Ebony articles from September 2007

Ebony archives from September 2007

A salute to the fashion world: a message from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
September 1, 2007... For most of my life--going back to my preteen years--the world of fashion has been a part of me. It has intrigued me, thrilled me and sometimes challenged me, but it has always given me a degree of sustained pleasure that can't be denied. The...

A spotlight on individuals who are moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)
September 1, 2007... LYNN BONNER She's only been on the job for a year, but this director of market outreach for Harley-Davidson Motor Company is already riding and in the market for her own bike. "[Before now] I had never really thought one way or the...

The making of the fashion cover?(BEHIND THE SCENES)
September 1, 2007... WHEN LINDA JOHNSON RICE told me she wanted us to create a special fashion issue for September, I was thrilled. It was already going to be a time of great celebration because the traveling Ebony Fashion Fair show would be stepping into its 50th...

Ebony on the scene.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1. On the red carpet at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, Diana Ross and her children are joined by the legendary Berry Gordy Jr. 2. Musicmakers from different eras, 50 Cent and Bootsy Collins, were among the stars at the BET Awards. 3. & 4,...

International affairs.(EBONY ON THE SCENE)(Brief article)(Photograph)
September 1, 2007... 1. In Darfur, a survivor (top) of the violence and bloodshed displays human skulls at the site of a mass grave where, he says, the remains of 25 of his friends and fellow villagers lie on the outskirts of the West Darfur town of Mukjar, Sudan....

Mo'Nique.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Thank you, thank you for the article, "Mo'Nique: Bare, Bold & Brazen" (August 2007). Mo'Nique is the epitome of the working woman. She looks good; she's good at what she does; she's a wife, a mother and a friend. She has gracefully overcome...

Culture of disrespect.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Self-respect and self-hatred cannot co-exist. Our own self-hatred has created and sustains the current "culture of disrespect" in which wr find ourselves entangled. The "culture's" roots lie deeply embedded in the soil of slavery, segregation...

'I Can, But You Can't'.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I want to thank you for the article, "I Can, But You Can't" (July 2007), by Roland S. Martin. I think he said what many of us have been trying to say for a while. The fact that people say things or speak to other people in "their group" a...

Living with lupus.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I tip my hat to you. Thank you so very much for the article, "Living With Lupus" (July 2007). I was recently diagnosed with the disease. For those who don't know what a person goes through, I'm here to tell you that, the pain is unbearable. For...

The New Black Father.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I read the article, "The New Black Father" (June 2007), and was happy to see an article that embraced Black fathers. The role of dad is nothing new to me. I have even tried to be a role model for those students I teach, some who do not have...

Alek Wek From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel.(BOOKSHELF)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Indeed, Alek Wek leads a glamorous life. She works as one of the top runway models in the world and her features are known worldwide--radiant skin and oval face, close-cropped natural hair and a dazzling smile. Her lean physique is grace...

Sweeter Than Honey.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... In SWEETER THAN HONEY (Dafina, $24), Mary B. Morrison returns with a new blockbuster about Lice St. Thomas, the wily protagonist who operates a successful Las Vegas firm that couples wealthy men with sexy female escorts. It's a great gig until...

The Ex Files.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... In THE EX FILES (Touchstone, $14), best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray explores the various ways women cope after breakups, including leaning on God, disavowing God, longing for revenge and refusing to move on in a gripping story...

The Peebles Principles.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... In THE PEEBLES PRINCIPLES (Wiley, $24.95), R. Donahue Peebles, chief executive officer of the largest Black-owned real estate development firm in the nation, essentially tells readers how to get rich--fast. "I was not born with a silver spoon...

Parent's Ultimate Education Guide: Seven Secrets of How to Study.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... In the PARENT'S ULTIMATE EDUCATION GUIDE: SEVEN SECRETS OF HOW TO STUDY (SAJ Publishing, $19.99), Dr. Stephen Jones writes an instructional handbook that's full of helpful tips and strategies to help parents work with their students at home....

Casanegra: A Tennyson Hardwick Mystery.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... In CASANEGRA: A TENNYSON HARDWICK MYSTERY (Atria Books, $25), Blair Underwood, the actor, and authors Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, join forces to create a gritty, Hollywood mystery that's full of intrigue in a story driven by a singular...

A winner: Lewis Hamilton: racing's newest phenomenon.(CENTER STAGE)
September 1, 2007... The story has grown beyond mere legend, approaching mythical heights. A young Black English boy walks up to Ron Dennis, one of the most powerful men in international motor sports, and declares, "I'm going to race for you one day" in Formula...

