Ebony articles from September 2002

Ebony archives from September 2002

NAFEO president and CEO. (Speaking Of People).(Dr. Frederick S. Humphries; National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, who received national acclaim for programs he instituted at Florida A&M University, is the new president and chief executive officer of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)....

Southern Education Foundation president. (Speaking Of People).(Lynn Jones Huntley)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Lynn Jones Huntley is president of the Southern Education Foundation, which operates programs to advance access and equity in education in the South. President Huntley oversees programs that concentrate on diversity in the teaching profession,...

Beyonce Heats Up Hollywood. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... It was so refreshing to see Beyonce on the cover of your July 2002 issue. I enjoyed the article, "Beyonce Heats Up Hollywood," where she was recognized for her multifaceted talents, perseverance and "beautyliciousness." As a 25-year-old...

Why Gospel Music Is So Hot. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I was greatly blessed when I read the article, "Why Gospel Music Is So Hot" (July 2002). I, myself, being the age of 25, I really have been blessed by people in music. I pray for the gospel singers who are really concerned for the souls, and...

Top High School Seniors. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I think that it is incredible that you acknowledge the successes of young Black America. For the past five years I have looked forward to reading the "Top Black High School Seniors" article (July 2002). At one point, I hoped to be one of those...

Barry Bonds. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I was so amazed with the article, "Barry Bonds: Living With Death Threats, Hate Mail And Glory" (July, 2002). I hope his continued success attributes to more competitiveness and drama throughout the season. Mr. Bonds is truly a great talent in...

Three Mo' Tenors. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... This is to commend your article, "Three Mo' Tenors" (June 2002). At the suggestion of a friend, I tuned in to a PBS presentation that aired in this area in early June. The program featured an operatic presentation by the three tenors. Like...

Single Dads. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I would like to commend the fathers featured in the article, "Single Dads: Fathering And Mothering" (June 2002). There are some men in the world who do not want to play the role of father. It is refreshing to see two men play the role of both...

For Brothers Only. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I enjoyed Kevin Chappell's "For Brothers Only" column, "Are You A Player Hater?" (July 2002). I never thought an article could hit so close to home. Thank you so much for the inspiring chills and joyful tears. From experiencing this type of...

Has Hollywood Really Changed? (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I have enjoyed my subscription to EBONY for many years but have never commented on any articles. This time I feel compelled to comment on the article, "Has Hollywood Really Changed? What The Big Oscar Night Means--And Doesn't Mean" (June 2002)....

Brothers Speak Out. (Letters To The Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2002... I am responding to the article "Brothers Speak Out On Sex And Dating" (June 2002). I am glad that there are some men out there who truly understand a woman's point of view of a good man. Yes, most of us are looking for a man with goals,...

Facing the fear of failure. (For Brothers Only).
September 1, 2002... When an amazing man named George Dawson died last year, he left an indelible legacy that can, in many ways, dramatically impact the lives of each of us. His is a legacy of perseverance, dedication and a refusal to be stymied by the fear of...

Benefits of a multivitamin. (Expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Q When I was a child, my mother made sure that I took a multivitamin every day, and I was pretty healthy while I was growing up. Since I've become an adult, I no longer take vitamins, but I do wonder if there is any real benefit to doing so. Is...

Painful heel spurs. (Expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Q I used to be very active athletically and never had any problems with my feet, even though I have flat feet. I began exercising again recently and began experiencing excruciating pain from what I've been told are heel spurs. In laymen's...

Identifying and treating pink eye. (Expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Q About two months ago, my left eye became very discolored and the itchiness was very uncomfortable. As far as I know, I don't have any allergies, and this is the first time I've have a problem with my eyes, with the exception of some...

Sounding off. (The Best In Recorder Music).(Born to Reign; 2nd Chance; Floetic)(Sound Recording Review)
September 1, 2002... WITH Born to Reign (Columbia), multifaceted entertainer WILL SMITH is back with another hit recording. "1,000 Kisses" is a jamming take on Luther Vandross' "Never Too Much" that features vocals from wife Jada. Son Jaden is also featured on the...

Also noted.
September 1, 2002... ALSO NOTED: Monica, All Eyez on Me (J Records); Keith Sweat, Rebirth (Elektra); B Rich, 80 Dimes (Atlantic); Ying Yang Twins, Alley (Koch); Rayvon, My Bad (MCA); Cultjah Dreamz, Heaven & Hell (Individual Records); Smilez & Southstar (BMG); Lil'...

The truth about student loans. (Money Talk$).
September 1, 2002... THE cost of higher education creeps higher and higher each year, at both public and private colleges and universities. And with that increase comes the need for more financial assistance in the form of not only scholarships and grants, but also...

Here's to a heartfelt goodbye. (Sisterspeak).
September 1, 2002... IT'S a funny thing about goodbyes. The modern songwriter says there s no good in goodbye, while the Southern folklorist bids us be wary of them. As the saying goes, "Every shut eye ain't sleep and every goodbye ain't gone." But this September...

September summer's last breeze. (Travel Guide).(Calendar)
September 1, 2002... September is the month to enjoy those last fun summer days and nights, watch those Labor Day parades pass by and pretend that autumn is still far away. September's weather is fickle--it blues hot and blows cool--switching seasons easily. The...

