Should You Spank Your Child?

“Spanking as a form of discipline, continues to take some hits. As parents grapple with how to effectively discipline their children, two distinct groups of parenting styles are evident in the African-American community.”

Super Sexy Singles 2009

Check out who’s searching for love! This year’s super sexy singles include celebrities such as actress-singer Tatyana Ali, boxing champ “Sugar” Shane Mosley, actress-famed twin Tamera Mowry and actor Lance Reddick of celebrated TV shows Oz and The Wire. PLUS, several other singles from cities throughout America were also selected. (p. 86)

Addicted to Everyday Pleasure?

Wrestling with a soft addiction? For Wendy Manning of Chicago, it was coffee. “I would start my day with Starbucks,” says Manning. “So I was spending $4 a day, five days a week and I realized it was getting ridiculous.”  (p. 108)
 

Gertrude Johnson Williams Literary Contest 2009 Winnergertude_winner_Thodges

Read the $5,000 winning entry! T.S. Hodges’ “The Venus Pen,” is published in this great summer issue. Since its launch in 1990, the Gertrude Johnson Literary Contest has awarded more than $100,000 in cash prizes to America’s most gifted new writers in the short-fiction genre. (p. 16)

Listen to the audio podcast of "The Venus Pen" now!

'Why I Had Gastric Bypass Surgery'
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Photo: Dudley M. Brooks

Three Blacks share their journey through the procedure as our culture battles the deadly condition of obesity. Obesity and its related ailments––hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and stroke––are the leading killers of African-Americans today.

EBONY Magazine Names 25 Women With The ‘It’ Factor

Find out who made this elite list

In the exclusive, four-cover summer issue, EBONY magazine puts the spotlight on 25 Black women who have the sought-after “It” factor.  “It” is the one unique thing that puts these dynamic ladies in a league of their own. Get the scoop on what is interesting, fascinating, historic and trailblazing about each woman. First lady Michelle Obama, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys, Academy Award-winner Halle Berry and legendary entertainer Tina Turner set the tone for this powerful page-turner.

The list also includes famed rapper Lil’ Kim, activist Angela Davis, model Naomi Campbell, singer Grace Jones and many other surprises.  (p. 66)

Want to weigh in? Log on to EbonyJet.com to vote for your favorite “It” women.

 

Ebony Fashion Fair

Photos from 2009 Spring Season of The Runway Report: What's Hip. What's Hot. What's Now! View Photos

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SISTERSPEAK: Moving Forward by Giving Back
Popular R&B diva Kelly Rowland flexes another talent as a guest columnist in this issue. She discusses the importance of giving back through charitable donations and the joy she finds in impacting the lives of others.

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