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eSUMMER ISSUE: Summer and Politics: June/July 2008


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This issue this issue takes a special look at Barack Obama with our columnist, Patricia Spear-Jones kicking things off as a boomer, Janice Williams-Myers on working for his campaign, and Crystal Dundas on her switch from Hillary Clinton to Obama. This issue also contains the 37th International African Arts Festival 2008 program. Please visit their website at http://www.iaafestival.org.

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eSPRING ISSUE: The Writers' Issue: Feb/Mar/Apr 2008


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This issue we take an introspective view and look inward at all our writers and their lives, why they wrote for us and what they are thinking. This personal approach is a good way to get to know us and why we exist. This issue also contains the Black Writers Conference 2008 program at Medgar Evers College in March 2008.

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eWINTER ISSUE: The Holiday Issue: Nov/Dec 2007 plus Jan 2008

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This issue features Ethnic Design, focuses on Stitch Therapy, a small shop in Park Slope, and the questions about Afrikan Lesbians and spirituality. Award-winning poet PatriciaSpears Jones's column, Cosmopolitan in Brooklyn, discuss what’s amiss in the country; Food columnist Wendy Taylor visits Abu’s Bakery and Heloise’s Memoirs reminds us about summer excursions. We close the issue with Julia Shaw’s book column on a new Kwanzaa book and zero in on using your circle of influence. This issue also contains the Kwanzaa Collective program which was designed and produced by Calabar Magazine. See complete issue here. To continue, Order CALABAR, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EDITION at http://www.calabarmag.com/subscribe.html

PeFALL ISSUE: The Finance and Business Issue: Sept/Oct 2007

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Examining business crisis points from opening a new business to growing your business in a tough economy, this issue looks at Brooklyn businesses. It begs to ask the question: where are the production facilities for Brooklyn fashion designers and highlights the work of artist Otto Neals. Gina Fletcher tells her provocative story in I am Healed and we explore Namibia as a destination vacation place. Columnists Patricia Spears Jones comments on Money talking in Brooklyn while Wendy Taylor crosses the bridge to Manhattan for the Fancy Food show and Julia Shaw profiles Living Breathing Lies in her book column. To continue, Order CALABAR, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EDITION HERE: http://www.calabarmag.com/subscribe.html

PeSUMMER ISSUE: The Summer and Home Issue: July/August 2007

Martha Redbone

From bikinis to rollerblades in Prospect Park and Coney Island, what are the key events and places to hang out this summer in Brooklyn? What are our fashion cues, our health needs and what kind of homes do we open up for the summer? This issue we celebrate Brooklyn homes and apartments. We highlight homeowners and share secrets of buying and selling. We showcase hot neighborhoods and explore summer trends. This issue also contains the 36th International African Arts Festival Supplement which was designed and produced by Calabar Magazine. See the supplement here. To continue, Order CALABAR, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EDITION HERE: http://www.calabarmag.com/subscribe.html

PeEARLY SUMMER ISSUE: The Travel Issue: Summer 2007


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Escape to the world from Brooklyn. What are Brooklynites hottest destinations - the Caribbean Africa, Europe or the US? In this issue, we explore the vacation spots that relax you and what types of vacations that are available - from spas to resorts to eco-tours. We look at immigration and the changes occuring in this newest invasion into Brooklyn from Manhattanites to Africans. Simply, who is coming to this city? To continue, Order CALABAR. Order Back Issues here: Order CALABAR SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EDITION HERE: http://www.calabarmag.com/subscribe.html

PeSPRING ISSUE: The Early Spring Issue: African Aesthetics


Left: Cover with Allison Marie Palmer

Design and Style Issue: African Aesthetics. From Nigeria to Brooklyn, African inspired design is taking over the industry. What are the influences, who are the designers and where can you find their work? Brooklyn designers from Moshood to Guereje are African, more precisely, Nigerian. How does the Nigeria factor influence design? Or is it a West African aesthetic? From fabric to furniture, is Africa the source of pleasure and design inspiration? To continue, Order CALABAR. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EDITION HERE: http://www.calabarmag.com/subscribe.html

PeWINTER ISSUE: The Spring Preview "Bounce Back" Issue


Left: Cover with Cape Verde's Cesaria Evora

From Cape Verde to Matisyahu, MoCADA to Late Winter Decorating, the first 2007 issue challenges the mode of our typical focus that is usually inside Brooklyn. We explore the season's hot new fashion item: dresses, take a look at Brooklyn's latest pop music star, a Hassidic rapper, and start the year off with a broad look at health issues. We sit with two Brooklyn women on a mission: Cheryl Smith, chef and owner of the new Global Soul restaurant in Prospect Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant resident and founder of MoCADA, Laurie Cumbo. To continue, Order CALABAR. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EDITION HERE: http://www.calabarmag.com/subscribe.html

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