Ebony articles from September 2003

Ebony archives from September 2003

CNA presidents and CEOs. (Speaking Of People).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... JAMES R. LEWIS (r.) and ROBERT L. McGINNIS are the first Black presidents and chief executive officers of divisions of the Chicago-based CNA insurance companies. African-American executives head two of the three divisions of CNA that account...

American Library Association president. (Speaking Of People).
September 1, 2003... DR. CARLA D. HAYDEN is the fourth Black president of the American Library Association. (The first Black president was Clara Jones, who was elected in 1976.) The executive director of Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore was the first...

President of Xerox Business Group Operations. (Speaking Of People).
September 1, 2003... URSULA M. BURNS is the first president of Xerox Business Group Operations, a $12.5 billion organization responsible for five business divisions and the company's engineering center. Burns, a 20-year employee at Xerox, began as a mechanical...

Samuel L. Jackson. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Thank you, thank you, thank you for the interesting article, "Samuel L. Jackson Talks About His Marriage, The Oscar Snubs And Why He Works So Hard" (August 2003). He is my favorite actor. From Pulp Fiction to Changing Lanes to the new Shaft to...

The new Ebony. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... As an "old school" graduate of Howard University, I was extremely delighted with your brand-new July issue. The up-to-date graphics, color, presentation and additional space add to the sparkle of your magazine. My family has subscribed to...

Russell Simmons. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I am a 19-year-old college student/athlete who has just finished my first year of college. I am writing because I want to thank you for the article, "The Half-Billion-Dollar Hip-Hop Empire of Russell Simmons" (July 2003). I love to read EBONY...

Glaucoma. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Thank you, thank you, thank you for the article, "Glaucoma: 'The Sneak Thief Of Sight'" (July 2003). As an African-American, the race that it strikes at a higher rate than any other, I see this disease stealing the sight of people of all ages....

Bachelors. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I would like to commend EBONY once again on "Best Bachelors Of The Year" (June 2003). It is always a joy to see such handsome, educated and spiritual men. It also gives hope that there are still a few good men left in society. Thank you,...

Vegetarians. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Thank you so much for the fabulous article, "Should You Become A Vegetarian?" (July 2003). I went vegan more than 10 years ago, and I eat better, look better and feel better than ever did before. I was surprised at how much delicious...

Life after disaster. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I really did appreciate your captivating article, "Life After A Disaster: A Single Father's Moving Story" (July 2003), that melted my heart. One can only have great admiration for a man such as this one who stepped up to the plate, realizing...

The March on Washington. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Since the March on Washington (Aug. 2003), I have... been able to share with youth traditional protesting, new protesting and methods of working behind the scenes. I do this through Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute For Self-Development, which...

Sisterspeak. (Letters to the editor).(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I really love the Sisterspeak column. Lynn Norment speaks from the heart on issues that are so important to Black women. Her advice and words on commitment, relationships, friendship and other topics are so timely and right on. I find myself...

Ebony on the scene. (Front Row).
September 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S AFRICAN TRIP, as on President Clinton's African trip (June 1998), EBONY was the only accredited African-American magazine. Senior Editor Kevin Chappell and photographer Frederick L....

Ruben Studdard: American Idol. (Center Stage).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AS the "American Idol," Ruben Christopher Studdard has been catapulted into a hurricane of adulation and sudden stardom. But the 25-year-old singer says he hasn't changed. "The only thing about my life that's really changed," he says, "is the...

5 questions for: Elaine R. Jones: president, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. (Front Row).(Interview)
September 1, 2003... 1 On a scale of Brown and Miranda, how important was the Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action? The Supreme Court's ruling upholding and, to a certain extent, embracing the core principle of whether race can be considered in higher...

For love or money.(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... WHAT'S a family to do? Mother's been dead for six years, and now her resting place is about to get plowed for profits. A new supermarket is coming. And family members are going on a journey to Arizona in a stolen pickup truck to retrieve the...

Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do.(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... (One World/Ballantine, $23.95) is the latest novel from Pearl Cleage, the New York Times best-selling author of What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day. Once again, Cleage has produced an engrossing story with a deep understanding of the human...

