BEAUTY: SECRET TIPS TO SURVIVING IN THE INDUSTRY
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
ONE LOVE
MYA
BOB MARLEY, AN EPIC MOVIE TO WATCH
TAKES US DOWN MEMORY LANE
TRAVEL
CUISINE
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA FOR BLACK HISTORY, LOVE, CULTURE AND ADVENTURE
TASTE THESE DELICIOUS ATLANTA DISHES
KANDI
BURRUSS
ON HER RETURN TO BROADWAY…
FEBRUARY-MARCH 2024
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08 / Opener Carlton Jones setting new standards in fashion By Dr. Courtney Hammonds
10 / O n the Shelf Purchase the latest books: Fools
Pardise; Addressing Family Matters; Invisible Generals By Leslie E. Royal
12 / Next Brandee Younger is bridging the gap
between traditional classical instrument and modern music By Tash Van Domien
13 / BeautyEntrepreneur Johanne Brierre shares her journey with NYBeautySuites By Francesca Andre
14 / P ets Tips for short-term rentals and accommodations By Annita Thomas
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16 / M usic The sultry singer, Goapelé talks about her seventh studio album, Colours! By LeKeisha Edwards
COLUMNS 18 / Humanitarian Dr. Charles McMillan is a veterinarian with a good goal. By Tash Van Doimen
20 / HBCU Say it loud, I’m Black and I’m a proud HBCU graduate. By Michelle DeShields
22 / Black History 48 hours in the city of Memphis, Tennessee By Annita Thomas
24 / Chef Our easy to-do recipes for a spring day! By Jonell Whitt
26 / Health Dr. John Lipman is championing fibroid awareness with Black women. By Michelle DeShields
28 / Travel These unique destinations around Atlanta are worth the visit. By Leslie E. Royal
SPOTLIGHT 50 / Spotlight Dolapo Erinkitola keeps rising to the top; Jessica Antoine is all about Haitian life; Thelma Brown creates indie movies
ET CETRA 06 / Pub Letter 56 / Last Word Bob Marley’s One Love movie
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