Ebony back issues from September 2008:
The distinctive style of Michelle Obama: a message from the president & CEO.(PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Michelle Obama, who could become the nation's next first lady after the November elections, already has captured the imagination of the country with her poise, intellect and overall confident persona. During this election season, she has been thrust into the spotlight, to the point that ...
Making the cover.(BEHIND THE SCENES)( Michelle Obama )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EBONY magazine caught a glimpse of how busy a potential first lady can be on the day Michelle Obama came to the trendy meatpacking district in Manhattan for our September cover shoot. She made her way to us directly from her hour-long appearance on The ...
What's online in September.(Ebony Jet.com)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... With the Democratic National Convention landing in Denver, the buzz online is all about the where-to-go and the who-to-see in the Mile High City. Plus, we ...
Campaign '08: DNC in Denver.(POLITICS AND PERSPECTIVES)(Democratic National Convention)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Keep up with what's going on in the press rooms, the back rooms, on the Democratic National ...
Ebony extended coverage.(BLOGS, VIDEOS, PHOTOS)(Democratic National Convention coverage by ebonyjet.com.)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Democratic National Convention in Denver promises to be one amazing event. Look for extended coverage on ebonyjet.com ....
The turntable: world music episodes.(MUSIC)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Check out our New Black Music episodes; ...
Map out the Mile High City.(INTERACTIVE GUIDE)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We're mapping Black Denver just in time for the convention. Log on to our landmarks map and check out ...
New voices and culture.(WHAT'S ONLINE IN SEPTEMBER)(ebonyjet.com)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Gertrude Johnson Williams Literary Contest is calling all authors! EBONY magazine's enormously popular fiction ...
25 coolest brothers.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was my pleasure to read your article, "The Genius of Cool: The 25 Coolest Brothers Of All Time" (Aug. 2008). I do not want to date myself, but I have to agree that all the Brothers you name are definitely cool Brothers. But I have to make you aware ...
Summer's best.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Thank you for such a refreshing and special article, "Summer's Best" (July 2008). It brought back memories as I plan my summer vacation to visit my daughter. When my daughter was about 6 years old, her dad and I took her and her best friend to the pre-opening of Great America theme park in ...
Health & fitness section.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I enjoyed reading the "Annual Health & Fitness" section (July 2008) of the magazine. It was very motivating. It also encouraged my husband and me to work together as a team in efforts to keep our health, nutrition and exercise in check. I hope the health and ...
Black gold.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I just received my July issue of EBONY. Wow! I was blown away by the majestic beauty in the photographs of the Olympic athletes in the article "Black Gold." Mr. Dudley Brooks has outdone himself with these strikingly profound photographs. He had great subjects in the bright young athletes ...
Parenting.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Thank you for the article, "Family Reconnection: Non-custodial Parents Can Bridge The Void--And Be There For Their Children" (July 2008). You shared a positive perspective of how to keep a family intact while residing outside of the residence. The tips you provided are invaluable and in ...
The Ebony advisor.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... On behalf of our married sisters who inherited a raw deal because of a husband who decided to play a double role of both husband and a womanizer, I thank Dr. Grace Cornish Livingstone for bringing to our attention the subject and for writing the article, "To the Other Other Woman" (July ...
Chris Brown.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I was very disappointed with the EBONY cover that featured Chris Brown (June 2008). In my opinion, it was in bad taste and one of the worst EBONY covers I have ever seen. The photo, color and graphics? Yuck! I have been reading EBONY magazine since childhood in Jamaica. What were the ...
Breaking the sound barriers.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... It was a pleasure to read the article, "Breaking The Sound Barriers" (June 2008), which included the story on Miko Marks. If not for EBONY, I would not have heard of her so soon. I have purchased her latest CD, It Feels Good, and hopefully the record store will find her first CD, ...
Weaves.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I have always been impressed with EBONY magazine, that is, until I read the article, or shall I say commentary ("Two Sides: Do Men Really Fall For Those Weaves?" May 2008), by Sinbad. I guess it was meant to be a joke, but at who's expense? Sinbad speaking out on women and what they do for ...
Vanessa Williams.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I loved reading the May 2008 cover story, "Vanessa Williams: Beyond Beautiful, Diva Actress, Down-To-Earth Mom Redefines the 'Perfect Family,'" by Harriette Cole. It shined a different light on the average African-American family. The media love drama, and it seems like we often ...
