StarChild August 2009 Edition

More than a magazine. It’s a movement.

haute couture

fashion

extravaganza

For guys eyes:Bold new watches for under $300

Ways to step up your style game

extravaganza

Sick and tired of being sick and tiredDepression and the African American Woman

By: Tyra Ellis

LADIES:

Why settle for being

average when you can

be STARTASTIC?Tips to take you to the next level

Presents the official launch of

We’ve earned our stars, now it’s time to let the kids shine! Here at StarChild, we believe that each childhas the potential for greatness; and throughour youth division, 2857 we aim to inspire,motivate, enlighten and equip youth withpractical nuggets of wisdom to help launchthem into a productive future.them into a productive future.

Created and spearheaded by Angel Campbell(StarChild’s Executive Vice-President,Innovations) 2857 represents the bus numberthat Rosa Parks sat in and started arevolution. It is in this same spirit that we areencouraging the youth to push their own startbutton and be the change we wish to see. Themain goal of 2857 is to help nurture theyouth’s individual talents and gifts and tap intotheir innate star power in order to bringchange and positive action to urbancommunities across the globe.

Be on the lookout for us this fall as we launchthe 2857 Afterschool Program. To requestadditional information, contact us [email protected] or via phone at

219.290.0083.

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“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory

of the Lord is risen upon thee. “ Isaiah 60:1

Having swagger is so 2008. For the ‘09 and beyond, it’s

about being startastic! It’s walking in a room and having

your star power command the crowd. It’s beyond having all

eyes on you. It’s that hypnotizing presence that makes people

want to know who you are.

Maybe you’ve mastered confidence. But being startastic is the

embodiment of being GODfident; letting who you are on the

inside show by how you present yourself on the outside.

Not sure how to tap into your star power? Let the next few

pages help to start you on your way….

A fierce outfit is wonderful. But a fierce

outfit and DOPE accessories are the

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INSPIRATION POINT 1:

Celebrity Celebrity Celebrity Celebrity AccessorizationAccessorizationAccessorizationAccessorization

outfit and DOPE accessories are the

difference between you and the next chick.

The key to making an outfit your own is by

the accessories you choose to accompany the

outfit. Take a cue from the celebrity photos

we have here. Same exact outfit, but on each

person they look different.

A tip to make an outfit totally STARTASTIC?

Channel your favorite celebrity or style icon

and try to pimp out your outfit according to

how you think that celeb would rock it. With

their style and your vision, the sky is the limit

as to how awesome your wardrobe can be.

You’ll be surprised at how many eyes are on

you when you shift your style games

paradigm. Dare to go the unexpected path.

After all, who said stars have to fit in?

Many of the most stylish women in

the world have not been great

beauties , but have drawn from an

enormous amount of

self-confidence. Same thing goes

with the women on this page.

Their beauty may be up for debate,

but not the confidence they exude.

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It’s about who It’s about who It’s about who It’s about who you ARE, not you ARE, not you ARE, not you ARE, not what you’re what you’re what you’re what you’re

NOT!NOT!NOT!NOT!

Style comes from within,. It’s knowing who you

are and who you want to be; not from wanting to

be somebody else, or wanting to be thinner,

shorter, taller, prettier.

Take steps to exude confidence with every piece of

clothing you wear.

?Your guy may tell you that he prefers you not to wear make up but

real talk, if you gave him the following pictures …

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paintpaintpaintpaint

which one do which one do

you think he’d you think he’d

proudly show proudly show

off to his family off to his family ?The truth of the matter is that make-up can make a person, and lack

thereof can break a person. Would YOU buy a magazine with picture A

as the cover? Probably not so much. Not because she is unattractive, but

because the look (or rather, lack thereof) is totally uninspiring.

When people see you, they should be inspired. The complete look of

who you are should entice people to want to draw in to you. And on

ESPECIALLY sucky days, you know, when you wake up on the wrong side

of the bed? Those should be the days you SERIOUSLY turn up the gusto

when it comes to how you look. Remember, perception is reality. How

people view you helps shape how people treat you.

off to his family off to his family

and friends? and friends? AB

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Make Up Tips by StarChild’s official make up

artist, Danielle Carter of Phenomenal Phaces

Have you always wanted

your eyes to look like this,

but didn’t know how to

achieve the look?

