Editor Page Citizens around the United States and abroad WE have to make them take notice. As the PresidentCEO of City Talk Magazine, I, along with the members of my board would like to thank the citizens of the Detroit Metropolitan Area for your readership. It is with your support that revitalization of the community through media can begin. Our mission is to elevate the consciousness and energy of the community and develop new ways our community can play a part in the success of Detroit. CITY

CONTENTS board members City Talk Magazine Katrina Brown President Tawana Jordan Vice President Zenobia Monger Secretary Penny Poplar Treasurer Clare Tate Parliamentarian Talk of The City Gail PerryMason 5 7 Spotlight EBlast Alexander Zonjic Doin the D Entertainment Gossip Usher Ron Isley staff EditorInChief Katrina Brown CoEditorCreative Director Niki Hughes Program Director Kia Middleton Promotions Director Krystal Woods Promotions Music with Kelia Karson He Said, She Said Monica B

A WORD OF INSPIRATION Your Season Is Coming I bid unto you the grace and peace of our loving Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that this correspondence finds you well, in good health and prospering. My dear friends wouldnt you agree that life often resembles the harsh, cold, bitterness of winter Doesnt the weight of life sometimes bear down so heavily that you feel you will never escape its relentless grip Thats why you, or so many around you, are depressed and bent out of shape.

City Talk Magazines Talk of the City focuses on an influential person who has proven to be a leader in the community. Gail PerryMason OF THE CITY Member, Starr Commonwealth Board Member, Task Force for the Childrens Center, NAWBO Excell, Chairperson for the Tavis Smiley Youth to Leaders since its inception in Detroit, Honorary Chairperson for COTS Homeless Shelter Annual Fundraiser, Mariners Inn River Rhythm Annual Fundraiser, and Celebrity Chef for Spaulding for Children. She is also an honor

Expos Author Showcase Erica N. Martin by Cheryl Lynn Pope From a very early age, Erica N. Martin consistently surprised those around her. I learned how to read at three years old, remembers Martin. My love for words began around 7 or 8. Thats when I embraced the love of reading. As a youngster, Martin honed her craft by selecting various creative writing classes and engaging in creative literature groups. While attending Redford High School in Detroit, she served as feature editor of the scho

SPO A TLIG HT r Zonjic lexande City Talk Magazine is proud to recognize Flutist Alexander Zonjic who may be Canadian by birth and by citizenship, but Detroit just across the river from his hometown of Windsor, Ontario has been his second home for the better part of three decades. On any given day Zonjic plays numerous roles in Motor Citys music and entertainment scene recording artist and performer of international stature, morning drivetime jazz radio personality, concert promoter, restau

Musi Citc with KELIA TalksKARSON y Hello my friends I pray that the short time you and I have together will in some way uplift you Times like this make you wanna sing, Is my livin in vain Well its not, so lets remember who we are and honor a couple of the things that history can never deny us in Detroit great music and great artists. This issues theme is singing outside of the music box. HE SAID He said By Mister The Male vs. The Female Perspective SHE SAID My Friend AND My Mate

Marijuana is Legal ... Or is it The day medical marijuana was legalized in Michigan seemed as if it was a fairy tale to your friendly neighborhood stoner, hippie, pothead or weekend recreational weed smoker. It was a celebration similar to the Detroit Lions winning a Super Bowl or President Barack Obama being reelected for a second term. There were people dancing in the streets. People all over Michigan were ready to take out their bongs, pipes, vaporizers and blunt wraps, gather as one united f

Black Detroit In I would like to thank the staff of Whos Who in Black Detroit for selecting me as one of Detroits most influential Media Professionals for the fourth edition. Here are a few photos from this years event Enjoy Whos Who Whos Who in Black Detroit unveiled its Fourth Edition at the MGM Grand Detroit on March 26th. The official program was one to be remembered, with a host of the Citys most influential citizens. Over 1000 people attended this momentous occasion. Monica Morgan, Assoc

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VICKIE WINANS ... breathe and ask GOD to help you release the hurt and the pain because it doesnt matter who is to blame. We had the great pleasure of interviewing Detroits own, Vickie Winans, The Hardest Working Woman in gospel. Vickies latest Album How I Got Over which shares the title of a Mahalia Jackson classic includes a hand clapping, funky title track with a jazzy twist. Yes, only Ms. Winans can mix the different genres up and create a charttopping hit. Ms. Winans juggles her househol