For brothers only.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008; ... I'm pretty sure that we all can relate to Amare Stoudemire's "Lending A Child A Helping Hand" (May 2008) "For Brothers Only" column, but in my opinion, what stood out the most was his rarity of character. These situations are unrivaled because very rarely do we find ...
Ebony on the scene.(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [1] A Louisiana House of Representatives committee has voted to make it a crime to try to intimidate someone by placing a hangman's noose on another person's property or on public property. if the bill, approved by the House Criminal Justice Committee, ...
Inter-national affairs.(The Cuban Five)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. In Havana, Cuba, soldiers attend a protest demanding the release of five Cubans imprisoned in the United States outside the U.S. Interests Section ....
Herbie Hancock.(CENTER STAGE)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Jazz visionary Herbie Hancock has always been about the music. The celebrated pianist and composer signed his first recording contract with Blue Note Records in 1961 and was first recruited by trumpeter Miles Davis as a sideman in 1963. Hancock became a visionary, futuristic music ...
Michelle Williams: destiny's child singer follows stage, gospel success with new pop/R&B recording.(5 Questions FOR ...)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michelle Williams has a diverse career. Most recently starring on stage in The Color Purple as Shug Avery, Williams has been conquering every entertainment avenue available, including two Broadway productions [Aida and The Color Purple] and two ...
A spotlight on individuals moving onward & upward.(SPEAKING OF PEOPLE)(Hoyt Harper and Tim Braggs)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOYT HARPER In a nutshell, Hoyt Harper is the man in charge of the "customer experience" at every Sheraton Hotel around the world. He oversees everything from the uniforms the staff wears to the tile lining the hotel lobby. He's also managing ...
Screenwriter/freelance comic book writer/actor.(Cool JOB)(Kevin Grevioux)(Interview)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... KEVIN GREVIOUX, 45 If you are a fan of the vampire/werewolf saga Underworld, you might want to know Kevin Grevioux, its creator. He's the brain behind the movie and the personification of the character Raze, a werewolf. Grevioux writes comic books and screenplays. He ...
Let's embrace our heritage of many cultures: celebrate how diverse Black people are.(SISTERS PEAK)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Many people who call themselves Black in the United States aren't fully Black at all. One would do better to consider them multiethnic. Being of multicultural heritage myself, I found it extremely difficult as a child to be true to myself. If I expressed or alluded to my true ...
The power of an HBCU: author outlines benefits of attending a historically Black college or university.(FOR BROTHERS ONLY)(historically black colleges and universities)(Personal account)
Sep 01, 2008; ... In the winter of 1988, I was a sophomore with strong grades, attending the University of Pittsburgh and majoring in pharmacy. I had recently shelved my freshman aspirations to walk-on the school's nationally ranked football team, and my grades were beginning to slip as a result of fighting ...
For men: medical screenings can be lifesavers: know what tests you need and when you need them.(HOUSE CALL)
Sep 01, 2008 ... It is, without question, one of the toughest things to do--persuade men to go to the doctor regularly. Despite the benefits of doing so, some men can find all kinds of reasons for not making that appointment that could possibly save their lives, or at least contribute to a healthier life. ...
Listening is key to good communication.(EBONY ADVISOR)
Sep 01, 2008; ... As a pastor for more than 32 years, I have participated in my fair share of weddings as well as having had the pleasure of counseling many couples. I am a big fan of marriage--when it's right. But getting it right can be as difficult as baking a souffle in a wood-burning stove. ...
Finance 101: money-management skills for college students & parents.(MONEY TALKS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sticker shock today isn't limited to just the gas pump. The cost of college tuition is perpetually on the rise, but what about the other expenses that come with college living? "The cost of attending college goes well beyond tuition," says ...
Buddy guy: legendary blues master penetrates the heart and soul with Skin Deep.(SOUNDING OFF)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BUDDY GUY is still on top of his game. The blues game. Along with B.B. King, there are no two finer representatives of the genre that originated in the fields of the Deep South and migrated North with the cotton pickers and sharecroppers. On his new ...
Marvin Sapp: gospel singer's 'Never Would Have Made It' strikes a universal chord across genres.(SOUNDING OFF)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Music fans in all genres are Thirsty for Marvin Sapp's latest project by the same title. Sapp's seventh solo project and its hit single "Never Would Have Made It" made radio history this year when it became the longest-running No. 1 radio single across all ...
Sean Garrett.(ALSO NOTED)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Sean Garrett has it all--the beats, the hooks, the money to make it all work. He's written songs for the best of the best, including Clara, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani and Chris Brown. And he now has joined a long list of songwriters-turned-stage-entertainers. But despite all this, the Brother ...