Cover Girls.(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... (Warner Faith, $22.95), the first novel by the Rev. T. D. Jakes, The Potter's House pastor and inspirational speaker who has written 17 other books. In this story, Jakes, renowned for providing women the spiritual help they need to heal the...

In Return to Glory: Inside Tyrone Willingham's Amazing First Season at Notre Dame.(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... (Little, Brown and Company, $24.95), sports writer Alan Grant takes readers on a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the first season of the first Black coach of the "Fighting Irish." It is a dramatic story of how Coach Willingham led the...

Souls of My Brothers.(Book Review)
September 1, 2003... (Plume, $16.00), edited by Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy, who brought us Souls of My Sisters, is a moving collection of first-person narratives on the role of Black men, including entries from notables, politicians and everyday heroes,...

Suzan-Lori Parks. (Author Spotlight).(Interview)
September 1, 2003... She has won a Pulitzer Prize for drama (the first Black woman ever), for last year's Broadway hit Topdog/Underdog, as well as a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant," and praise from critics. James Baldwin seemed to see it all some time ago. When...

For brothers only.
September 1, 2003... WE all have our own disposition, our own mind-set, our own way of living life. If you have a nice temperament, chances are you will have a nice temperament every day, no matter if it's a good day or bad day. Conversely, if you're the Brother...

Addiction to women and sex. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Q I am a 23-year-old, energetic man who loves women, all kinds of women. I've been in a relationship with one woman for about a year now. For the most part, we are doing just fine. But lately, I have been wanting to be with other women. I'm...

Obesity and cancer. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Q We hear so much about the problem of obesity and the damaging conditions associated with it. I've never heard about a connection between obesity and cancer. I'm a big woman, and I'd like to know if I should be concerned. M.H., Atlanta...

Better test for heart disease. (House call: expert advice on health and fitness).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Q I'm 30 years old and heart problems run in my family. I've heard there's a new test to predict your chances of getting heart disease. What is it? G.T., Washington, D.C. A You probably are referring to the test that records...

Tamia still sizzles. (Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TAMIA continues to make great music on Still (Elektra). With sweet, sugar-coated vocals, she delivers a set of party music that will keep listeners jamming. From the bouncy "Mr. Cool" to the sultry hot "Officially Missing You," the jamming...

Artist spotlight. (Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... DIANNE REEVES mesmerizes and soothes with her crystalline, powerful contralto on A LITTLE MOONLIGHT (Blue Note), an intimate set of jazz standards produced by Arif Mardin. Among the gems on the all-acoustic set are the swinging "What A Little...

What's hot! (Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON shows just how praise music should be delivered: with conviction and abundant energy. Backed by the 300-voiced FGBCF Mass Choir, the dynamic founder of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International (1.5 mil. members,...

Also noted. (Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ALSO NOTED: RHIAN BENSON, Gold Coast (DKG Records); Aaron Neville, Nature Boy: The Standards Album (Verve); Ray Brown Trio, Walk On (Telarc); Roy Ayers, Mahogany Vibe (AFI); Theo, Chemistry (Triumph Records); Ron Carter, The Golden Striker...

September: what's happening where! (Travel Guide).
September 1, 2003... ATLANTA * Urban-American Filmmakers Workshop. Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. Sept. 5-7. * How Dare You Dream: Images of African Americans in Advertising from the Joyce Eubanks McGlory Collection. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art....

Survival skills for 'RBGs' (real Black girls). (Sister Speak).
September 1, 2003... JUST keep on livin'. That's what old grandmothers used to tell smart-mouthed Black girls who thought they knew everything or had seen everything. Ironically, living or surviving is still the No. 1 issue facing all women. A recent survey of...

