March 2009

Written by Cesca Janece Waterfield, Photographs by Maryam Khosravipour     Stacy Hawkins Adams writes convincingly about women seeking greater meaning from their busy lives. Her most recent title, The…

by Cesca Janece Waterfield     Milestones in jazz often pass quietly, who composed more than 3,000 songs and performed with John Coltrane as well as many others, became the…

by Linda Pate   Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. A woman’s heart and unconditional love keep the world turning and bring joy to those closest to her.…

Written by Cesca Janece Waterfield, Photographs by Ricky Blanco     Sharon Rae North might as well have been named for the North Star that for centuries has been the beacon…

by Cesca Janece Waterfield     As spring makes its welcoming way, the urge to clean closets and tidy up the garage can take over. Perhaps you’d like to score…

by Cesca Janece Waterfield     His name may mean “thinking man” in Hindi, but Dhani Jones is a man of many talents. He’s an environmental activist who’s worked for…

by Cesca Janece Waterfield     Next week, and cost families will get a boost of support with the celebration of Black Marriage Day at East District Family Resource Center,…

by Jaynee Sasso   Today’s economic challenges have caused many organizations and government agencies to aggressively push initiatives that address financial literacy. We must not only teach people basic arithmetic…

Making Promises You Can Keep   by Erika Townsend   With the beginning of Spring,we may find ourselves making all sorts of promises. Whether it’s a fitness target, professional ambition…

by Cesca Janece Waterfield     A leading entertainer for nearly 20 years, Busta Rhymes has always shown a wide ranging marketability, from his earliest days with Leaders of the…