Ebony articles from September 2004

Ebony archives from September 2004

Greg Daniels: senior vice president, U.S. manufacturing Nissan North America.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... GREG DANIELS, senior vice president, U.S. manufacturing for Nissan North America, Inc., is responsible for the operations of Nissan's three U.S. plants, the Smyrna plant in Tennessee, the Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant in Tennessee, and the...

Desiree Rogers: president, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... DESIREE ROGERS, Chicago civic and corporate leader, is president of Peoples Energy Corporation's two utility subsidiaries, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to hold the position with the utility giant. In this role, Rogers has direct...

Halle Berry.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I was happy to see your article, "Halle Berry: Why I Will Never Marry Again" (August 2004), because it allowed her a chance to answer some of the questions I had about how she will proceed with her life. After a second marriage that went wrong,...

Hottest TV Hunks.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I am writing to say thank you for the nice and pleasant article, "Hottest TV Hunks" (July 2004), about Sean Patrick Thomas, Keith Hamilton Cobb and Henry Simmons. It was fantastic. It enlightened me. You did a great job. I really love the...

Gay rights/civil rights.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Thank you for the article, "Is Gay Rights A Civil Rights Issue?" (July 2004), bringing to light the differences of opinion some African-American leaders have on the "gay rights" issue. Our civil rights leaders won some victories through the...

Sisters and HIV.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Thank you for the article, "Why Sisters Are the No. 1 Victims of HIV, And How You Can Avoid It" (July 2004), addressing the alarming rate of HIV infections within the female African-American population. Both of my adult daughters are beautiful...

The Alzheimer's Threat.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Thank you for the wonderful article, "The Alzheimer's Threat" (July 2004). The attention you gave this dreaded disease is commensurate with EBONY'S long tradition of journalistic integrity and focus on issues critical to the survival and...

On the scene.(Front Row)
September 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: IN THE HAMPTONS (Bridgehampton, N.Y.), P. Diddy (left) is the center of attention at his sixth annual "White Party" that also served as a kickoff event for Citizen Change, his get-out-the-vote organization,...

Center stage: Dr. Michael Lomax: UNCF president.(Front Row)(United Negro College Fund)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... THESE are exciting times for the United Negro College Fund. The organization is celebrating its 60th anniversary and has a new president, Dr. Michael L. Lomax, the former president of Dillard University. Dr. Lomax, the ninth UNCF...

5 questions for: Fantasia.(Front Row)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... NEARLY 30 MILLION VIEWERS WITNESSED AMERICAN IDOL WINNER FANTASIA bring the house down with her soulful rendition of the gospel song "I Believe." Now the 19-year-old is working overtime promoting the "I Believe" debut single, performing on the...

Soul dance.(Bookshelf)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Dance as a metaphor for life is not a new theme. However, in AMERICAN SMOOTH (W.W. Norton, $22.95), Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rita Dove, the former U.S. poet laureate, takes it to a new level to explore our cultural heritage in her first...

Children's corner.(Bookshelf)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... This is a story of two hearts sharing one dream. NFL twin superstars Tiki & Rondo Barber's first book for children is about hard work, persistence, the importance of family, and what it takes to be a champion (or two). BY MY BROTHER'S SIDE (A...

Expressing oneself by looking deep inside is the clarion call for men one of America's leading preachers, Bishop T.D. Jakes.(Topshelf)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Expressing oneself by looking deep inside is the clarion call for men one of America's leading preachers, Bishop T.D. Jakes. "Men, if you're longing for your life to matter, if you long to know who you really are inside with a confidence that...

Also noted.(Bookshelf)
September 1, 2004... Five classic Toni Morrison novels have been reissued in paperback: BELOVED. JAZZ, SONG OF SOLOMON, SULA and TAR BABY (Vintage, $13.00 apiece). The novels all feature new cover designs and include a new foreword by the author. ALICE WALKER:...

