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'Obama Effect' Helps Change Image of the Black Man
In less than six months in office, President Barack Obama's campaign for change has not only shaken things up in the White House, but it has helped to restore the image of Black men everywhere. Whether it's attending his daughters' soccer games, shooting hoops with the boys or jet-setting to New York City to take his wife, Michelle, on a date, President Obama is a living example that Black men can do it all, says Florence B. Bonner , a sociology professor at Howard University. Even NBA All-Star Allen Iverson abandoned his trademark cornrows for a traditional low-fade because of the "Obama effect." "Obama's the president now. It's all about change," he said. (p. 38) Dr. Ian Smith Offers Men Tips on Staying Healthy
Getting ready for the summer? Well, Dr. Ian Smith , founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge has just the right prescription for staying fit during barbeques and baseball games. The renowned author of The Fat Smash Diet offers tips to help men maintain healthy lifestyles. (p. 15)
Black Music Month: Celebrating the Sounds
This week's J et magazine pays tribute to Black Music Month by highlighting the trendsetters and hottest hitmakers in the music industry. Gospel great Israel Houghton , R&B singer Trey Songz , hip-hop star Lil Wayne , jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright and rising blues performer Shemekia Copeland sound off on what it takes to make good music. "Blues is an original American music, created by Black Americans. Blues and jazz belong to us - we created it, we own it," said Copeland. (p. 27)
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