Kitchen style. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Rowenta Kitchen Electronics line includes well-designed toasters and kettles in great colors, such as velvet blue and cardinal red. Both also available in pearl white and carbon grey and steel. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Classic time. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... For the well-dressed man with class and style, there's Roger Dubuis' rectangular-shaped, rose gold, water resistant watch with dual time zones and straps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Signature lips. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Keep lips vibrant and sexy with Mary Kay's MK Signature creme lipstick (in magenta), lip gloss and lip liner. Lipstick available in 39 shades. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Talkabout. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Motorola's Talkabout two-way radio is great for outdoor fun (hiking, biking, hunting). Has 22 channels, five-mile range, noise filter, backlit LCD display, swivel belt clip, and allows for hands-free talking. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Handy viewcam. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sharp Electronics Viewcam is a palm-sized camcorder that's easy to grip, shoot and carry. Some models double as digital still camera. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Scented sheets. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Keep your bed linens fresh with fragrant sheet spray from Good Home Co. Trouble sleeping? Try the lavender, a natural sleep aid. Available in six scents. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fashion Fair. (Ebony Essentials).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Fashion Fair's Fragrance Free Oil-Free Liquid Makeup is lightweight and water-based. Oil-absorbing ingredients reduce shine without drying. Available in nine shades. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

College styles. (Beauty & Style).
September 1, 2003... What's hot on college campuses these days is clothing that expresses individual style. Here we showcase some of the hottest looks on college campuses, modeled by real students. The looks are as varied as are the schools and students themselves....

New Black college presidents.
September 1, 2003... SINCE LAST SEPTEMBER, seven presidents, six male and one female *, were installed at historically Black colleges and universities. All formerly held executive positions in the educational world. The new leaders face three major challenges. The...

Hampton University: educating for life in the new century; Virginia institution celebrates 135th anniversary.
September 1, 2003... WITH seven colleges, 38 bachelor's degree programs, 14 master's degree programs and four doctoral or professional degrees, Hampton University is on the cutting edge of American education, offering state-of-the-art facilities and the latest in...

What Black college students think about sex, money & civil rights; student editors say new generation is poised and ready to meet the challenges.(Interview)
September 1, 2003... STUDENTS at historically Black colleges are optimistic about the future and upbeat about their individual progress. They are, in general, more materialistic than previous generations. They are also, some say, more sexually expressive...

How to get your share of the $90 billion scholarship jackpot.
September 1, 2003... NO matter the state you're in, the college you choose or your course of study, you probably know by now that the economic recession has taken an unimaginable toll on the nation's colleges and universities, and while tuition is going up, funding...

Historically Black medical schools: providing critical health care, training and research.
September 1, 2003... AT the turn of the 20th century, there were seven historically Black medical schools. Today, there are three: Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Meharry Medical College in Nashville, and Morehouse School of Medicine in...

Ebony Fashion Fair chairpersons.
September 1, 2003... IT has been described as "an elegant extravaganza to behold," and in its 46th annual production, the Ebony Fashion Fair continues to fascinate fashion-conscious onlookers around the country. This year's presentation, which makes its...

Parent educators: Maryland couple blends theory and practice.
September 1, 2003... DELANEY O'Gilvie is a "big girl." Her parents, Glen O'Gilvie and Heidi Oliver-O'Gilvie of Upper Marlboro, Md., learned that the hard way this summer at the mall when their 3-year-old issued two declarations of independence. First, she told her...

Cecil N. Hayes: designer for stars tells how to create your dream space.
September 1, 2003... SO you're about to decorate your new home. Congratulations! As complicated as interior design can be, you can successfully complete your design effort on a fixed budget. All it takes is patience, persistence and a plan. This 9-step...

The 10 best dressed Black men from hip-hop to Wall Street. (Man style).
September 1, 2003... FROM Jack Johnson, who knocked them out with uppercuts and dashing British tweeds, to Bojangles Robinson to Malcolm X, who was always clean, and Martin, who loved dashingly tilted hats, Black men have defiantly, definitively and...

Sisters, beware! How to spot a 'playa'.
September 1, 2003... THE "playa's" club operates much like a franchise and its male members (yes, Sisters, there are some female playas out there, too) come in all forms, from all walks of life, and from all over the globe. To begin with, there's the Married...

West Indian Carnival 2003: one of U.S's biggest parades attracts millions to Brooklyn.
September 1, 2003... IT'S the best-kept secret in New York City and one of the biggest secrets in the U.S.A. Every Labor Day, for the last 33 years, millions of marchers explode in a kaleidoscope of color and movement that sweeps down Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway in...