5 questions for ... Monique Coleman.(Interview)
September 1, 2007... For most people, repeating high school might not be something to brag about. Not for actress Monique Coleman She stars in the Disney Channel's original movie. High School Musical 2. reprising her breakout role as Taylor McKessie. The original...

Moving forward by giving back: helping others can change lives. I know this firsthand, for acts of kindness made a big difference in my life.(SISTERSPEAK)
September 1, 2007... My life most likely would be completely different if others had not had charitable hearts. I am who I am, and perhaps where I am in my entertainment career, in part due to the kindness of others. That's why giving back and helping others is...

Sept.: what's happening where?(EBONY TRAVEL GUIDE)(September)(Calendar)
September 1, 2007... ATLANTA * Montreux Jazz Festival. Underground Atlanta. Aug, 31 to Sept. 3. * Labor Day Football Classic. Clark Atlanta University vs. West Georgia. Sept. 1. * Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic. Florida A&M University vs....

'It's not always prostate cancer.'.(HOUSE CALL)(Disease/Disorder overview)
September 1, 2007... Medical experts, such as Dr. Brian A. Stone, say African-American men are exceedingly vulnerable to prostate cancer, but that symptoms usually associated with the disease can also be associated with other conditions. Just in case you...

Strictly for laughs.(Cartoon)
September 1, 2007... "Take a stress test?! I've been in your waiting room with a bunch of unruly, runny-nosed, coughing kids for two hours. That's a stress test!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Look, I forgot the password, okay?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Manipulation of the mind: versatile actor who co-stars on TV drama Heartland focuses on overcoming negative images.(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)
September 1, 2007... Brothers of mine--and of minds alike--let me bend your ear for a quick moment with some thoughts that have been swimming inside my head. We've been through a score of events that have shaped our existence into something of an embarrassment. But...

Ledisi.(SOUNDING OFF)(Lost and Found)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... SUFFERING FROM A BROKEN HEART? Can't keep up with bill payments? Recording artist LEDISI has been there and done that--a fact evidenced on many of the tracks featured on Lost and Found (Verve), on which she sings about life's hardships. The CD...

Prince.(SOUNDING OFF)(Planet Earth)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... PRINCE graces the music scene with a new recording, Planet Earth (Columbia), on which the multidimensional music genius delivers great rhythms and thoughtful lyrics, some that urge conservation of the earth's resources. That's the message of...

Also noted: new releases that dropped this month.(SOUNDING OFF)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... * KELLY ROWLAND, Ms. Kelly (Columbia) * KANYE WEST, Graduation (Island Def Jam) * Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations, featuring Prince, Jill Scott, Andre 3000, Talib Kweli and other artists (Hidden Beach) * Zap Mama, Supermoon...

College finance 101: students should keep debt under control.(MONEY TALKS)
September 1, 2007... Lynnette Khalfani remembers it all too well. It was the fall of 1986, and she was entering her freshmen year at the University of California-Irvine. She was moving into her dorm room when she first saw them. "Right there on my bed, in...

Brush up: look no further. We found the best hairbrushes to give your style a finishing touch.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... [1] DCNL Ion + Ceramic Square Paddle Brush maintains long manes, whether natural or extended ($11, ulta.com). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [2] Goody So Smooth Cushion Brush is soft enough for styling fine hair or your daughter's delicate...

10 tips for being well dressed.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... 1 STEP UP AND STAND OUT: Who are you to be fierce, fabulous and flawless? Well (with homage to Nelson Mandela and Marianne Williamson), who are you not to be? This is the live-and-die credo of every self-respecting fashionista. The best-kept...

VIP (very important perfumes): inspired by the glamour and glitz of our favorite megastars and moguls, celebrity scents take center stage this season.(ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... THE OPENING ACT Putting a new spin on a classic tune, Jennifer Hudson made it clear that she's not going anywhere. Now, as the face of Avon Imari Seduction, the ingenue brings new life to the brand's most notable fragrance, a fruity floral...

The fickle business of fashion: according to Tyra, Iman, Kimora and Alek.(BLACKS IN FASHION)(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... It was 32 years ago when, two days after setting foot on American soil, Iman first tasted how salty a dish the fashion industry could serve Black women. At her premier shoot for style bible Vogue, the native Somali beauty was literally...