Follow these steps to get a polished

and airbrushed eyeshadow effect:

First wash face with your normal

The Best Eye shadows

120 & 88 Palette from Coastal Scents

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Ben Nye Theatrical Make-up

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MAC

www.macmakeup.com

Urban Decay

www.urbandecay.com(also available at your

local Sephora or Ulta Cosmetic stores)

Bobbi Brown

www.bobbybrowncosmetics.com

NYX First wash face with your normal

cleaner then towel dry . Use desired

moisturizer. Place a piece of tape on

both sides of eyebrow coming all the

way down towards the bottom

(side) of the eye. The tape can be

inexpensive like scotch tape, which

does not hurt when pulling it off. Make

sure that you do not place tape on

eyebrows because OUCH! That will

hurt! Apply the desired color using an

eye shadow brush. For a more

dramatic look apply more than one

color; a light color for the lid and a

dark color for the inner crease of the

eye . Use a blending brush (I

recommend MAC 224 blending brush)

to blend both colors . Once colors are

applied, remove tape from each side

of the eye and voila! You should have

the airbrush effect with beauty and

perfection.

NYX

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Bitch-slap cosmetics

www.bitchslap-cosmetics.comAdditional tip: Try ebay.com for great deals!

STARTASTIC MASCARA TIP

Make sure eyelashes are clean and dry.

Use an eyelash brush to detangle lashes.

Using blue mascara, give fine strokes from

underneath the lash line then begin

to bring strokes to the tip of eyelash.

Wait 2-3 minutes to avoid clumping, then

apply a second coat. To complete the

look, apply black mascara in the same

method as the blue mascara. Make sure

there is no clumping and eyelashes are

free from sticking together using a plain

eyelash brush. The use of the blue

mascara gives the face a more dramatic

look, leaving lashes looking blunt and

thick and making your eyes pop !

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Rocking the Rocking the Rocking the Rocking the right makeright makeright makeright make----up up up up at the right at the right at the right at the right

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The “I just rolled

out of bed “LookDaytime /

Casual look

Dramatic /

Evening look

Halle Berry

Beyonce

He says he doesn’t like it

when you wear make-up.

What this likely means is

that you’re not wearing it

correctly or you are

wearing too much. MAC

lipglass lips are for

admiring not kissing. Use

the pictorial on the right to

help you differentiate

between a non-look, a

daytime look and a

dramatic evening look.

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Pamela Anderson

Jennifer Lopez

Rihanna

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Comfortable doesn't have to mean boring. Don't play it too safe. You

should wake up in the morning and be inspired by what is in your

wardrobe: 20 black skirts tend to offer little inspiration; one white beaded

vintage skirt offers a lot.

4 Items your wardrobe should contain: a little black dress, classic white

shirt, fitted dark denim jeans, black high heel pumps.

Trends can be cool, but can also be overrated. If you do happen to fall in

love with a trend, buy it now but wait a few years until it is "out of style" to

wear it.

The best time to buy is when you are travelling - something exotic that

nobody else will have back home and can usually be picked up for next to

nothing, because while fashion may be expensive, style doesn't have to be.

Don’t sleep on flea markets, thrift stores, Goodwill and Salvation Army Don’t sleep on flea markets, thrift stores, Goodwill and Salvation Army

shopping. It’s cool to find pieces from these places that you can bet no one

else will be rocking, and them mix them with something upscale or more

contemporary to create a look all your own.

Unpredictable is what is going to make you look different. Try diamonds

with ethnic beads, stripes and checks, leather and lace, masculine with

feminine. It takes time and trial to perfect but these "imperfect" mixes are

what style is about.

When rocking heels, don't go too high; if you can't walk, you will look

ridiculous. And be wary of teaming very high heels with a very short skirt -

hardly anyone can pull this off without looking tramp-esque.