Ear candy: new releases.(SOUNDING OFF)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ICE CUBE, RAW FOOTAGE (LENCH MOB) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SEUN ...
Plugged in: Tasha Smith.(ALSO NOTED)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Right now I'm listening to Mary J. Blige's newest CD Growing Pains. It's one of my favorite CDs. That's my national anthem, 'It Ain't All Roses.' I also love the new albums from Israel Houghton and New Breed [A ...
Tears for Darfur: survivor of genocide in Sudan tells her story.(BOOKSHELF)(Tears of the Desert: A Memoir of Survival in Darfur)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008; ... TEARS OF THE DESERT: A MEMOIR OF SURVIVAL IN DARFUR (One World Hardcover, $25) by Halima Bashir with Damien Lewis is a brave memoir written by a Black African woman affected by the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region. Born into the Zaghawa tribe in the Sudanese desert, she was doted on by her ...
It Happened in Church: Stories of Humor from the Pulpit to the Pews.(BOOKSHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT HAPPENED IN CHURCH: STORIES OF HUMOR FROM THE PULPIT TO THE PEWS (Dafina Books, $12) by Patti S. Webster, with a foreword by singer and Pastor Donnie McClurkin, is an inspiring collection of humorous stories from ...
Clawing at the Limits of Cool: Miles Davis, John Coltrane and The Greatest Jazz Collaboration Ever.(BOOKSHELF)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CLAWING AT THE LIMITS OF COOL: MILES DAVIS, JOHN COLTRANE AND THE GREATEST JAZZ COLLABORATION EVER (Thomas Dunne book, $24.95, by Farah Jasmine Griffin and Salim Washington) examines the turbulent collaboration between Davis and Coltrane--who had quite ...
Catwalk.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CATWALK (Delacorte Press, $8.99) by Deborah Gregory, author of The Cheetah Girls series, follows four best friends ...
November Blues.(TOP SHELF)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NOVEMBER BLUES (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, $16.99) by Sharon M. Draper is the sequel to The Battle of Jericho and tackles the difficult topic of teen pregnancy in this novel that takes a no-holds-barred look at ...
Beacon Hills High.(TOP SHELF)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BEACON HILLS HIGH (Amistad/Harper Collins, $9.95) by Mo'Nique with Sherri McGee McCovey, is the first young adult novel by the popular comedian and best-selling author. The book ...
Drama High: Courtin' Jayd.(TOP SHELF)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DRAMA HIGH: COURTIN' JAYD (Dafina Books for Young Readers/Kensington Publishing Corp., $9.95) by L. Divine is the sixth in a fast-growing teen series ...
Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad.(TOP SHELF)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HARRIET TUBMAN: CONDUCTOR ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (Amistad/ Harper Collins Children's Books, $5.99) by Ann Perry is the life story of ...
The Sunday Brunch Diaries.(HOT PICK)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... * HOT PICK THE SUNDAY BRUNCH DIARIES (Broadway Books, $12.95) by Norma L. Jarrett is the follow-up to the best selling Sunday Brunch and brings together five female ...
What's on your nightstand?(Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008; ... BODY DRAMA: REAL GIRLS, REAL BODIES, REAL ISSUES, REAL ANSWERS By Nancy Redd [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Body Drama is one of the first books out there to address the problems young women have with body image in a very real way. I read the book as part of my research for ...
Go Long!(KIDS' CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GO LONG! (A Paula Wiseman Book/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $15.99) by Tiki & Ronde Barber with Paul Mantell is the follow-up to last year's popular ...
Why War is Never a Good Idea.(KIDS' CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In WHY WAR IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA (HarperCollins Children's Books, $16.99) by Alice Walker, ...
Pilot Pups.(KIDS' CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PILOT PUPS (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $15.99) by Michelle Meadows, illustrated by Dan ...
You Can Do It!(KIDS' CORNER)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] YOU CAN DO IT! (Little Simon Inspirations, $16.99) by Tony Dungy, illustrated by Amy Bates, is the first children's book by the NFL Super Bowl-winning head ...
Congressional Black Caucus: Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference: party with a purpose in Washington, D.C.(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Conference news)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008; ... In a historic year promising political change, the Black lawmakers' annual conference in Washington, D.C., is poised to celebrate history. U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown of Florida and Gregory W. Meeks of New York will serve as honorary co-chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's ...
September: what's happening where?(TRAVEL GUIDE)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... CHICAGO * UniverSoul Circus. Washington Park. Sept. 9-Oct. 12. universoulcircus.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CINCINNATI * National Baptist Convention, USA. Sept. 8-12. nationalbaptist.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. * Underground ...
