Ebony back issues from March 2004:
First woman district attorney in San Francisco.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)(Biography)
Mar 01, 2004 ... KAMALA D. HARRIS is the first African-American and first woman elected to serve as district attorney in San Francisco. At her inauguration ceremonies (above), she receives the oath of office from California Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald M. George while her mother, Dr. Shyamala ...
National Notary of the Year.(Speaking Of People)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... JAMIE JOHNS is the National Notary Association's Notary of the Year for 2004. Johns, who also owns Notary Access Association, a teaching and training organization, was selected by an association panel that focused on the promotion of high ethical standards for the notary profession, whose ...
10 hottest couples.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... I look forward to receiving the February issue of EBONY each year, the one that features Black love and Black history. And my wait was rewarded again this year because I enjoyed the collection of the "10 Hottest Couples" (Feb. 2004). I was aware of some of the ...
The new sex pills.(Letters to the editor)(Correction Notice)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Editor's note: In the article, "The Untold Story: Black Men and The New Sex Pills (Jan. 2004), we inadvertently misidentified Dr. Lewis Wyatt. Dr. Wyatt is an ...
Alicia Keys.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... While reading the article, "Alicia Keys Sounds Off On Men, Love & Fame" (Jan. 2004), I was truly amazed at how real Alicia is. It's nice to see that a singer with so much talent, one who enjoys a great amount of fame, hasn't let it go to her head. She's happy with the simple things. A lot ...
Beauty & style.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Thank you, EBONY, for the article, "Beauty & Style: Corporate Attire" (Jan. 2004). As a certified image coach, consultant and professional speaker, I often work with clients on just this subject. Fortune 500 companies are returning to a more polished and professional business dress code, ...
Tyler Perry.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... The article, "How Tyler Perry Rose From Homelessness To A $5 Million Mansion" (Jan. 2004), has definitely been a true inspiration to me. Because of the article, I have started to keep a journal. Seeing my daily life in words has allowed me to learn a great deal more ...
LeBron James.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... The article, "Can LeBron James Repeat The Jordan Miracle?" (Jan. 2004), was great. I give the rookie a pat on his back because he's so young, and he's making something out of himself. Maybe he is "the chosen one" to be like the legendary ...
The King nobody knows.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Thanks for the photo spread, "The Martin Luther King Jr. Nobody Knows" (Jan. 2004), and the exclusive statement from Mrs. King (Center Stage). It was refreshing to see special photos of the private, personal and relaxed side of him. The timing was perfect. I am putting together a scrapbook ...
Kendall Gill.(Letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Thank you, EBONY, for the feature, "At Home With NBA Star Kendall Gill" (Dec. 2003). I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a bit more of Mr. Gill. I'm a sports fan and have ...
Ebony on the scene.(Front Row)
Mar 01, 2004 ... IN NEW ORLEANS for the "Bayou Classic" between Grambling State University and Southern University, those in attendance included (above, left) Melba Moore (c.), who is joined by Dr. Ralph Slaughter, vice president for administration and management at Southern, and his wife Denise Slaughter; ...
Toni Marrison: redefining Black womanhood through her literature and her life.(Center Stage)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WHEN Toni Morrison's eighth novel, Love, was released recently, the anticipation was high and the books were stacked high awaiting the eager crowds that always make the release of her books major events. We have come to expect great things from Toni Morrison and, as with Love, she ...
5 questions on putting 'Her-story' into 'His-story'.(Front Row)
Mar 01, 2004; ... 1. The history of Black women has been long overlooked. How can we make 'His-story' 'Her-story' and Our story? It is important to recognize that the study of Black women's history, in addition to the study of Black women's history, makes for a much more inclusive, richer, fuller ...
HerStory: fiction.(Bookshelf)(The Dew Breaker)(Eden, Ohio)(Too Much of A Good Thing)(In My Bedroom)(Would I Lie to You?)(Shades of Black: Crime and Mystery Stories by African-American Writers)(Shaking the Tree: A Collection of New Fiction and Memoir by Black Women)(Proverbs for the People)(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2004 ... THIS month, as we recognize and celebrate the strength, wisdom and courage of Sisters in all walks of life, it just makes sense to take a closer look at current and recent titles generated by African-American women--women who are writing across all genres and who know that history would be ...
Children's corner.(Bookshelf)(Ellington was not a Street)(God Bless the Child)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Ellington was not a street (Simon & Schuster, $15.95) by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson is a heartfelt homage to the community of artists and innovators who frequented Shange's Harlem home. It is a tribute to the community of visionaries who would not be limited by ...
