July Top Story: Amel Larrieux Interview

Singer Amel Larrieux was nice enough to speak to Glossmagazineonline publisher Tiffani Alexander via telephone from LA. What are your thoughts on the piece and on this special artist in general? What are your favorite tracks from Morning, Bravebird or Infinite Possibilities? Post them here!

Also, make sure to check out Amel's website at Bliss Life for further information about the artist, tour dates and to purchase music.

Beauty & Fashion Section - July Issue!

The Feeling of Beauty by Britney Clark
What do you consider to be beautiful and how do you think your perception of beauty was formed? Does real beauty come from the inside or is society more concerned with the physical? Let us know your thoughts.


Celeb Beauty Secretes
Are you a celeb-in the making who has beauty secretes to share? Post them now!

Model: Sharon Divens. Click Here to read her bio

How to Dress Like A Star
Editor Chelia Copeland gave us some great tips on how to dress like a star without spending star money. Do you have any other tips? Post them here!


Summer Fashion Trends
Do you agree with Glossmagazineonline Publisher Tiffani Alexander's trends for this summer season? Did she miss anything? Post your summer trends here!


Upcoming Fashion News
Glossmagazineonline is happy to advertise events in the community. We hope you check out the Fashion Face Off if you are in the Chicago area! Do you have any events coming up that you would like for us to advertise in the pages of Glossmagazineonline? If so, send them to TiffaniA@glossmagazineonline.com

Health & Fitness Section

So Cosmo Says You’re Fat Part 2
We all have struggled with our weight at some point in our lives. What do you think about the pieces discussing this issue by Staff Writer Andrea Bacon? Do you think the images that we see on television have impact on how we view ourselves? What about the idea of being healthy vrs weighing less? Post your thoughts here.


What do you think about article focusing on Obesity in the Black Community by Tiffani Alexander? Do you have more tips for healthy living and staying fit? Post them here.


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Finance & Business Section

Black-Owned Businesses
To add a black-owned business that you know of to our listing, either include the information here in this posting by clicking the “comment” tab, or send an email to black-owned@glossmagazineonline.com



To Rent or Buy
To comment on the informative report by realtor Kristin Johnson, post here.Are you looking to buy a house or condo?Are you confused about how to get started in the whole process of moving from renter to home-owner? Post those questions here and email Kristin at Kristin@glossmagazineonline.com for more information.

Employement Issues

Why Are Women Still Making Less Money Than Men? by Tiffani Alexander
What did you think about the story on the issues many women face at work? Can you believe that women are still making less money than their male counterparts?



The Double Edged Sword: Fighting Racism and Sexism in the Workplace
Assistant Editor Bianca Sisson pointed out some surprising facts about women in the workplace, as well as the impact that things like education have on ones success rate there. What do you think about the story? Anything important that you feel needs to be added to this piece?

Lifestyle

Eric Jerome Dickey's Chasing Destiny
Did you read the newest novel by Eric Jerome Dickey? Do you agree with Derek's review of the novel?


Life as an African American Woman
We still are looking for your experiences as a black woman. Send us your thoughts on marriage, dating, school anything that is a part of your everyday life.


“Hey Shorty, Let Me Holla At You” by Tia Ewing
We KNOW you have stories about how men come at you! What was the WORSE line you ever heard? Tell us about your dates from HELL!


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Education Section

Maryland Teens Get Help for College by Marcia T. Hart-Wise
Has your organization awarded any grants to students of color or contributed to an effort to help young people attend college? If so Glossmagazineonline wants to know. Send your organization's information and efforts to TiffaniA@glossmagazineonline.com

In the photo: Lauren Williams, a senior at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf, Md. left, and Erika Clark, a senior at Central High School in Capitol Heights, Md.
Photo by Janice Cannon



Top Institutes of Higher Education
We still want to hear from you about the differences, benefits and disadvantages of attending an HBCU verses a traditional college or university.



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Entertainment/Movies/Music Section

BET Award Coverage: “Its All In The Stars”
We may not have all been able to walk to red and black carpets at this year's BET Awards like Staff Writer Britney Clark, but we all have our thoughts about the show. Do you agree with Britney's picks for the best performances?

Album Review: Gnarls Barkley’s St. Elsewhere
“I remember when, I remember, I remember when, I lost my mind.” Gloss Album Reviewer Djoser Garrison has created a rating system consisting of Spins. Do you agree with his 9 Spins for the new ablum from Ceelo Green and Danger Mouse, aka Gnarls Barkley?


Entertainment Briefs
So much is going on in the entertainment world! Do you think Def Jam was wrong for dropping Ms. Christina? What about Brandy joining The View of Vivica Dancing With The Stars? What do think Lil' Kim will do with her new-found freedom! Did we miss something? If so post the gossip here!

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News Section

Internet: The New Super Toll Way by Frances Moffett
The article on “Net neutrality” sure makes you think. What would you do if the internet was no longer free and open?


President Bush – Who is that?
We all have our own opinions about the President. Do you agree with Staff Writer Tia Ewing or do you think she was being a bit too hard on the leader of the free world?


Variations in Africa’s Social Norms
Do you have anything else to add to the commentary on Tia's piece about women in Africa from the June issue?


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Poetry/Creative Writing/Photograpghy Section

Photography: What do you think about the great pictures from Tanzania that Staff Columnist and Poet Anthony Keith and future contributing writer Crystal Leigh Endsley? Do you have photos that you would like to submit? If so, email them to the publisher at TiffaniA@glossmagazineonline.com!


Poems: "A Poem To Rent" by Anthony Keith and "A Relationship Gone Bad" by Brandon Thompson

What do you think about the poems this issue? Have you ever felt like Brandon - just fed up with the whole relationship thing? Or have you felt like Anthony - willing to let someone live in your heart rent free?



Creative Writing Piece:
One Soul, One Love by Derek L. Gray

What do you think Cynda and Michael's situation? What would you do if you were in Cynda's shoes?

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