How to make status bar black?

[JohnnyCSx]

Anyone know how to do this? Also how to make the status bar font another color so it's readable. I don't mind if it's a bit of work. Please let me know! Thanks

 

[watskyhotsky]

easiest thing to do is wait for a Gingerbread custom rom. the bar is black and if its a CM7 rom the entire thing can be themed