HerStory: nonfiction.(Bookshelf)(Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary)(Africana Woman: Her Story Through Time (National Geographic Books)(Dr. Ro's Ten Secrets To Livin' Healthy)(Girl, Make Your Money Grow! A Sister's Guide to Protecting Your Future and Enriching Your Life)(The Blueprint for My Girls: How to Build a Life Full of Courage, Determination & Self-Love)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary (Atria Books, $25.00) by Jasmine Guy is an intimate look at the mother of Tupac, the guardian of his legacy. Spanning four decades, this work documents the transformation of a Black woman in America, reflecting themes of a lifetime: love, race, ...
A diva for all times.(Sister Speak)(Biography)
Mar 01, 2004; ... BEFORE Halle Berry and Dorothy Dandridge and even Lena Horne, there was Etta Moten, a pioneering Black Broadway and film star whose recent passing at age 102 automatically adds another chapter to Black history and herstory. A diva without drama, Moten was the darling of ...
Ebony travel guide: March: what's happening where?(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2004; ... ATLANTA * Garth Fagan Dance. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. March 5. * The Harlem Globetrotters. Philips Arena. March 20. BOSTON * National Black Law Students Association convention. Hilton Boston at Logan Airport. March 17-21. ...
The Ebony Advisor: expect advice on love and relationships.
Mar 01, 2004 ... Q I am a 30-year-old single mother of one child, and I have been dating a 43-year-old man for a year; we've been friends for three years. My grandmother's motto is "Don't get involved with a man who can't help you financially." He started off helping me pay some of my bills, but now he has ...
More to life than being 'girl-crazy'.(For Brothers Only)
Mar 01, 2004; ... ONE more time. That's what my buddy said his boss gave him. One more time to be late for work, to come running through the door after 9 a.m. "And you might as well turn around because you're history," he told me, as he mimicked his boss. Expecting to hear a good reason for his ...
Unwanted orgasms.(House call: experience advice on health and fitness)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Q I just can't believe what my sister told me she heard. She said there condition that causes women to have one orgasm after another without being sexually stimulated. What in the world is going on here? Is this really true, or is someone just playing around with her? T.L, ...
'Virtual colonoscopy'.(House call: experience advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Q I'm a 51-year-old Black man who tries to do the right thing to take care of my health. But I'm not crazy about the idea of getting a colonoscopy. I don't like the thought of how it's performed. What can you tell me about the "virtual colonoscopy," and how effective is it? ...
Preventing Alzheimer's.(House call: experience advice on health and fitness)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Q My mother has Alzheimer's, and I'm concerned I could be a Victim later. Can it be prevented? M.C., Charleston, S.C. A Studies indicate that Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain disorder, begins decades before symptoms appear ....
Steps to rebuild your credit.(Money Talks)
Mar 01, 2004 ... YOU'VE been turned down for a mortgage to buy your dream home. Your bills are piling up. And you're on the brink of bankruptcy. You're not alone. Consumer debt, which includes auto loans and credit cards but excludes mortgages, hit a record $1.99 trillion in November 2003, ...
Also noted.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ALSO NOTED:: Ultimate Phyllis Hyman (BMG Heritage); Richard Smith, Soulidified (A440 Music Group); Andy Bey, American Song (Savoy); Clyde Stubblefield, The Original (Liquid Records); Africa Straight Ahead (the best of South African jazz) (Heads Up); At Green, The Absolute Best (EMI); ...
En Vogue: the funky divas are back in stride.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
Mar 01, 2004; ... En Vogue is back on the scene with SOULFLOWER (Funky Girl Records), which derivers the funky yet soulful music that has made the group a legend. The single "Losing My Mind" is already a hit, and the follow-up, "Ooh Boy," has En Vogue's signature ...
Artist spotlight: Kanye West.(Sounding off: for the latest and hottest in Black music!)
Mar 01, 2004 ... With the release of COLLEGE DROPOUT (Roc-A-Fella Records), Kanye West shows that he is more than just one of the hottest hip-hop producers and songwriters in the business. He is also a chart-topping recording artist and dynamic performer, as evident on hits like "Through the Wire" from his ...
15 at the top: in corporate America.
Mar 01, 2004 ... DEFYING the limitations of the glass ceiling, many African-American women are adding new shades of color and verve to the corporate rainbow. >From technology to finance, advertising, electronics, media, foods, insurance and publishing, the 15 executives featured on the following ...
Anne Klein watches.(Ebony Essentials)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ANNE KLEIN NEW YORK offers a dazzling collection of watches for spring and summer, including these ...
Carol's Daughter.(Ebony Essentials)
Mar 01, 2004 ... CAROL'S DAUGHTER offers "beauty by nature" hand-made products created by founder Lisa Price of Brooklyn, N.Y. Here are her ...
Hidden Beauty[R].(Ebony Essentials)
Mar 01, 2004 ... FASHION FAIR'S Hidden Beauty[R] Multi-Vitamin Complex is a revitalizing serum that nourishes and ...
