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The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors (Third World Press, $14.95), a collection of essays by Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, a [...]

THE arrival of volume I of the complete papers of Martin Luther King Jr. is one of those rare publishing events that generate as much excitement in the cloistered confines [...]

Books, words, a symphony of sermons, these were the life's blood of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (pictured preparing the manuscript for one of his major books). This [...]

WRAPSACKS introduces reusable cloth gift wrap bags that are just as delightful as the gifts within. Hand-dyed in the batik tradition, Wrapsacks come in a variety of sizes and designs. [...]

The article presents a comparison of electronic book readers (e-readers) including the Amazon Kindle, the Sony Reader, and the Apple iPad.

The article focuses on rap musician Wiz Khalifa. His success with the music "Black and Yellow" that is an ode to the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and Khalifa's hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mentioned. His songwriting technique in the music album "Rolling Papers" which refers to marijuana is discussed. Khalifa's birth name Cameron Jibril Thomaz is noted. He mentions how his performance name was chosen.

The article features Kara Walker, an African American woman visual artist and a professor at Columbia University in New York. She received her master's in fine arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. An overview of the success of her first exhibition at the Drawing Center in New York in 1994 is presented. A description of her portraits from black paper and her large murals is outlined.

Focuses on the bitter controversy that has erupted in black America over whether we should celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. or Malcolm X. The hero in black history; What individuals are prepared to do to ensure that the heroes did not die in vain; Excerpted from a paper which appears in full in `Was Abraham Lincoln A White Supremacist and Other Essays.'

The article focuses on the career of Pulitzer Prize-winning African American playwright August Wilson and his return to Broadway. He purchased his first typewriter on April Fools' Day in 1965 with 20 U.S. dollars that his sister gave him for writing a term paper. Wilson constantly visited the public library reading Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, and other Black authors. His plays attempt to document the Black experience in contemporary America.

The article features African American Robert Maynard, who acquired the flagging "Tribune" morning newspaper of Oakland, California for 22 million dollars in 1983. In the process, in which he did not spend his own money, he reportedly became the first Negro editor, publisher and owner of a major daily newspaper. It is stated that by 1985, Maynard's presence had enhanced the paper's sensitivity to the minority community and that he has recruited many of its writers and editors to his staff.

The article traces the history of "Freedom's Journal," the first African American newspaper in New York City launched in 1827. The publication was launched through the efforts of young African American leaders Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm, who served as the paper's first senior editor and junior editor, respectively. The newspaper served as a channel for African American opinions and was established in response to the criticisms of the White community led by a group of city editors.

This article presents product reviews for holiday entertaining items including the Hats Off to 2013 Invitation from online invitation company Paperless Post, the Instax 7s Camera from photography company Fujifilm, and Paper Lanterns from party accessories manufacturer PaperLanternStore.com.

Several photographs of people in various countries are presented, including a Cuban model wearing a unique creation during a fashion show commemorating the anniversary of the Handmade Paper Workshop and participants in an anti-crime protest in Johannesburg, South Africa.

A calendar of cultural events for September 2015 is presented including Kick off Labor Day weekend at the Chicago Jazz Festival, performance of R&B artist Bilal at the Detroit Opera House and "Light, Paper, Process: Reinventing Photography" exhibit at Getty Center in Los Angeles, California.

The article reviews products that are manufactured or sold by Black people, such as African American dolls by Dr. Lisa Williams, stationary from effie's paper, and volume one of the DVD-video "Spirit of the Church: A Celebration of Black Gospel Music."

The article evaluates several fashion, home decor, and personal beauty products inspired by the East Asian motifs of rich red hues and delicate embroidery including the Jason Wu Daphne Clutch bag, the Daniela Swaebe Diamond Dragon Earrings, and the Asian Home Paper Lantern accent light.

The article focuses on the prevalence of identity theft in the U.S. Nearly ten million of people in the U.S. are victims of identity theft which costs them a lot of money. The personal information used for identity theft are mentioned. Some tips to avoid identity theft are mentioned, including using secure online banking and requesting electronic bills and statements instead of papers.

The article presents tips for parents in teaching their children about recycling and conservation at an early age. For preschoolers, parents can help toddlers create recycled art projects by removing the paper from old crayons and melting the crayons down. Parents of grade school students can show their child how to use refillable pens, pencils and toner cartridges.

Presents budgeting tips for the Christmas holiday celebration. Ways of avoiding the expense of wrapping paper; Advantages of opening a Christmas club account; Creation of cherished gifts that do not drain the savings.