Fragrance fix: sensuous: some scents evoke femininity in an intimate way. These are leaders among ladylike fragrances.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... One of the easiest ways to update your style is with a fresh new fragrance. Warm, woody blends stand out this season to evoke sensuality and sophistication. From perfume packed in beautiful bottles to the best fashion-inspired blends, we present our favorite fragrances for fall. ...
All man.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Brothers who enjoy a fresh fragrance will love fall's assortment of signature scents 1. Sean John Unforgivable ($57, Macy's) emanates a scent of Italian bergamot, Sicilian leaves, cashmere accords and Moroccan tangerine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Annick ...
Unisexy.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Some fragrances work as well for him as for her. Here's this season's harvest that you can share: 1. Chanel Allure Homme Sport ($80, available at Macy's) adds sparkling citrus to give this sporty blend a burst of energy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Creed ...
Control.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Whether you wear your hair curly or straight, one product can change your style from ordinary to extraordinary. Gel gives short styles staying power, mousse lifts limp locks and hairspray holds hair in place. Transform your tresses with the following pro picks: 1. Organic Root ...
Sock style.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Give your fall fashion lineup the finish it needs with a dress-sock refresh. That's right, gentlemen, it's time to slide open that sock drawer to shed light on the most neglected accessory in your wardrobe. Tips: 1. Avoid synthetic fabrics that trap moisture and hold ...
Wash and wear and wear: modern updates for laundry and fabric care.(BEAUTY & STYLE ESSENTIALS)(Buyers guide)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With innovative, eco-friendly cleansers and modern chemistry in the mix, doing laundry is no longer a routine and boring chore. Detergents and fabric-care products have made keeping your wardrobe crisp easier on the pocketbook as well. Extending the ...
The real Michelle Obama: who is this woman ... who defies stereotypes as she and her husband pave a path no African-American has walked before? She attends to her family, maintains her friendships and makes time to sculpt those amazing arms ...(Interview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's 11 o'clock on a Wednesday morning as Michelle Obama glides comfortably onto the set of the popular daytime talk show The View wearing a black-and-white floral, sleeveless dress. The wife of perhaps the next President of the United States of America ...
An Ebony exclusive: from a mother's eyes Mrs. Marian Robinson talks about her daughter, Michelle Obama.(Q A)(Interview)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MARIAN ROBINSON is a 71-year-old woman who is grounded and straightforward, devoted to her children-Craig and Michelle--and proud of who they've become. She's the widow of Fraser Robinson, who died in 1990. She is the grandmother of four. And she is the ...
Affordable chic.(Buyers guide)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Looking good has never been so accessible. Thanks to mass retailers engaging high-end designers, the average consumer can buy fabulous fashion at low prices. Think Isaac Mizrahi and Keenan Duffty for Target. Vera Wang for Kohl's. Abaete and alice + olivia ...
Black out: what has happened to the black models?
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ten years ago, an interviewer asked me about why there were so few Black models on magazine covers. I said, "We'll probably see a Black president before we'll see a Black editor of Vogue." Obviously, I didn't know about Barack Obama then. However, I did ...
Class is in: the 'new' look of uniforms.(Buyers guide)
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] School uniforms get smart with stylish details, and parents can add some fashion spice while staying within the dress code with some uniform options. Look for sweaters with decorative ribbon details for girls or novelty buttons for boys. Pants and skirts ...
The 51st Annual Ebony Fashion Fair presents the runway report 2008-2009: what's hip. What's hot. What's now!
Sep 01, 2008 ... AFTER LAST YEAR'S CELEBRATION OF THE EBONY FASHION FAIR'S 50TH ANNUAL TOUR, the world's largest traveling fashion show continues its tradition when it kicks off the 51st annual tour in Tinley Park, Ill., on Sept. 3. As has been the case for more than a half-century, the tour ...
A letter from Sudan: hope amid country's tragedy.
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sudan's second civil war officially ended in 2005, but despite the political autonomy that Southern Sudan gained from that nearly 25-year conflict, unrest continues there--along with its byproducts (slavery, rape and the displacement of citizens). Now it ...
A leader's vision: New York Governor David A. Paterson, legally blind, guides state through scandal to take on new role.
Sep 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The door swings open and New York State Gov. David A. Paterson barrels in, taking dead aim at the brown rectangular shape in the front of the room. With no sight in his left eye and a right eye so limited that combined he has been legally blind ...