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SPORTS
arberShop Magazine is an upscale
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lifestyle magazine that pays homage
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to our first and eldest community center, the black barber shop. For
decades African Americans have met in the barber shop not only for grooming but to pass on information, to gather information, to talk sports, talk about current events, to talk about issues that plague our community to read the latest relevant
18 THE HORNETS PuBliShEr
T. Sinclaire Arlene Culpepper StAff WritEr
Hicham Kasbi Art DirEctor
in the African American community, not only for being trusted, but for being some of our first successful entrepreneurs.
complete. Each issue of BarberShop Magazine in a
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barber shop will be read by at least 100 individuals at least twice per month; African American males visit the barber shop for grooming on at least three occasions per month.
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REGULARS 06 CAREER OPTIONS
Barbering is once again on the fast track when it comes to the list of rapidly growing career options
2011 proved to be an immensely successful year for the New Orleans Saints
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16 MIDDLE EAST UNREST
This alleged publicizing of blasphemous content
has kicked off in full swing and will prove to be another major nail biting event
14 MICHAEL JACKSON RIP
The father is the pillar of support for a child and the support and guidance of a father is pivotal in framing the decisions
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30 BILLIONS N SANDY AID
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scandal is the one of the biggest controversies that has ever surrounded the New Orleans Saints
Department has been long since involved in ill activity and complaints regarding excessive use of violence, discrimination and foul play.
13 HOW TO?
setting up a business from scratch is not child’s play. TO OUR READERS: Before beginning any significant changes in diet or exercise, individuals should consult with a physician or health professional. The materials in this publication are for reader information, and should not be perceived as medical or health advice.
F E AT U R E S
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and just laugh. Barbers have always held high status
A haircut takes between 30 to 45 minutes to
New Orleans Hornets has one of the most promising squads in the Southwest Division
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publication and on lots of occasions talk nonsense
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NEW ORLEANS
24 PLIGHT OF
UNEMPLOYMENT
The rate of unemployment in African Americans went to a record high in the past couple of months
College football is at its hottest peak this year.
34 BOUNTY GATE ISSUE
The sudden death of the King of Pop brought about severe cracks. The end of an episode that exposed painful party divisions inside Congress and out.
36 OBAMA’S GUN MEASURES
Obama’s sweeping gun-control package faces an uncertain future.
44 WILD WAYNE
He is as as legendary as they come.
50 DREAM TEAM something truly new in entertainment...
54 R&B TASHA
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