fight the disease.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DON'T PANIC. A breast cancer diagnosis is NOT an automatic death sentence, says internationally renowned scientist and cancer specialist Dr. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade. "It's a disease where we have found new...

Imperfect supermom: TV personality and cancer awareness advocate Rene Syler teaches mothers how to live for their families without driving themselves mad.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Read Rene Syler's book, Good-Enough Mother, and you'll discover two things about her. She's very open about the most intimate details of her life, and she's funny enough to give Bernie Mac a run for his money. In...

Know the facts and stay protected: why you should be practicing safer sex.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S A SCENE PLAYED OVERAND OVER again in doctors' offices across the country: A 35-five-year old woman and her doctor talk. The doctor explains to the woman that in 2005, people between 35 and 39 years of age...

Fat vs. fad: demystifying diet and exercise programs.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT'S A FACT--Americans are getting fatter. Experts suggest that 75 percent of Americans will be overweight by 2015, and 41 percent of that group will be obese. Along with our burgeoning waistlines, the business of...

5 easy steps to tighten abs, hips & glutes.(BODY TALK: CORE training)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Twenty-eight-year-old Angel Wood (above on the stability ball) says she used to have a problem with a bulging middle, and flabby legs and glutes. That was until she started core training, a method of exercise that...

Reinventing Halloween: churches carve out alternatives to the holiday.
October 1, 2007... HALLOWEEN is the one night a year when, mystics say, the lines between the spirit and human worlds blur while infamous blokes like Jack the Ripper, Freddy and Jason wreak havoc on defenseless human souls. Others gleefully describe it as a...

Black magic.(FASHION FAIR)(coats and jackets)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Summon the supernatural in these coats that cast a spell. Whether you are a snow bunny or city slicker, the perfect coat makes you feel magical and mystifies anyone in your path. This winter's best outerwear...

Unearthing salt: from the ordinary to the exotic, this precious mineral is the must-have seasoning.(DATE WITH A DISH)
October 1, 2007... TYPES OF SALTS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Table salt is the most common refined rock salt. It contains additives, including anti-caking agents to allow it to flow freely. It sometimes contains very small amounts of iodine. Other salts...

Finding family ties: for some adoptees, the quest to locate, their biological parents is a necessary link to self-discovery.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To urban music fans, Darryl McDaniels was a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group Run-DMC. However, success couldn't deter McDaniels, known as DMC, from his adoption journey. "We were making $50,000 a...

Generations of history makers: for decades, these family reunions have continued to uphold and celebrate their lineage.(family reunion part IV)(Dailey and House Family Reunion; Dalton Family Reunion)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A FEW YEARS AGO, while driving from Texas to Arkansas for the Dailey and House Family Reunion, Walace Dailey recalls his father telling a story he'd never heard before. It was how his father, Jesse Dailey, 91,...

How to keep your family reunion going strong.(family reunion: part V)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Communication is key. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most reunion organizers say that having frequent family reunion planning meetings isn't necessary anymore. Take advantage of the latest technologies, such as email, text messaging and...

Soul sanctuary: NASCAR executive Max Siegel slows down with family at his Indianapolis dream home.(EBONY.HOME)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Max Siegel, NASCAR'S HIGHEST RANKING AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXECUTIVE, is known as a win-win negotiator, and his winning ways are exemplified in a majestic, off-the-track home in Indianapolis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The new bet: with a new creative leader, 16 original shows and maybe a 'mess' or two, the maturing of the largest black cable network has not come without its issues.
October 1, 2007... ABOUT BET Launched: January 25, 1980, by Robert Johnson. Sold in 2001 to Viacom for $3.5 billion. Reach: BET is on the cable lineup in nearly 85 million U.S. homes Audience: Target demographic is Blacks and those interested in...

Fall prime-time TV lineup.(television shows)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Look for several Hew shows on the primetime lineup this fall that boasts some big-name talent, including Blair Underwood, who has a role on ABCs Dirty Sexy Money, a drama about power, privilege and family money....

Top 25: black TV shows of all time.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GEORGE AND WEEZY OR CLIFF AND CLAIR? Khadijah or Kadeem? Fat Albert or The Boondocks? The editors of EBONY magazine have compiled a list of the top Black TV shows of all time. We looked at more than 100 shows over...

What to watch: who to watch in children's TV programming.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With all the variety displayed on cable, satellite and basic television, how do you even begin to comb through the good and the bad for your kids? We've done the dirty work and have found some programs that are sure...

50 Years after Little Rock: a half-century later, a look at nine warriors in the fight against segregation.(Arkansas)
October 1, 2007... It was September 1957. The nation watched as nine Black students from Little Rock, Ark.--amid taunts and jibes of White students and bystanders--displayed courage and conviction well beyond their years. Protected by 1,200 soldiers from the...

In Washington, D.C.(MEMORABLE PHOTO)(Brief article)(Photograph)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Participants in the Million Man March gather on Capitol Hill and at the Mall in Washington on October 16, 1995. Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam encouraged Black men from across America to come...