A Right Worthy Grand Mission: Maggie Lena Walker and the Quest for Black Economic Empowerment.(Topshelf)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... (Howard University Press, $36.95) by Gertrude Woodruff Marlowe is a thoroughly researched and documented biography of the life and times of Maggie Lena Walker, the first Black woman to head a bank. She was the consummate "race woman" who was...

Musings on the (almost) empty nest: raising "a righteous sisterhood" among us and the liberation of girls and women will not happen without the liberation of boys and men.(Sister Speak)
September 1, 2004... ON the lifetime mothering spectrum, I'm now between Barney and the almost-defunct B2K (trust me, the teenage girls are still pining and planning for the reunion tour). It's an awkward phase, mothering from both ends of the childhood spectrum,...

Travel guide September: what's happening where!(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... ATLANTA * Bill Pickett Rodeo. Georgia International Horse Park. Sept. 11-12. * Sickle Cell Disease Association of America annual convention. Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Sept. 29-0ct. 2. * For Sisters Only 2004. Georgia World...

'Mind over money'.(Money Talks)
September 1, 2004... IT'S no secret that money makes life easier, but try as we might, some people simply can't make--or keep--enough of it. Whether it's a bill, a budget or overspending during an unexpected shopping spree, money is too tight to mention for most of...

Is it hypersexuality?(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Q I am a 25-year-old female who has a very, very, very high sex drive, and I have yet to find a person who can satisfy me sexually. I can have sex several times in a six-hour period and still not be satisfied. Do I have a problem? Do I need to...

Liposuction concerns.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Q I'm a 30-year-old, somewhat active woman who is concerned my weight, so I try to exercise regularly. However, I can't seem to lose weight in my stomach area and in my thighs. Would I be a good candidate for liposuction, and what are the risks...

Marathon preparation.(House call: expert advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Q I have finally made up my mind. Now that I've turned 35, I want to take the challenge of running a marathon. I am in pretty good shape, but I have no idea how I should begin to train for such a demanding ordeal. Can you give me some...

Act like a kid again: we become so set in our ways that we never take stock of our life, examine where we've been, re-evaluate where we are going.(For Brothers Only)
September 1, 2004... HAVE you noticed how excited kids get during this time of the year? For many, nothing--outside of Christmas--is better than the start of another school year. With the fall of the leaves, a new chapter is beginning in their lives. This time of...

Nancy Wilson:.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Despite the fact that her fantastic career has spanned 50 years and 67 recordings, Nancy Wilson is far from having done it all. On her new album, R.S.V.R (RARE SONGS, VERY PERSONAL) (MCG JAZZ), the revered jazz vocalist delivers songs that are...

What's hot!(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... RAMSEY LEWIS and his trio celebrates the 40th anniversary of his legendary The In Crowd album with a new release, TIME FLIES (Narada Jazz), on which Lewis profoundly demonstrates that his keyboard virtuosity has gotten even better with time....

Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
September 1, 2004... Also NOTED: MORRIS DAY, It's About Time (Hollywood); JILL SCOFF, Beautifully Human, Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (Hidden Beach); JERMAINE DUPRI, Ballads in The Name of Def (EMI); JADAKISS, Kiss of Death (Interscope); KEYSHIA COLE, Keyshia (AM...

Artist spotlight: Beenie Man.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in black music!)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Dance hall jams take center stage on BEENIE MAN'S new party CD, BACK TO BASICS (Virgin Records), Re kicks off the party with the pulsating "Dude," which features sweet and sassy vocals from Ms. Thing, followed by the emphatic "Love All Girls."...

H20 kettle.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CAPRESSO's H20 Classic Water Kettle has high-tech visual appeal and high-quality Schott glass that showcases water when it boils. It frees up stovetop and is perfect for preparing tea, instant soup and other hot beverages at home, in dorm or...