Think big necklace or big earrings, not both.

Finally, remember style is not about being perfect. Looking like you're

always ready for a photoshoot is not style. Looking like you know how to

live, how to have fun and how to let your hair down is. Practice having a

purposefully deconstructed look; meaning something is always a bit off: Let

your hair be slightly messy, wear unmatching accessories, wear your shirt

slightly wrinkled. Perfection is over-rated. Looking good never is!

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Show us YOUR stars! If you or someone you know has a star tattoo and would like to be featured in StarChild Ink, send us a picture to [email protected].

My first star tattoos (3 stars on

my neck) were kind of spur of

the moment. I picked up a

thing for different star tattoos

and started getting them all

over my body! My favorite ones

are the stars on each eye

because you don't see facial

tattoos that often!

About my stars…

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Crunch Gym Feels the BurnNew York City-based Crunch gym beganas a basement aerobics studio in theEast Village in 1989 -- one withoutlocker rooms or air conditioning. Overthe past 20 years, it has grown inpopularity -- largely on a reputation forcreative classes, such Hip-Hop Aerobicsand Co-Ed Action Wrestling -- to 28locations around the country. But inMay the company filed for bankruptcy,citing unmanageable lease contracts. Inbankruptcy records, the gym's parentcompany, AGT Crunch Acquisitions, said

Filene's Basement dresses downThis bargain basement may have passedon a few too many deals to itscustomers. Filene's Basement filed forChapter 11 bankruptcy protection inMay with assets of up to $100 millionand liabilities of as much as five timesthat amount. The company said thecredit crunch coupled with consumerspulling back made its debt burdenunmanageable. Fellow discount retailerSyms agreed to pay $65 million for thecompany, which was actually founded ina Boston basement in 1909. Syms

Chicago Sun Times & ChicagoTribune The recession has cut intoadvertiser budgets, pulling vital dollarsfrom an industry already beingsqueezed. The owner of the LA Timesand the Chicago Tribune -- the TribuneCo. -- filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcyprotection at the end of 2008. Thebankruptcy filling was intended tolighten the company's debt load, whichTribune said it has been carrying since itwent private at the end of 2007. Tribunehas offered no timeline for its exit frombankruptcy, but it is operating normally

As consumers cut back, businesses are scrambling.

5 brands you know that are hitting the skids.

Brand Name Companies Go Bankrupt

company, AGT Crunch Acquisitions, saidit had at least $500 million in assets andliabilities. The company has sinceentered into a purchase agreement withNew Evolution Fitness Co., whosefounder also started 24-Hour Fitness.The company has closed two gyms --one in New York and another in SanFrancisco. A third gym was shut down,but replaced with another new gymaround the corner. Crunch plans to exitbankruptcy by the end of the summer.

Six Flags waves the white flagThe economy has been quite the thrillride for Six Flags. The New York City-based amusement-park operator wentbelly-up in June, unable to spin off $2.4billion in debt -- even on the Tilt-A-Whirl. But never fear: The chain's 20parks, which stretch from Montreal toMexico City, will remain open. TheChapter 11 filing is "strictly a financialrestructuring" of the company's debt,said President and CEO Mark Shapiro ina statement. The parks attracted 25million visitors in 2008, and thecompany made $275 million. "Six Flagshas been a favorite family destinationfor almost a half century. Our financialreorganization will best position ourparks to entertain millions of guests foranother 50 years," Shapiro added.

a Boston basement in 1909. Symsbought 23 of the retailer's 25 storeleases as well as its inventory -- whichincludes everything from Seven jeans toPrada merchandise. The stores willcontinue to operate under theFilene's Basement name.

Eddie Bauer packs up - againThe Washington-based clothing retailerfiled for Chapter 11 bankruptcyprotection in June. This is the company'ssecond spin through the courts. Itsprevious owner, Speigel Catalog, whichbought the company in 1988, had filedfor Chapter 11 in 2003. When Spiegelemerged in 2005, Eddie Bauer was spunoff and became a stand-alone companyfor the first time since it was firstacquired, by General Mills, in 1971.