Flame Game Boy[R].(Ebony Essentials)
Mar 01, 2004 ... NINTENDO'S new flame-colored Game Boy[R] Advance SP is first with flip-top and lit screen ....
Amistad collection.(Ebony Essentials)
Mar 01, 2004 ... CHINA DESIGNER JAMES W. ROLAND was commissioned by Amistad America Inc. to create porcelain and gold boxes, plates and vases to ...
Dior move.(Ebony Essentials)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... DIOR presents creams based on its patented Movement Technology that enhances moisture absorption and retention. Hydra-Move moisture booster, ...
Survival guidelines for supermoms.(Parenting)
Mar 01, 2004; ... SUPERMOMS really do exist. She's the executive Sister running things at the board meetings. She's the soccer room running to after-school programs. And, especially on weekends, she's the designated chauffeur, running errands all over town, taking care of all the things needed to keep her ...
The queen still reigns! With big holiday bash and Michigan Avenue shopping spree, Aretha Franklin offers a glimpse into the royal life.
Mar 01, 2004; ... SHE is music royalty, an American icon, the Queen. There is no doubt that Aretha Franklin, the legendary soul singer, still reigns as the Queen of Soul. Still, after releasing more than 60 albums. Still, after 47 years in one of the most lucrative yet stressful professions in the world ....
Diabetes.(Special Section)
Mar 01, 2004 ... A Message from Dr. James R. Gavin III, M.D., Ph.D., President of Morehouse School of Medicine, Chairman of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), and Past President of the American Diabetes Association. Every rear the American Diabetes Association is afforded the ...
The continuing fight against diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004; ... The statistics are staggering. More than 18 million people--6 percent of the U.S. population--have diabetes. Of those, it is estimated that more than 5 million people don't even know that they have the disease. And as if that's not enough, the rate of diabetes among Blacks has tripled in ...
Diabetes and America's youth.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Diabetes is skyrocketing among America's youth, and the only way to combat it, experts say, is to move youngsters--literally and figuratively--to make a difference in their lives. The American Diabetes Association's School Walk for Diabetes does just that. Students get to put ...
A walk in the right direction: a daily walking regimen is one of the simplest ways to get fit and stay healthy. It can help you get on the path to preventing heart attacks and strokes, lowering your cancer risk and controlling blood sugar--essential for people with diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WALKING TIPS * Before beginning a walking regimen, check with your doctor for direction. When you begin a walking program, be sure to wear shoes with appropriate support and cushioning. Also, be sure to check your feet for any small cuts or red areas. * As you walk, ...
Celebrities and the battle against diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004 ... For the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Grammy Award-winning gospel group, the seriousness of diabetes hit home long ago. The three founding members--Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter and George Scott--are all living with the disease. Members of the group (right) recently donated $5,000 to the ...
Coach Tony Dungy tackles diabetes.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004 ... DIABETES has been a part of Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy's life for as long as he remembers. Although he is not a victim of diabetes, Dungy watched his mother, Cleomae Dungy, battle the terrible effects of the debilitating disease until her death last year at 81. ...
The diabetes-glaucoma connection.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004 ... GLAUCOMA affects 3 million people and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. But that only tells part of the story. The greater tragedy is that half of the people with glaucoma don't know it, and 90 percent of the 120,000 Americans blinded by the disease didn't have to be. ...
The link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.(Special section: diabetes)
Mar 01, 2004 ... WHAT is the significance of the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD)? * CVD is a major complication and the leading cause of premature death among people with diabetes--about 75 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. * ...
Easy diabetic cooking.(Date With a Dish)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Diabetes, a silent--sometimes deadly--disease that often goes unnoticed, is on the rise. At least half the people who have diabetes remain tragically unaware of it for many years, doctors say. African-Americans experience a higher incidence of the disease, one in which the body does not ...
Elegance in black & white: 2004 spring fashions from London.
Mar 01, 2004; ... EBONY FASHION FAIR THE London runways were vibrant with a variety of styles, from highbrow elegance to streetwise casual. One resonating theme: great designs in black and white. There were gorgeous gowns and cocktail dresses that flattered and revealed the feminine form. And ...
Sisters in denim.(Beauty & Style)
Mar 01, 2004 ... STYLISH blue jean queens are turning heads everywhere as they strut their stuff in the latest denim fashions. To them, denim is more than just fabric, it's a fashion statement--a celebration in style and individuality that has stood the test of time. Today, denim ...
Ebony celebrity beauty of the month.(Beauty & Style)
Mar 01, 2004 ... KELLITA SMITH is one of the most beautiful mother's on television, ruling the roost each week on the FOX hit The Bernie Mac Show. Kellita loves going from natural beauty to high-glam bottle on and off the set. "That's the beauty of being a woman--you can do both." She knows that great ...