Provides tips on tax planning. Importance of filing important papers together; Technique in maximizing tax refund.

Wiping her mouth with a scrunched-up paper napkin, Mary J. Blige finally comes up for air. Seconds later; she dives back in with her plastic fork, this time determined to [...]

The article focuses on several papers in the periodical about African Americans that generated many reactions from readers. Some of articles with unexpected reader responses include "Black on Black Crime" in the August 1979 issue and "What Must Be Done About Children Having Children" in the March 1985 issue. The June 1985 issue will focus on the plight of Black farmers.

DO you press the elevator button at work with your elbow? When using a public restroom, do you flush the toilet with your foot and use paper towels to open [...]

IT FEELS GOOD WHEN YOUR PAPERS ARE LEGIT The red and blue flashing lights almost blinded me, and the siren was deafening. Through my rearview mirror, I could see the [...]

1. In Old Havana, Cuba, a Cuban model wears a unique creation during a fashion show commemorating the anniversary of the Handmade Paper Workshop. 2. In Johannesburg, South Africa, demonstrators [...]

Superstar singer Dionne Warwick puts her life's motto--'If you think it, you can do it!'--on paper with a new children's book, SAY A LITTLE PRAYER (Running Press, $17.95). The book [...]

Dean P. Baquet is editor of the Los Angeles Times. He is the first African-American to hold the post. Baquet joined the paper in 2000 as managing editor. Prior to [...]

He had a degree from Harvard University and a draft letter from the NBA. But a few months after pocketing these priceless papers, James Brown found himself back at home, [...]

Presents information on several gift products. Bejeweled pens from Midnight Velvet; Heart-shaped casserole from Le Creuset; Valentine's Oil perfume from Warm Spirit; Sweet Heart Deluxe diamond and steel ladies' watch from Ice Tek.

Features several beauty and commercial products. Information on the Good Stuff cosmetic line from Lauren Hutton; Pens from Sangria; Color Cubes lip-gloss from Fashion Fairs; Sunglasses from Chanel; Ceiling fan available at Modern Fan.

HER heroic story-the story of a movement and its beginnings been told countless times in books and scholarly papers, in magazine articles and documentaries, in movies, plays and television programs. [...]

Christmas has become so commercialized that the true meaning of the season has almost gotten lost. While it is common to give expensive, store-bought presents, gifts that you bake will [...]

Tyra Banks doesn't like to spend money. Or, at least, not a lot of it. Or, at least, not frivolously. There is, however, always an exception to the rule. Like [...]

If you or a family member are watching calories this holiday season--surprise!--you do not have to give up holiday desserts. By using a few different ingredients, you can enjoy tasty [...]

You hear it all the time, people complaining about not having enough hours in the day to do some of the things they really want to do, and that includes [...]

EBONY MAGAZINE'S 2008 SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMES IN MANY FORMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS PROGRAM DISCIPLINE AWARDS AIA/AAF SCHOLARSHIP Architecture $500-$2,500 PROGRAM c/o Mary Felber Minority/Disadvantage Scholarships The American Architectural [...]

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 [...]

One of the largest monthly expenses for many families is groceries. So how do you plan healthy menus for your family without breaking the bank? It's a misconception that eating [...]

Help your child create a 'best of fall' fashion mixtape by sampling all of the season's chart-toppers. Jump it off with some old-school style. Both big sister and little sister [...]

Tomatoes--loaded with vitamins, minerals and the antioxidant lycopene--are the main ingredient in thousands of dishes. Incredibly, there are more than 4,000 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from the small cherry tomato [...]

Eating is one of the basic pleasures of life, and with so many weight-related conditions plaguing our community, it is important that we understand the role food plays in health [...]

No meal is complete without side dishes. With the entree getting most of the attention, side dishes are often overlooked, but sometimes they can be the real star of the [...]

'What kind of Indian are you?' A 5-year-old White boy with startling blue eyes asked the question. Both he and Marilyn Vann, the girl to whom he directed his inquiry, [...]

They've been called the 'glam squad.' these industry insiders and image-makers. They are the few--usually invisible creative team--whose skillful hands guide the golden comb. the gilded powder puff and velvet [...]

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE. But many of us are still in denial. Yes, we know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among African-Americans, with 30 percent more [...]

Two of her sons were murdered. Three of her nephews killed. If anything happened to her precious grandbabies, her heart just might stop. So Isaura Mendes stomps and stamps for [...]