When Eddie Bauer filed for bankruptcy,it claimed between $100 million and$500 million in assets, but just as muchin liabilities. Eddie Bauer intends to sellthe majority of its assets to CCMPCapital for $202 million, though biddingis still open.

CCMP has agreed to keep the majorityof the company's 371 stores open, aswell as its catalogue and Web siteoperations. Gift cards, however, willonly be honored until Sept. 1 or thecompany sells its assets -- whichevercomes first.

bankruptcy, but it is operating normallyduring the process.

Among scores of other struggling mediacompanies, the Sun-Times Media Group,which operates 59 newspapersthroughout the country, filed forChapter 11 protection at the end ofMarch. The media group cites a drasticfall off in print revenue sales, a weakeconomy, and a tax burden wracked upby previous management as factors inthe downfall. The Sun-Times MediaGroup has been slashing costs, butoperations continue as the companylooks for a buyer.

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Hen on the Foreman

Ingredients• 1 Cornish game hen, approximately 1 1/4 to 1

3/4-pounds

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• Nonstick cooking spray

DirectionsPreheat a George Foreman grill.

Place the game hen breast side down on a cutting

board. Using scissors or poultry shears, cut from the

neck to the tailbone to remove the backbone. Once

you remove the backbone you will be able to see

the inside of the bird. Make a small slit in the

cartilage at the base of the breastbone to reveal the

keel bone. Grab the bird with both hands on the ribs

and open up like a book, facing down towards the

cutting board. Remove the keel bone. Cut small slits

in the skin of the bird behind the legs and tuck the

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in the skin of the bird behind the legs and tuck the

drumsticks into them in order to hold them in place.

Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

Spray the bottom of the Grill with the nonstick

cooking spray. Place the bird, skin side up onto the

press, pray the skin side with non-stick cooking

spray and close the lid. Top the press with a 10-

pound weight and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until

the skin is golden brown.

Allow to rest 3 minutes before serving.

Chef Eric B. Lewis

Do you have formal training or

do you just kick a** with a

thread and a needle? A LITTLE BIT

OF BOTH! I NEVER KNEW HOW TO

SEW, THE RIGHT WAY AT LEAST, BUT

I ALWAYS HAD A KNACK FOR DESIGN

AND STYLING ITEMS TOGETHER! I

KNEW HOW TO DRAW AND WAS

ABLE TO FORECAST WHAT I

THOUGHT WOULD BE "HOT". AS MY

MOM AND SISTER WOULD SAY, AS A

CHILD I WAS VERY ECCENTRIC AND

CREATIVE WHEN IT CAME TO MY

WARDROBE. I GUESS IT PAID OFF,

CLEARLY.

What has been your biggest

success to date? MY BIGGEST

SUCCES TO DATE WAS WHEN I

MADE IT TO ST. LOUIS FASHION

WEEK. IT WAS A COMPETITION

AMONG ASPIRING DESIGNERS, AND I

And men?

SKINNY JEANS AND THE WHOLE

80'S BABY TREND. PLEASE

STOP! NO ONE SAID SKINNY

JEANS HANGING OFF YOUR BUTT

WAS HOT, ITS TACKY AND EVEN

MORE DREADFUL THAN THE

LEGGINGS!

What is a fashion trend you want

to single-handedly bring back

from the past?

RIPPED UP, BLEACHED

JEANS...ALTHOUGH THEY ARE

COMING BACK THIS YEAR, I

REALLY HOPE THEY STAY AROUND

A LOT LONGER.

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Creator of

Socialite by Veronica Ariel,

Status:ELITE for Men

Kelly Kupcake (the mini diva line)

AMONG ASPIRING DESIGNERS, AND I

MADE IT TO THE TOP 6. I WAS THE

ONLY CHICAGO DESIGNER. I DIDN'T

WIN THE CASH PRIZE BUT THE LEVEL

OF EXPOSURE AND NETWORKING

WAS PRICELESS! PROJECT RUNWAY

EMAILED ME PERSONALLY TO BE A

PART OF SEASON 6. I WAS INVITED

TO NUMEROUS FASHION WEEKS

THEREAFTER AND OVERALL I MET

SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE.