How Black style became beautiful; fashion historian Michael Henry Adams offers a few lesser-known details highlighting more than 100 years of Black excellence in fashion.(BLACKS IN FASHION)
September 1, 2007... 1863 So gifted is Virginia-born Elizabeth Keckley with a needle and as designer that less than 20 years after buying her freedom from slavery and starting a thriving dressmaking business in Washington, she is chosen as first lady Mary...

Andre Leon Talley 'Mr. Fashion: from Durham, N.C., to the Center of an Elite World.(BLACKS IN FASHION)
September 1, 2007... Being Andre Leon Talley is pretty heady stuff: As one of fashion's most astute and colorful pundits, Talley is the highly influential editor-at-large at Vogue magazine and is as revered as the famous designers and celebrities he writes...

Style Hall of fame: 23 innovations changing the fashion world.(BLACKS IN FASHION)
September 1, 2007... Edward Wilkerson BY TONYA LESLIE Understated and classic in a white buttoned-down shirt and dark skinny jeans, Edward Wilkerson moves slowly and deliberately as he styles the model before him, pausing to consider each handwoven...

Fall out.(BLACKS IN FASHION)
September 1, 2007... FALL FASHION FORECAST This fall, fashion calls for simple drama. Accents of elegance. Boldness of black. Shimmer of metallics. Sexiness of sheer. Softness of fur. Seductiveness of cashmere. Make every moment magic when you hook up the...

Defining fabulous: celebrating 50 years of the Ebony Fashion Fair.(BLACKS IN FASHION)
September 1, 2007... THE MAJESTIC CHICAGO THEATRE buzzes with electricity as the hottest ticket in Black fashion is set to hit the stage. Restless teens and twenty-somethings sport Baby Phat and Juicy Couture, while young professionals are decked out in Gucci,...

Audrey Smaltz from Ebony Fashion Fair to backstage on 'fashion avenue': former model blessed with 'a real knowledge of fashion, a good voice and a sense of humor ...'.(BLACKS IN FASHION)
September 1, 2007... IN 1958, AUDREY SMALTZ, A STUNNING, 6-foot-1-inch former Harlem beauty queen, failed to make the cut as an Ebony Fashion Fair model because she was too tall to fit into the runway garments. But Smaltz finally discovered her true calling in 1970...

Made for walking (or profiling!): this season's boots are hot. Whether you're headed to an appointment or to a date, you can strut your stuff confidently in these babies!(BEAUTY & STYLE)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Hi AND low steppers Furla's Elisabeth boot in shiny croc-printed leather, $485. At select Furla stores, www.furlausa.com Claudia Ciuti's Lucia, a black suede stiletto boot with black patent heel and button details, $458. 1.888.31CIUTI...

Glam Odyssey: a Fashion Journey Into Bliss and Beyond.
September 1, 2007... The world's largest traveling fashion show set to begin its 50th annual tour This year represents the 50th anniversary of the Ebony Fashion Fair, and after a half century of showcasing elegance, glamour and breathtaking style, it still...

Historically Black Colleges & Universities.(SPECIAL SECTION)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... There is probably no endeavor more important than seeking a higher education, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to offer students a quality education in a nurturing environment. EBONY presents its annual look at...

The gender gap on campus: fewer and fewer Black males are enrolling in college.(HBCU)
September 1, 2007... Call them "the lost Black boys of the fourth grade." While it may sound like a fictional novel, it's the hard truth for many African-American males who, by the time they reach the age of 10, have already lost so much interest in learning...

On the brink of disaster: how HBCUs can get back on track: Texas Southern University and Florida A&M University are rebounding from some serious challenges while some other HBCUs are removed from probationary status.(HBCU)(historically black colleges and universities)
September 1, 2007... IN MEDICAL TERMS, Florida A&M University (FAMU) has a financial cold, while Texas Southern University (TSU), recognized as the second-largest historically Black College in the country, is recovering from pneumonia. FAMU was recently placed...

Campus update.(HBCU)(historically black colleges and universities)
September 1, 2007... Each year, new events occur on HBCU, grounds that focus a new spotlight on these historic institutions. For some, like Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, the school year marks new beginnings. Not only did Simmons gain new HBCU status,...

Funding a college education.(HBCU)(Directory)
September 1, 2007... When pursuing a higher education, the factor that determines everything is cost. Most students are aware of the benefits of attending college. According to a March 2007 U.S. Census Bureau press release, adults with advanced degrees earn four...