Versatile grill.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... TRUDEAU HOUSEWARES products company introduces its raclette/grill that features removable, non-stick grills and cooking pans with insulated handles, heat-resistant spatulas and variable thermostat control. (www. trudeaucorp.com) ...

Kiss n' color.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... FASHION FAIR COSMETICS[R] PRESENTS KISS N' COLOR with beautiful fall lip colors. Five-shade lip gloss set includes kissable shades in Amazing, Blissful, Fantastic, Passion and Tender. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The Starck mouse.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... THE STARCK MOUSE Microsoft and world-class designer Philippe Starck collaborated to create a new mouse with optical technology, replacing the mouse ball, unique hemisphere design and easy to use scroll wheel. It offers both PC and Mac...

Sports watch.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... ROGER DUBUIS' classy steel AcquaMare sports watch features steel and 18k white gold bezel with square cambered form and sapphire back. Water resistant to 990 feet. (www.rogerdubois.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Superphone.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... SAMSUNG introduces multimedia VM-A680 phone, which is light, compact and features built-in video and digital camera. It has vibrant color display, downloadable content, and voice recognition technology. (Available at Sprint stores.) ...

Black America's multimillion-dollar reunion season.
September 1, 2004... AUGUST marks the climax of the multimillion-dollar family reunion season. From late July to early September, tens of thousands of Black families crisscross the country, changing the social atmosphere, preserving the importance of family and...

Campus fashions: coeds showcase their favorite styles.(Beauty & Style Man style)
September 1, 2004... WHAT styles will be hot on your campus this fall? Bold neon colors or muted shades? Square-toe shoes or basic white sneakers? Denim skirts or corduroy jeans? EBONY took a sneak peek at several college campuses around the country to see...

1904-2004: the Boule at 100: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity holds centennial celebration.
September 1, 2004... 100 years after six Philadelphia professional men founded Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the organization returned to Philadelphia with a cloud of blue-ribbon witnesses, living and dead, a record of 10 decades of achievement, and an expanding vision...

Ebony Fashion Fair chairpersons.(47th annual production of the Ebony Fashion Fair)
September 1, 2004... IN the 47th annual production of the Ebony Fashion Fair, the elegance and panache that have come to be synonymous with the show again will be highlighted during its dramatic debut on September 8 in Tinley Park, III. Fashion-conscious...

Using music & dance: to teach & entertain.(Parenting)
September 1, 2004... When 4-year-old Haley climbs into the car at in her mom's minivan, she doesn't ask for a toy, a doll--or even a snack. She begs for music. Like 4-year-old Haley, millions of children, teenagers, even toddlers, are exposed to, intrigued by...

Staying in shape on the road.(Body Talk)
September 1, 2004... FOR many people who work out regularly or have just begun to get in shape, a business trip or a vacation can often throw a wrench--or a donut--into your fitness plans. But experts say that your routine doesn't have to be derailed simply...

Jada Pinkett Smith: redefining Hollywood stardom, marriage & motherhood.(celebrity watch)(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... WHAT Jada wants, Jada gets--from life, from the movie industry, from her children, and from Will. The petite powerhouse is no pushover. She has a pragmatic if not downright pugnacious approach to the Hollywood game. "I'm a...

New Black college presidents.
September 1, 2004... THE YEAR 2004 has been a year of change and redefinition for the Black educational world. Since last September, the two major Black educational organizations, the United Negro College Fund (page 24) and NAFEO, the National Association for Equal...

Education for a new century: HBCUs offer wide variety of cutting-edge programs in business, technology, sciences and liberal arts.(Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
September 1, 2004... BLACK colleges and universities have always been on the cutting edge of American education. Often forced to operate in hostile environments with limited resources, HBCUs have continued to provide an innovative and challenging academic...

The Black college harvest: graduates have transformed America.(blacks)
September 1, 2004... NO Black college, no Martin Luther King Jr. No Black college, no Thurgood Marshall, no Spike Lee, no Marian Wright Edelman or Lionel Richie or Kweisi Mfume or Jesse Jackson Sr. or Jr. And it is arguable that America would have been denied the...