What do you see as the trend for

men and women for this fall/winter?

GRAY AND YELLOW ARE GOING TO

BE BIG! EVEN IF IT'S NOT, I'M GOING

TO ROCK THE HECK OUT OF THOSE

COLORS! I SEE SWEATER DRESSES

AND WIDE LEG PANTS COMING

BACK TO DOMINATE. FOR MEN, I

THINK THE METRO LOOK MAY BE

MORE SUCCESSFUL

What is one fashion trend you wish

would just die for women?

LEGGINGS!!! I LOVE THEM, BUT I'M

SO OVER THEM. ESPECIALLY THE

ONES WITH THE LACE ON THE

BOTTOM.

A LOT LONGER.

How can someone purchase your

clothing?

I DO ALL CUSTOM

WORK. CLIENTS CAN CONTACT

ME VIA EMAIL AT

[email protected]

TO SEE MORE OF MY WORK, VISIT

MYSPACE.COM/VERONICAARIELDESIGNS

AND

MODELMAYHEM.COM/SOCIALITE2007.

YOU CAN FIND ME ON FACEBOOK

UNDER MY FAN PAGE "HOUSE OF

VERONICA ARIEL". THERE YOU

CAN GET UPDATES ON

UPCOMING SHOWS, MODEL

CASTINGS, SAMPLE SALES AND

SOME OF MY WRITTEN WORK

TOO! OH YEAH, ANOTHER

PASSION OF MINE, POETRY.

STARTASTIC IS A GENDER NEUTRAL TERM

Women aren’t the only ones who have the right to be

startastic. Below are some fashion tips to help men get

their individual shine on:

Do your researchPay attention to what

celebrities are wearing. Take

notice of the latest trends and

within it find what works for

you. If you like a specific item

that you see a celeb wearing,

Fashion field tripsLooking to change up your style? One of the key things

to remember when elevating your fashion style is to

keep an open mind. You never know where style

inspiration may strike. A good place to start is by taking

a fashion field trip. Go in stores you normally don’t

frequent and check out the displays, pay attention to

the mannequins; go with the intention of looking and

trying on clothes, not purchasing. If you routinely shop

in the hood? Try checking out a high end department

For Guys EyesFor Guys EyesFashion Tips By: Eric B. Lewis

In matters of style,

swim with the

current; in matters of

principle, stand like a

rock.Thomas Jefferson

that you see a celeb wearing,

search the Internet to find out

how you too can own it.

Subscribe to men’s fashion

magazines to get inspiration

mailed directly to you each

month.

in the hood? Try checking out a high end department

store. If you only shop at the mall? Try going to a

boutique. If urban gear has been your thing, try going

in a store that your Caucasian counterparts frequent.

Make a conscious effort to venture in and see what

their mannequins are wearing, what they have on

display.

Personalize your styleDon’t be afraid to trick out an

outfit. Go to craft and fabric

stores to purchase small items

to accent your clothes.

Patches, letters, stones and

other garnishes can add

personal touches to outfits

that will mark your style.

Pre-Matched Outfits?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!Outside of jogging and sweatsuits, steer clear

of wearing pre-matched outfits. That is a

surefire way to make sure you look like

someone else in the room. Your goal is to

stand out, not blend in. When you shop, take

the time to find pieces that complement each

other. Once you find out what you like, pulling

an outfit together by yourself will come easy.

For Guys EyesFor Guys EyesFly watches for under $300

Penguin $185

"When a guy takes off his coat, he's not going

to fight. When a guy takes off his wristwatch,

watch out!“ - Al McGuire

Men's watches as we now know them were not very popular until

after World War II, when millions of men were issued small

wristwatches by their respective armies as a means of coordinating

missions and generally keeping them organized. After the war, these men

continued to wear their watches -- rather than carry them -- and the global wristwatch market was born.

Since then, advancements in movements and materials have allowed watchmakers to create fashionable,

utilitarian, and elegant timepieces for the various needs (or rather, wants) of men throughout the world.

