We continue to print in a market that is contracting and our mission this issue is to highlight people and some issues that we all need to come to terms with. Times are hard, but we are enduring people and as difficult as it seems, things will change for the better.

I hit a milestone in February - 40. Yes, historic, and simply spectacular. I am and have been very much my own person for most of my life...it is in full part due to my parents and to the education I have hard, formal and other wise. Forty is supposed to be dramatic, I left Lagos two days before my birthday from 94 degree sub-Saharan sun to Brooklyn’s 16 degree cold. Yikes - that’s enough drama.

I guess I should celebrate, but I have been celebrating life most of my everyday existence. I was advised to bask in the day and enjoy this decade - it is a remarklable experience. 40 is fabulous. I am where I need to be and thrilled at what is to come. I think I have known that since I became 23, when I had my perceived “30’s” crisis. I went off to grad school in England...it was the best decision of my life. It got me to see the world differently, experience life and to dare to do everything I have wanted to since.

2009 EDITIONS

• Introducing Liz Kife by Atim Annette Oton, Early Spring 2009
  

2008 EDITIONS

• Framing Brooklyn by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Spring 2008

2007 EDITIONS

• Dresses Everywhere by Lisa-Anne Sanderson, Jan/Feb 2007
• African Design in Brooklyn by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Mar/Apr 2007
• Breaking Traditions: Brooklyn Wedding Designers by Tamara Walker, May/Jun 2007
• Hitting' 'em up with Style by Tamara Walker, Jul/Aug 2007
• Where are the Production Facilities by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Sept/Oct 2007
• XX Article by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Nov/Dec 2007

2006 EDITIONS

• Brooklyn's Melting Pot by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, May/Jun 2006
• XX by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Jul/Aug 2006
• Fashion Conscience by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Sept/Oct 2006
• The Black Church meets Fashion Fushion by Bonnie Sandy Sterling, Nov/Dec 2006