Expert advice on love and relationships. (The Ebony Advisor).
September 1, 2002... Q My husband and I lived together for seven years before we were married in 2001. I am 30 years old and he is 31. Before we married, at times he would go out with his buddies, and I had no problem with that. The problem came when he would not...

10 tips that work for working mothers. (Family).
September 1, 2002... BRANDISHING the organizational skills of a drill sergeant, many working moms do more before 9:00 a.m. than most people do all day. They rise before dawn, grab a 30-minute workout, dress in under an hour, and then wake, dress, and feed the...

New black college presidents: talented group includes those who have moved from other schools and those who are first-timers in the top job. (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).(Biography)
September 1, 2002... THEY are administrators, teachers, fund-raisers, motivators, cheer-leaders and parental surrogates. And they are ardent supporters of their institutions and passionate in their love for their schools. These are the new presidents named since...

Tomorrow's leaders: student government presidents speak out. (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).(Interview)
September 1, 2002... A future female president of the United States, a future president of the NAACP, mayors of Atlanta and Birmingham, Ala., a congressman from Alabama and the first Black governor of Louisiana, assorted doctors, lawyers, a minister or two, a...

Parents preparing for college: experts say mother and fathers should get more involved. (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).
September 1, 2002... PARENTS should be as tenacious about the product [education] as they are about buying a new house or car or any other big-ticket item." So says Romi Lowe, executive director, Enrollment Services at Chicago State University. Rowe, who has...

Comeback at Fisk: a major turn-around is underway at historic university. (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).(Interview)
September 1, 2002... WHEN Carolynn Reid-Wallace interviewed last year for e position of president at Fisk University, she told the board of trustees that if she was selected, dramatic things would happen. In two years, she said, the university would perform ahead...

The best in sports: several of the greatest performers have come from HBCUs. (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).
September 1, 2002... THERE was a time when Michael Jordan could not have played at the University of North Carolina, when the only way Black students could compete athletically on the collegiate level was to attend a historically Black college or university. And...

The richest Black college: Spelman scores big financial, academic and "Sisterhood" gains. (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).
September 1, 2002... SISTERHOOD. That's the popular sentiment of those who pass through the gates of Spelman College. Whether they are students, faculty, staff, trustees or alumnae, the common thread weaving these lives together is a bond as old as time--it is a...

Chronicles of black courage: Mary McLeod Bethune started a college with "$1.50 and faith". (Special Section On Historically Black Colleges And Universities).(Interview)
September 1, 2002... COURAGE comes in different packages and speaks different languages. There is a courage called defiance, and there is a courage called perseverance. There is a courage that shouts and a courage that whispers. And although courage is...

HBCU directory.(historically black United States colleges and universities)(Directory)
September 1, 2002... Directory includes school's name, its president, location and date the HBCU was founded. * Historically Black colleges and universities. For additional information, see the EBONY/Chevrolet Guide To Historically Black Colleges & Universities....

The explosion of braids, `locks and twists. (Beauty and style: for the new black woman).
September 1, 2002... The explosion of braids, `locks and twists on the scene is undeniable. Just take a good look around you: On CNN, in music videos, on boardwalks and in boardrooms, in courtrooms and on tennis courts, Sisters are flaunting the latest in braided...

What's the soup of the day? (Date With a Dish).
September 1, 2002... If you ask anyone who knows his way around the kitchen, he'll tell you that soups are among he oldest and most versatile forms of cookery. The variety is so expansive that, depending on the ingredients, soups can range from appetizers to...

Tyrone Willingham: Notre Dame's first Black football coach: former Stanford leader inherits mantle of the legendary Leahy and Rockne. (Sports).
September 1, 2002... AS the first Black head coach of Notre Dame, Tyrone Willingham looks over the field of college football's most famous team, the field of Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy and George Gipp, who coined the phrase, "win one for the Gipper," and says he...

Secrets of personal trainers: fitness pros tell you the best and quickest ways to get in shape. (Baby talk: black health and fitness).
September 1, 2002... AS the new year approached, you made a decision to hit the gym and sculpt the body of your dreams. Two weeks after the ball dropped in Times Square your gym bag still stood by the front door--waiting for you. Then spring rolled around and...

Heating up `Nellyville': rap superstar Nelly talks about lighting up the charts and chillin' at home in St. Louis. (Entertainment).
September 1, 2002... ANYONE who knows anything about hip-hop artist Nelly knows that he reigns from St. Louis. He raps and sings about the city, with songs on his debut, Country Grammar, directly reflecting the city's urban core. Around his neck he wears a...

Staking your claim to the $74 billion scholarship bonanza. (Education).
September 1, 2002... IF you've ever wanted to pursue higher education, now is the time to do it. According to the College Board, there is more financial aid available right now than ever before--a whopping $74 billion--and higher education is still an affordable...

Why women (and men *) cheat. (Relationships).
September 1, 2002... FROM the boardroom to the bedroom, Black women are breaking free of traditional roles and embracing a newfound independence that makes no apologies for seeking fulfillment outside of a relationship. In a realm once dominated by men, more women...

Luxury: is the name of the game on Parisian runways this fall. (Fashion Fair).
September 1, 2002... Elegant and luxurious fashions set the standard for creations from French designers this fall. As always, Valentino showed exquisite designs that epitomize class and grace. Christian Lacroix demonstrated his penchant for extravagance, while...