These advancements have also meant that one can buy an excellent Swiss-made watch for under $500, or a

limited edition watch that can track several time zones at once with depth ratings of over 1,000 feet. Here

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The African The African The African The African The African The African The African The African

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In the mid-1990’s, 31 of Africa’s 53

countries were ravaged by civil war

or serious civil unrest, yet there is

no word for depression in most African languages.

Africa lives with

THE BROKEN HEARTED PRAYER

(Pillow Anguish)

I’m lost without you

I cannot breathe

Not once did I think

That you would leave

I was too blind to see

That your love wasn’t true

And I never thought cheating was something you would do

I adored you so muchAfrica lives with death and suffering and grief every day but to be alive is to talk and laugh, eat

and drink and dance.

Terrible times produce huge

strength.

Grief enhances joy.

Death invigorate living.

With my heart mind and soul

And now that you’re gone

My heart is not whole

You took away a part of me

That can never be recovered

When will the pain of a broken heart mend?

This I will soon discover…

So now I lay me down to sleep

I pray to the Lord my soul to keep

And if I should die before I wake

I pray to the Lord my heart to take

….so no one else can break it

-Genesis Jones

-© 1997

There are some in the African-Americancommunity who believe that depression is a sign ofweakness and don’tview depression as a legitimate health concern.African American women may not realize thatdepression is not a weakness, but an illness oftenresulting from various reasons. According to BlackWomen’s Health, “Clinicaldepression is not a “mood” that someone can“snap out of.” Untreated depression is the root ofdisability in women, the main cause of suicide, and

mainstream society. This cultivated stress takes atoll on them and can produce an erosion ofemotional and other physical health dilemmas.

Several factors cause stress in women for instancetaking on too many commitments at church, workor home; suffering financial stumbling blocks; andhaving agonizing disagreements with spouse,children and others. Purchasing a house, buying acar, getting married or having a baby can also bestressful. These situations, whether big or small,

An Eye on An Eye on An Eye on An Eye on Public Health Public Health Public Health Public Health in the in the in the in the

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Sick and Tired of Being Sick and TiredClinical Depression and African American Women

Sick and Tired of Being Sick and TiredClinical Depression and African American Women

disability in women, the main cause of suicide, andsecond only to heart disease. It is morewidespread in women than in men, as a matter offact, in the United States, the ratio is two to one.

Depression is misdiagnosed and is often anintangible illness for African-American women whoexperience anabundance of depressions and relentlesssymptoms. According to Barbara Jones Warren,author of Examining Depression among African-American women, she states that “If black womenconsult health professionals, they’re frequentlytold that they are hypertensive, run down, needexercise or are tense and nervous. AfricanAmerican women continue to complain of beingtired, weary, empty, lonely, and sad. Other womenfriends and family members may say, “We all feelthis way sometimes, it’s just the way it is for usBlack women.”

Those who have been assessed, said they weretold that physically everything is fine, knowing thatit wasn’t. They are often misdiagnosed, or mayhave withdrawn from treatment because of theirethnic, cultural and/or gender needs have not beenmet and they’re most likely not being available toparticipate in depression research studies.

Involved in multiple roles, many African-Americanwomen have role conflicts between their family’ssurvival and their own developmental needs inorder to make an effort to survive economicallyand improve themselves and their families through

stressful. These situations, whether big or small,positive or negative all are causes of stress.

Most of these women are single parents of multiplechildren, they often work outside the home andtend to work a second shift, take care ofhousework, children and older relatives and carrymost of the load financially. It has been proventhat on average women poorer than their malecounterparts, notably single mothers with youngchildren, many of whom don’t receive childsupport, and have to much to do in too little time.

The good news is depression is treatable andthere are combinations of causes that may causepeople to feeldepressed and that someone can’t just snap out ofit but they may need to be assessed and treated.

Children are no exception. Children as young as 3and 4 years old can suffer from this illness.