9 questions to ask your new lover: what you were afraid to ask, but always wanted to know.
Mar 01, 2004; ... YOU wanted to ask, but you were afraid of the answers. Is he or she the one for you? What is the wildest thing he's ever done? How many sex partners has he had? Is he broke or head over heels in debt? Has he ever been arrested? And more importantly, how can you be sure? Knowing ...
Mary J. Blige's wedding album.
Mar 01, 2004 ... IN the culmination of one of the entertainment world's most watched and most talked-about courtships, Mary J. Bilge, the "queen of hip-hop soul," finally exchanged wedding vows with her king, music industry insider Kendu Isaacs. In a small and intimate ceremony (that included no ...
Money strategies for the savvy Black woman.
Mar 01, 2004 ... SISTER, can you spare a dime? If you re smart about your money, you probably can. But if you're like the millions of Black women out there to whom financial fitness is a mystery, you're probably working overtime to make ends meet and feeling the stress of living paycheck to paycheck--one ...
Hail to the chief: Ella M. Bully-Cummings takes charge as Detroit's top cop.
Mar 01, 2004; ... IT was a heady sight for the teenage girl in the ticket booth .at Detroit's Mercury Theater in the 1970s--a woman in full police uniform on patrol. "I was amazed," says new Detroit Police Chief Ella M. Bully-Cummings, who remembers that day vividly. At 19, she joined the force ...
HIV.(Health Hot Line)
Mar 01, 2004 ... EVERYONE agrees: Black women are at risk. According to the latest statistics compiled by the D.C.-based Black Women s Health Imperative (BWHI), African-American women make up about 64 percent of new cases of HIV--the virus that causes AIDS. The impact on our community is potentially ...
Sickle cell anemia.(Health Hot Line)
Mar 01, 2004 ... IT has been estimated that as many as 72,000 people in this country are affected by sickle cell, and as many as 2 million Americans carry the trait. The rates are highest among African-Americans with 1 in 500 Blacks affected and 1 in 12 carrying the trait. Sickle cell anemia is ...
Diet.(Health Hot Line)
Mar 01, 2004 ... IF you're overweight, don't blame soul food alone. According to the American Obesity Association, obesity, or being severely overweight, is a chronic disease that is the deadly result of several factors, including one's behavior (overeating and avoiding physical activity) and possibly ...
Endometriosis.(Health Hot Line)
Mar 01, 2004 ... ENDOMETRIOSIS is an extremely painful condition that occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, affecting other organs. More than 5 million women suffer from endometriosis, which, doctors say, affects Black and White women equally. The condition causes severe pelvic, lower ...
Cervical cancer.(Health Hot Line)
Mar 01, 2004 ... CERVICAL cancer, one of the most common cancers among African-American women with a mortality rate that's twice as high in Black women as in White women, not only is one of the most curable forms of cancer, but health care professionals say it can be prevented. According to the ...
Sarcoidosis.(Health Hot Line)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SARCOIDOSIS is an inflammatory disease that can attack any organ of the body but most frequently is found in the lungs. Pulmonary sarcoidosis can decrease the amount of air in the lungs and can cause abnormal lung stiffness. Small areas of inflamed cells, called granulomas, appear on the ...
Strictly for laughs.
Mar 01, 2004 ... "Either my 'computer mouse' has come to life, or there's a regular ol' mouse in here." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You're right! The dog did eat your ...
Are you satisfied: the new, groundbreaking Ebony sex survey.
Mar 01, 2004 ... FOR too long, African-American women and their sexual needs have been ignored. Over the decades, media-glorified studies have claimed to break new ground in regard to sexuality, but they seldom addressed the needs and concerns of African-American women. In fact, studies that addressed ...
Money, fame, power and a runaway marriage: can Whitney turn it around?(Cover Story)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SHE was America's sweetheart, the talented, barely-out-of-her-teens woman-child with the incredibly luscious voice. Whitney Houston's 1985 debut sold more than 22 million records, and for the next decade she captured and held the ears and hearts of America and the world. Helping her become ...
Strom Thurmond's Black family.(Exclusive: senator's daughter reveals story behind the story)
Mar 01, 2004; ... For 62 years, she lived a life of secrecy, enslave by lies, rumors and shame. Then, at age 78, she ripped open the veil of secrecy, telling a press conference audience in the capital of south Carolina: "My name is Essie Mae Washington-Williams and James Strom ...
Memorable: photos from the Ebony files.
Mar 01, 2004 ... SHIRLEY CHISHOLM became the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives when she defeated former Congress of Racial Equality director James Farmer on ...