From HBCUs to success: out of school and in the real world, graduates excel in a variety of professions.(HBCU)(Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
September 1, 2007... WHEN IT COMES TO THE NATION'S HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, the most-told success stories usually focus on famous folk of old, or Horatio Alger magnates who pulled themselves up by their own bootstraps. But what about the...

Campus directory: a brief profile of HBCUs to acquaint students and parents with historic institutions.(HBCU)(Historically Black Colleges and Universities)(Directory)
September 1, 2007... ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY Dr. Robert R. Jennings Huntsville, Ala. 1875 PROGRAMS: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences * Business * Education * Engineering and Technology www.aamu.edu ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY Dr. Joe A....

Dr. Norman C. Francis: an award-winning fixture at Xavier University.(HBCU)
September 1, 2007... For nearly 40 years, Dr. Norman C. Francis has been the best and most effective prescription for New Orleans's Xavier University, and in the process, he has become the nation's longest-sitting university president. In a White House ceremony in...

Dorm basics: a checklist of items for your room on campus.(HBCU)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Before move-in day, it's always a good idea to take a tour of your university so that you not only see the campus, but the size of the dorm rooms. That will give you a general idea of how much room you will have for your clothes, furniture and...

More than fun & games: gatherings can generate some important financial contributions for students and community.(family reunion: part III)
September 1, 2007... Picnics with children running, laughing and playing as their elders exchange stories is the usual scene that comes to mind when envisioning a "family reunion." Although this traditional image warms the heart, families are starting to reinvent...

12 ways to prepare for college: educators school parents on the best practices to help prepare children for higher learning.(PARENTING)
September 1, 2007... Have you already selected the right college for your little one, even though he's still in training pants? According to education experts, it's not premature for the parents of toddlers to leaf through college brochures. In fact, helping...

Onions for all seasons.(DATE WITH A DISH)(Recipe)
September 1, 2007... Throughout the world, onions are among the most utilized ingredients that contribute to the creation of a variety of tasty dishes. Most researchers believe that the onion has been cultivated for 5,000 years or more, and not only do onions...

Pilates exercise for the mind and body.(BODY TALK)
September 1, 2007... Six months ago, Kathryn Clay, a successful bank vice president and avid volunteer in Laurel, Md., was constantly on the go. Most of her meals were catch-as-can fare. She also was an emotional eater, dining on fattening foods during times of...

Super lawyers: their names are Billy Martin and Ted Wells.
September 1, 2007... HANDS DOWNS THEY ARE TWO OF THE NATION'S BEST, THE GUYS ON THAT VERY SHORT LIST OF HIGH-POWERED, HIGH-PRICED LITIGATORS WHO THE RICH AND FAMOUS, AND SOMETIMES THE INFAMOUS, TURN TO WHEN THEY GET INTO REALLY BIG TROUBLE. THEIR VICTORIES ARE...

The Rev Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant: from G.E.D. to PH.D. and a global mission.(Empowerment Temple AME Church)
September 1, 2007... In the vein of "call and response," Pastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant says, "Somebody say, 'Preach, Black man!'" And the congregation does--by the thousands, many who drive from neighboring cities every Sunday to hear the dynamic young pastor from...

Is Black still: learning to be Black and beautiful.(TWO SIDES)
September 1, 2007... My mother called it "learning to be White." That was the phrase she gave to that moment when little White girls and boys unconsciously arrive at the notion that somehow their fairer skin made them better. In the same way, even though my mother...

Beautiful? 'There is no question Black is beautiful'.(TWO SIDES)
September 1, 2007... There is no doubt in my mind that Black is still beautiful. I have been raised to understand and celebrate my Blackness. For me "Black is beautiful" is not a question, but a fact of life. My Blackness goes beyond a simple color; it represents a...

New Orleans: two years after Katrina, life is still hard in 'the big easy'.
September 1, 2007... Don Hubbard tried to convince his daughters to leave the family's New Orleans East home on the Sunday morning before Katrina hit. He described 20-foot tidal surges overtaking the 10-foot-ceiling home. The two women, who'd decided with a third...

Trailblazers.(MEMORABLE PHOTO)(Photograph)
September 1, 2007... Members of the "Little Rock Nine," who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, include (l. to r.) Thelma Mothershed, Elizabeth Eckford, Gloria Ray, Jefferson Thomas, Melba Pattilo, Ernest Green, Carlotta Walls, Minnie Brown and...