According to Dr. Charles Nemeroff, EmoryUniversity, there are several symptoms ofdepression, a very complex disease. Care you areconcerned that you or someone you love may besuffering from depression? Take the depressionself assessment quiz on the following page…

1. Do you feel sad, anxious or have an empty mood that does not go away?

2. Do you feel guilty, worthless or hopeless?

3. Do you have trouble concentrating, remembering or making decisions?

4. Do you feel very tired or lack energy?

Clinical Depression and African American Women cont’d…

DEPRESSION SELF ASSESSMENT TESTAccording to Dr. Charles Nemeroff, EmoryUniversity, there are several symptoms ofdepression, a very complex disease. If youanswer yes to five or more of these 10questions, consult with your physician. .

On an all about me note…

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personal battle with personal battle with personal battle with personal battle with

depressiondepressiondepressiondepressionThe summer following my first year of college, I tried to commit suicide. Prescription drugs, a bottle of liquor and on overwhelming sense that life was not worth living, were the three things that were going to help lead me to an early grave.

For as long as I can remember however, I had been more of a gray energy?

5. Do you have trouble sleeping, staying asleep or find that you are sleeping too much?

6. Do you have little interest in eating or find you are eating all the time?

7. Do you feel irritated or restless?

8. Do you have aches and pains that don't go away no matter what You do?

9. Do you have little interest or find little pleasure in activities, including sex?

10. Do you have thoughts of death or suicide?

For as long as I can remember however, I had been more of a gray cloud than a ray of sunshine. Each diary I wrote in contained sad and melancholy passages, my arms and legs sported scars from where I had cut myself to relieve some of my inner pain.

Thanks to the botched suicide attempt, I was able to understand the cause of all my angst and anguish. Turns out I wasn’t just a weird and emotional creature, but I was suffering from depression.

With group and one-on-one therapy sessions and the right medication, I was able to get on the path to developing wholeness, joy and a positive outlook.

To get a more in depth picture of what depression was to me, visit my blog at www.myspace.com/brandeejones.

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Fashion and style go hand in hand. Style being an individuals Fashion and style go hand in hand. Style being an individuals Fashion and style go hand in hand. Style being an individuals Fashion and style go hand in hand. Style being an individuals

artistic expression of who they are and fashion being the artistic expression of who they are and fashion being the artistic expression of who they are and fashion being the artistic expression of who they are and fashion being the

clothing options you choose to express your style. clothing options you choose to express your style. clothing options you choose to express your style. clothing options you choose to express your style.

Whether you’re minimal, classic, flashy or over the top, how Whether you’re minimal, classic, flashy or over the top, how Whether you’re minimal, classic, flashy or over the top, how Whether you’re minimal, classic, flashy or over the top, how

you dress should reflect who you aspire to be. you dress should reflect who you aspire to be. you dress should reflect who you aspire to be. you dress should reflect who you aspire to be.

Allow the following pages to inspire you to think outside the Allow the following pages to inspire you to think outside the Allow the following pages to inspire you to think outside the Allow the following pages to inspire you to think outside the

box and dare to make a fashion statement that embodies the box and dare to make a fashion statement that embodies the box and dare to make a fashion statement that embodies the box and dare to make a fashion statement that embodies the

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Be Inspired - Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week


Fashion is never in Fashion is never in Fashion is never in Fashion is never in

crisis because crisis because crisis because crisis because

clothes are always clothes are always clothes are always clothes are always

necessary.necessary.necessary.necessary.- Achille Maramotti


Elie SaabBe Inspired - Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week

Every generation laughs at theEvery generation laughs at theEvery generation laughs at theEvery generation laughs at the

old fashions, old fashions, old fashions, old fashions,

but followsbut followsbut followsbut follows

religiously religiously religiously religiously

the new.the new.the new.the new.- Henry David Thoreau


“Fashion anticipates, and elegance is

a state of mind ... a mirror of the time

in which we live, a translation of the

future, and should never be static.” Oleg Cassini


Fashions fade, Fashions fade,

style is eternal.Yves Saint Laurent


“The dress “The dress “The dress “The dress

must must must must

follow the follow the follow the follow the

body of a body of a body of a body of a

woman, woman, woman, woman,

not the not the not the not the

body body body body

following following following following

the shape the shape the shape the shape

of the of the of the of the

dress.” dress.” dress.” dress.”

