Blackgirl Magazine articles from September 2004

Blackgirl Magazine archives from September 2004

Dear Blackgirls.
September 1, 2004... Dear Blackgirls, Wow, what an intense 3 months this has been. I am sure those of you who are in high school may agree. It is my pleasure to finally bring you another issue of Blackgirl Magazine, one that has had to face many challenges....

First fruits: our elders speak.(general personality development)(Excerpt)
September 1, 2004... As a child, my Mama use to take me to many of the lectures of Dr. Amos Wilson's at the United African Movement forums in Brooklyn, NY and Harlem, U.S.A. where some of the best minds and scholars like Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Dr. Yosef ben...

Jason Kyra.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... 1 Jason Kyra Author: Dana Davidson Publisher: Jump at The Sun Hyperion Books Jason Vincent is Cross High's Basketball star, and one of the most popular guys in school. Brainy Kyra Evans isn't. But she doesn't much care what...

20 years Knocking.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
September 1, 2004... 2 20 years Knocking Author: Claudia Marie Lee Publisher: Self Published 20 Years Knocking is a book written for ages 13 to 29 years olds. According to Claudia Lee, "This seems to be the Independent age range of entering...

Secret Shame.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
September 1, 2004... 3 Secret Shame Author: Alexus Rhone Publisher: Unshackled Publishing "Secret Shame" by Alexus Rhone is an awesome story about a young girl named Trek Baden who deals with a difficult move from her hometown South Park to...

Who Am I Without Him?(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
September 1, 2004... 4 Who Am I Without Him? Author: Sharon G. Flake Publisher: Jump At the Sun Books Growing up Black in America presents adolescents with many difficult issues, including pride, identity, and self acceptance. Yet girls of all...

Miss Fit Fitness DVD.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Video Recording Review)
September 1, 2004... 5 Miss Fit Fitness DVD Producer: Teruko Productions The MissFit fitness DVD allows girls to create whatever workout routine inspires them and best fits their personality. You can choose three exciting workouts, yoga, hip hop...

My life with Sickle Cell Anemia.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... 6 My life with Sickle Cell Anemia Author: Tysheba Randall Publisher: Higher Standard Publishers Tysheba Randall was one of our first editors at Blackgirl Magazine and we featured some of her writing in our premiere issue. All...

Giving Away the Keys.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
September 1, 2004... 7 Giving Away the Keys Author: Bruce R. Gibbs Publisher: You Will Learn Books This is a book written by a college professor giving students insight to making college successful as well as fun. Gibbs gives advice on topics...

Dwight Howard: NBA Basketball player.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(National Basketball Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... On June 24, 2004 Dwight David Howard achieved his dream by becoming the #1 pick in the NBA Draft, at the age of 18, when he was selected by the Orlando Magic. Named 'Mr. Basketball' in his native state of Georgia, he led Atlanta's Southwest...

Donald Young: tennis player.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... One to keep your eye on is 15 yr old African American Donald Young. This young man has been hitting grand slams since 1999 when he captured the boys' u-12 singles title at the Copper Bowl. A Chicago native, Young now resides in Atlanta, Georgia...

Nefatari: singer.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... A fresh new sound is wafting through the air, the sound of Hip Hop/R & B solo sensation, Nefatari, who is taking the ear of celebrities like P.Diddy, Mary J. Blige, James Mtume, and others. With style, intelligence, beauty, and a tremendous...

Culture hair products.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Culture is a professional line of hair care products designed to meet the unique needs of natural and relaxed hair. Formulated with moisturizing conditioners like Vitamin E, Wheat Protein, and Keratin, Culture maximizes moistures and minimizes...

Operation P.E.A.C.E.: Entrepreneurial Program.(People, Places and Things You Should Know About)(Positive Education Always Creative Elevaton. )
September 1, 2004... Operation P.E.A.C.E.: Entrepreneurial Program Contact: Latoya Keys 773.851.6725/770.612.1453 The Operation P.E.A.C.E. Entrepreneurial Program provides an opportunity for Youth to learn the logistic of entrepreneurship. This free...

Professor B.(TEACHER'S CORNER)(Professor Everard Barrett)
September 1, 2004... Professor Everard Barrett (or "Professor B" as people fondly refer to him) is a mathematics educator whose strategies and methods for teaching have produced huge gains in math scores on virtually all the national standardized tests that are far...

Destiny's Child.(Interview)
September 1, 2004... There is no question that Destiny's Child will be recorded as one of the most popular groups of our times. Hailing from Houston, Texas these young ladies have shown us what it means to have drive, determination, will, love, and unity....

Prince.(African American popsingers)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... Guess what? I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Prince, yes Prince. The Man who gave us Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, and Cinnamon Girl whose video stars one of my favorite actresses, Keisha Castle Hughes. Sometimes considered...

A word from the wise.
September 1, 2004... The Race needs workers, not leaders. --Carter G. Woodson If you are deaf, dumb, and blind to what's happening in the world, you're under no obligation to do anything. But if you know what's happening and you don't do anything but sit...

The bling is doused in blood.
September 1, 2004... What do rapper 50 Cent and a little Congolese boy in Africa have in common? Diamonds. At every red carpet affair, celebrities and the wealthy alike bedeck themselves in thousands, sometimes millions of dollars worth of diamond jewelry, vying to...

Rhythm of life.(breast self examination )
September 1, 2004... Did you know the primary function of the breast is to produce nourishing milk for a baby? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this society the breast is not associated as being food supply for babies. Instead, they are glorified as a sex symbol....

Raven Symone.(African American actress)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... When the name Raven Symone comes to mind, who do you think of, you think of Mr. Cosby's demanding granddaughter from the Cosby Show. Many years later, and all grown up, this young woman, has released three albums, and starred in a number of...

Aleisha Allen.(Interview)
September 1, 2004... Many of you might have seen her in School of Rock, but you haven't seen the last of of this bright, upcoming star, Aleisha Allen. A native, of New York City, my hometown, this young lady not only manages a demanding school schedule but a...