Interview by Katrina Brown HOW I GOT OVER KB What artist did you work with on How I Got Over VW Basically just me and my nephew, Timmy Bowman. The tracks were laid in New York with the band from Greater Allen A.M.E Church, Stanley Browns band, and the rest of the album was done here at my studio in Detroit. KB Vickie any upcoming concerts or tours VW I dont tour. I dont call it a tour because I do almost 200 shows a year without calling it a tour. I am just booked KB What Detroit Metropolitan c

Time To Remember What by Jeffrey A. Miller We Forgot Hows it goin, I asked an old friend I hadnt seen in a while. Its been rough, he replied dejectedly. If I dont get something going financially in a hurry he pointed toward heaven Im gonna be gone in a hurry. Whats been happenin, I asked the lady bagging groceries at the check out counter. Its tight, she answered, a frown on her face. My landlord got foreclosed on so now I got to move, then I find out that they just cut my hours. Whereve you

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iadtdetroit.com IADTDetroits Q How has the show grown over the years A We have more people wanting to be in it now, and we have kind of a stiff criteria. You need to have finished pattern drafting draping and design 1 2 so that you have some skills to actually do this. And we have professional judges who decide on the awards, including Fashion Group International, which gives a rising star award. Q Tell me about the categories in the show. A We have the Paper Designs category where designs a

IMAGiNE IMAGi IMAGiNE Q Do you think The Imagine Show is necessary to show students that there is fashion opportunity here In Detroit A Certainly. Detroit is actually an hour away from most major fahsion markets, I see no reason why we couldnt have a huge fashion industry here. Its got to be a little less expensive to put together a studio here in Detroit. We have the talent and weve got the space and those two elements together with design make an industry Q Are there any student success stori

BE WISE, EXERCISE BE WISE, Empower Yourself, Empower Your Pockets So its Spring Time and ALL the ladies in the city are talking about Whats the hottest beauty looks for 2010 Here are the top 5 must haves that will leave your face looking flawless, youthful, and fabulous. Broyny Flowers Do you want to feel more empowered Do you want to feel stronger, in spite of a weak economy ... Dont leave exercise out of the equation of economic empowerment. Empowerment begins with selfempowerment. As we wor

Florence N. Aferi st of Detroits Economy PROs and CONsave ay or le Imagine, being 5 years removed from college, working in an industry totally unrelated to your degree and living in a city facing a tanking economy and a spiraling housing market. Job loss is evident on every corner of the city thus, making the idea of job stability, more income potential and acquiring ones own piece of the American Dream seem unattainable and out of reach. The mood of the city seems glib, depressed and hopele

Forget the Past , See the Victory , and PRESS ON by Kim Brooks In lieu of todays grim economy, many people, especially Detroiters, have experienced layoff, heartache, headache, disappointment, or any other type of set back. However, be rest assured that your perceived set back may be a divine set up in disguise. Now may be the perfect time to reinvent yourself, examine your life, and determine and pursue your purpose. Whether you use this time to reach a goal, start a business, write a book, s

Photo Story by Niki Hughes The Employment Institute, Inc. a small business, doing BIG things for Detroit The Employment Institute, Inc., also known as TEI is located in Detroits Historic Eastern Market District. Easily accessible and ready to serve the residents of MetroDetroit. While Southeastern Michigan has many employment agencies, The Employment Institute is in a category all its own. Its truly an institute, as it teaches its clients how to market themselves during their career search

olutions FOR ECONOMIC SURVIVAL Anthony McCree, CPA FINANCIAL REPORT CARD Preparing for Now and the Future Challenges Are you living check to check, not knowing how you are going to cover the expenses each month Asking yourself, how do I save money when I cant even pay my bills timely Faced with mandatory furlough days off or with a layoff and unemployment that is only 75 of what youre used to getting In these stressed, economically challenged times, most of us have been in one or more of thes

Be Smart About Purchasing A Refurbished COMPUTER 1. Carefully think through your current and future computing needs. A threeyearold refurbished PC may have enough juice to run Microsoft Office, but it might choke on the latest videoediting software. A quick Internet search or a glance at the packaging will tell you the minimum and recommended system requirements for just about any particular piece of software. Make sure your computers meet at least the recommended requirements for the operating

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