What's behind the boon in Black mystery writers?
September 1, 2003... THERE'S a crime wave sweeping the nation. The nation's bookstores, that is. In suspense-thrillers, police procedurals, and good old-fashioned cozy whodunits, more Black writers than ever have turned to a life of crime. They are prowling the...

Can Dusty Baker do it again? After reviving the San Francisco Giants, now he's trying to take the Chicago Cubs to the top.(Biography)
September 1, 2003... MAKE no mistake about it, Dusty Baker is among the rarified ranks of those who command the public's attention, perched on a pedestal reserved for the few who are intriguing, innovative and in charge. For him, accomplishment is his calling card,...

Strictly for laughs.
September 1, 2003... "Our AD for a night watchman brought results! Last night we were robbed!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "So she fired you. So what? Don't worry, you'll land on your feet." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I burned it black because we're not...

The new generation takes over.
September 1, 2003... With the bravado that comes with youth and talent, five stellar athletes representing a new generation of supertalents have moved to the center of the national sports dialogue. Two--basketball player LeBron James and sprinter Allyson Felix--are...

Fall fat-busters: quick and easy ways to move your workout indoors. (Body Talk).
September 1, 2003... AS the fall and winter seasons approach, it's time to put the swimsuit away and break out the heavy--but stylish--sweaters, boots and bulky pants. In short, it's time to cover up. And if you're not paying much attention to your body, you're...

Family reunion survival kit: last-minute items and to-dos for guests and organizers.
September 1, 2003... YOUR family's reunion is just around the corner. And whether you're a guest at the big event or you're the reunion planner, there's always something to do in those last moments before you hit the road or set up the registration table. As...

Hail and farewell: Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. 1938-2003: throngs celebrate life of Atlanta's visionary first Black mayor.(Obituary)(Biography)
September 1, 2003... IT was a special moment, one that lasted for several days as thousands of people--ordinary people and two U.S. presidents--paid tribute to a man who was larger than life, and whose personality and politics touched so many other lives. When...

Laura W. Murphy: the ACLU's 'Washington watchdog'.(American Civil Liberties Union)(Biography)
September 1, 2003... SHE has received death threats and is sure that government eavesdroppers routinely tap her telephone. But to Laura W. Murphy--the first woman and the first Black to lead the Legislative Office of the American Civil Liberties Union--such drama...

Cover-ups for fall 2003. (Fashion Fair).
September 1, 2003... Even with the chill of winter on the horizon, you can keep the heat by choosing stylish cover-ups for the coming season. On the runways in Milan, Italia designers made it easy to look fabulous this fall and winter. Winter white coats were...

Kids in the kitchen. (Date With a Dish).
September 1, 2003... With today's busy schedules and the daily temptation to substitute fast food for something nutritious, why not combine some of your kitchen prep time with family time? Showing the kids their way around the kitchen can be a wonderful experience...

Sheila Johnson: America's first Black female billionaire.(Biography)
September 1, 2003... Sheila Crump Johnson, the nation's first Black female billionaire, strikes a pose near the front gate of her 200-acre Salamander Farm in Middleburg, Va. During a reception at Parsons School of Design (top, right), Johnson chats with Bob Kerrey,...

At last! Etta James loses 200 pounds and finds a new zest for life.
September 1, 2003... WHEN the band strikes up blues diva Etta James signature song, "Come to Mama"--"mama" can swing with the music for the first time in years. After struggling with a lifelong weight problem, James made what she terms a "lifesaving decision"...

Erykah Badu: on her career and her romance with Common.(Biography)
September 1, 2003... MUSIC icon Erykah Badu is in a new mood musically and personally. She's making new music and she has a new man, Next month Badu will release her fourth album, Worldwide Underground, and its first single, "Block, UnBlock." But don't expect this...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
September 1, 2003... Q Please help mall My fiance is very insecure, controlling and doesn't trust me. What can I do to make him realize he's the only man in my life besides my son? When my son's father visits, he calls constantly. My fiance is so threatened by him...

Life after prostate cancer: NMA and top leaders launch campaign against leading killer of Black men.(National Medical Association)
September 1, 2003... WHILE 1 in 6 men will get prostate cancer, the disease occurs almost 70 percent more often in African-Americans as it does in White men, and African-American men are twice as likely to die. African-American men, in fact, have the highest...