Campus dilemma: coping with the acute male shortage.
September 1, 2004... IT'S not always easy being single. But it's even more difficult when you're one of the thousands of good-looking Sisters in colleges or universities. For these self-assured Sisters who outnumber Brothers in staggering numbers on campuses...

Ebony college calendar.(colleges)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... August New student orientation and fall classes begin at most colleges and universities. Contact colleges for specific dates. 8/28 Capital City Freedom Classic, Topeka, Kan.: Lincoln (Mo.) vs. Texas College September 9/4 Ford...

$105 billion scholarship bonanza: 6 steps to success.
September 1, 2004... First, the bad news: The price of a higher education keeps getting higher. Nationwide, recent trends indicate that some students are expected to pay over $1,000 more in tuition and fees than they did last year. And now the good news:...

HBCU * directory.(Historically Black Colleges and Universities)(Directory)
September 1, 2004... Alabama A&M University Dr. John T. Gibson Huntsville, Ala. 1875 Alabama State University Dr. Joe A. Lee Montgomery, Ala. 1867 Albany State University Dr. Portia H. Shields Albany, Ga. 1903 Alcorn State...

Meet Diane Amos the Pine-Sol lady: on inspiration, love and raising kids.(women)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... Diane Amos is best known as the spokeswoman for the national Pine-Sol[R] advertising campaign, but she's also a movie actress, comedian and winning game show contestant, Not surprising when you consider she came from a very competitive family...

The Ebony advisor: expert advice on love and relationships.
September 1, 2004... Q Should I make the first move with my pastor? My minister lost his wife to illness. I'm 38 and have never been married, and he's 43 with two children. Soon after his wife died, several women in the church made it obvious that they were...

Fabulous fur accents for fall.(Ebony Fashion Fair)
September 1, 2004... Autumn is on the minds of the world's top fashion designers, and it's obvious that fur is dominating their creative psyches. During fall runway shows in Milan, Italian designers titillated the style sensibilities of viewers with a generous...

'Get a prostate cancer exam'.(A Last Will And Testament To Black Men)
September 1, 2004... Two years ago, the Rev. Charles R. Williams was full of life, leading the Indiana Black Expo to a level of growth that has made it one of the biggest annual gatherings of African-Americans in the country. But in early summer, the 55-year-old...

Strictly for laughs.(Comic)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... "But if I marry you for your money, I am marrying for love... I love money." "You should have gotten a second opinion! [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Benjamin E. Mays: the last of the great schoolmasters.
September 1, 2004... The Black college tradition has produced a long line of great educators--Mary McLeod Bethune, John Hope, Mordecai Johnson, Charlotte Hawkins Brown--who transformed lives and environments by teaching letters, life and freedom. Most operated in a...

Quick convenient & tasty.(Date With a Dish)(Illustration)
September 1, 2004... With so many responsibilities and so little time to complete them, who has the luxury of spending extended periods in the kitchen? So many of those who handle the meal preparation prefer dishes that can be prepared quickly, including Southwest...

Black managers of Black stars.
September 1, 2004... YEARS OF SHOW BUSINESS, BLACK STARS MANAGED THEMSELVES or were managed by friends and acquaintances, some of them professionals, who counted the house and made dates and travel arrangements. But when Black stardom became a billion-dollar...

Prince reclaims his throne.(Interview)
September 1, 2004... PRINCE has reclaimed his throne. After years of self-imposed semi-exile from the constant glare of cameras, the artist formerly and currently known as Prince is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and attracting an enormous amount of media and...

Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... IN HISTORIC ENCOUNTER, Alabama Gov. George Wallace makes his stand against desegregation at the schoolhouse door of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in 1963. The governor, following through on a campaign pledge, stood in the...