Hubert de

Givenchy


“I don't understand how a woman can leave the

house without fixing herself up a little - if only

out of politeness. And then, you never know,

maybe that's the day she has a date with

destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as

possible for destiny.” – Co Co Chanel


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Models wears creations by Bulgarian fashion designers Livia Stoianovo and

Yassen Samouilov and Portugese designer Andre de sa Pessoa during the

presentation of their Haute Couture Fall Winter 2009-2010 collection for fashion

house' On Aura Tout Vu',


Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires

one with the desire to seem rather than to be. one with the desire to seem rather than to be. one with the desire to seem rather than to be. one with the desire to seem rather than to be.

Henry Fielding


Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is

something that comes after style. something that comes after style. something that comes after style. something that comes after style. ---- John Fairchild

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Each summer, Chene Park Amphitheater in Detroit Michigan reserves its Fridays for smooth

soul nights. Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing soulful Jazmine Sullivan open up for the

most amazing white boy singing today, Robin Thicke.

Jaz opened up her set by singing, “Bust Ur Windows”. Her voice is so powerful, I believe she

could do a whole concert without a mic. She freaked the song by performing it to a slower

beat, leaving me actually feeling sympathetic towards her, even though she was busting out

someone’s windows. Toward the end of the song, they turned up the tempo and finished

rocking it out.

Jaz’s look was hot! She strutted across the stage in a pair of black and gold stacked stilettos

that I couldn’t bare to walk in!

Her set wasn’t long, as she was just the opening act but I was glad she performed, “I Want

Your Best Friend….SWITCH!” the one song on her CD that she said, “…didn’t quite fit, but

everyone liked.” It had a totally different feel than all of her songs and added a touch of

diversity to her already great show. Should you get the chance to ever catch Jazmine Sullivan

Robin Thicke and Jazmine Sullivan Concert Review

By: Walida McClendon-Britton

diversity to her already great show. Should you get the chance to ever catch Jazmine Sullivan

live, you will definitely not be disappointed.

Now, when Robin Thicke hit the stage, screams filled the air! Everyone was on their feet. He

was accompanied by a live band and kick butt female saxophone player that totally earned my

ears’ respect.

He opened with the song, “Magic” and then went right into his older hit

“Want 2 Luv U Girl”. One of my favorites was his performance of “I Want Everything” from his

second album. The Latin beat, vibrant hook and the horns were absolutely amazing.

Of course Robin ripped the keys off his beautiful black piano. In the course of his nearly 2

hour set, he talked about how as he wrote his song, “DreamWorld” Barack Obama had

announced that he would be running for President. He confessed that he thought that would

be a dream deferred, but how excited he is that we are actually living it. My favorite line from

this song? ” I wish the world would treat my wife right

Robin paid homage to the King of Pop by performing “Human Nature” a cappella. He also did

Jodeci’s “Come and Talk to Me” a cappella.

As the show was coming to an end, Robin introduced the band. They all came down on stage,

took their bow, and then ‘A Milli A Milli A Milli’ comes blasting through the speakers, and they

all start dancing while Robin spit some of Lil' Wayne’s verse! GREAT SHOW!!

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COMING SOON

Outro

An elder Native American was teaching his grandchildren

about life. He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me.. it

is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One wolf

represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,

self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride,

superiority, and ego.

The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity,

humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy,

generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.“

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generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.“

"This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other

person, too", he added.

The Grandchildren thought about it for a minute and then

one child asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old Cherokee simply replied... "The one you feed."

Special thanks to Kevin Dukes of Dukes

Photography, Tai Pentecoste-Powell, Chef Eric B.

Lewis, John Coleman, Angel Campbell (2857), CY

aka GZA, Erin Cross, Neko Cherie, Danielle Carter,

Shamaya Howard , L.Simone, Veronica Ariel,

Redline99 and Shawn Robinson

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