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The Silvana is an Israeli/Worldly themed Cafe-Bar located on 116th St in Harlem by Frederick Douglass Blvd. It is run by Sivan and Addel Ouedraogo. Sivan provided the information for this review during a gracious interview. Innovation was much on Sivan’s mind when the venue concept was created six months ago for the grand opening. […]
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| Detric Fox-Quinlan | You cannot think of music and not mention the artistic talent, creativity, and uniqueness that reside within the 132.4 square miles that is the City of Atlanta. When speaking on music that is relative to the hip hop generation, it’s the “DIRRTY” that allowed one to connect with the south and
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| By Lorie A. L. Nicholas | Did you know that approximately 40% of people experience financial loss due to procrastination (Gura, 2008)? Think about it. How many times have you said, or heard someone you know say that they are going to get around to paying their bills before the deadline, or they are
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| By Shea Zephir | Blacks are still the largest racial minority in the US to date. They are the driving force of pop culture, the leaders of mainstream culture, and the key influencers of major global brands. The 2013 Nielsen African-American consumer report reveals that black consumerism is expected to increase from $1 trillion
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| Julie J. Wiggins | Many of you naturalistas are tied between whether you should use all natural (organic) products, not-so-natural (commercial/chemical) products, or just make you own (D.I.Y) products for your hair. Some of you rave about the benefits of organic products, but are these sometimes costly products really worth ditching their less expensive
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“Where can I find the best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia?” When I moved to Philadelphia a number of years ago, there were some foods that were intrinsically Philadelphian…the soft pretzel, a Tastycake, a Frank’s Soda or an Ortlieb’s Beer …all of these treats were from Philly, and they defined the soul of a town whose tastes
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By Cindy Morris In July, Cherry Hill welcomed Sweet Jonz Dessert Café, a uniquely different bake goods establishment for the area. Shani Saunders, Owner and Pastry Chef, is both savvy and sassy with her inventive creations. Clearly a boutique bakery, Ms. Saunders insists on French butter, organic fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheese and other high-end
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By Julie J. Wiggins In the past couple of years, there has been an increase in women becoming natural. I know, that statement in itself is quite interesting. ‘How can you BECOME natural when you already are born that way?’ Great question. Well lately, the term ‘natural’ has been used in the context of someone
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By Derrel “Jazz” Johnson Legendary businessman Dick Parsons reopens a national treasure and in the process, creates a masterpiece with chef Alexander Smalls Few can argue that Richard Parsons is one of the most influential and successful businessmen in the country. The former CEO of Citigroup, Parsons has been involved in some of the most
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By Shea Zaphir Fashion Pioneer Lois K. Alexander believed in her destiny and she believed in revealing the truth of America’s history of fashion that includes endless designers of color. As an educated seamstress with a masters degree during the civil rights movement, Lois understood firsthand what it was like to be on the frontlines
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