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Stan's Corner:  Jamaican Economy Blown By Winds of Change

The economic climate in Jamaica has sure changed over the past four years. During my first trip to Jamaica, I was able to learn a little bit about what drives the country. Each year since, I've read about and have seen first hand how things are progressing. My most recent visit in June of this year proved to be an eye-opening one. (More)

On Location: With Kathy and isidra

For our first ever podcast we go to the African Marketplace to talk about some local issues.  Check it out and turn up your speakers! (Listen Here)

This One is Big, Y'all No sound this time.  Only  pictures.  Our chief photographer Michael Riddick, Net. Profiles was again on the frontlines taking the shots for the rest of us.  By all accounts, Minister Tony Muhammad, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and the LAPD are all calling for calm after this obvious trauma to the Minister's face when he was thrown in jail recently during a protest, ironically about police abuse.  Are their actions speaking louder than their words?  As we watch, are we listening? By eyewitness accounts, it appears the weaponry is still stockpiled in Leimert Park.  We have to play this one smart.

Business Profiles:   Arrivals, Watts Coffee House and Superior Carpet

Editor's Prerogative - By Isidra Person-Lynn 

Trendy Black Shopping Area Has Arrived

Meet Gail Hawkins of Arrivals and her streetmates, CJ's Elegance, Africana Imports and One of a Kind Hats.  Stroll through, shop, then lunch at Simply Wholesome or Jordan's Cafe. (See it!)

Too Hot?  Watts Coffee House Serves up Melonade!  by Sheréa VéJauan                  Most of us have had an opportunity to have a tasty cold glass of lemonade, but “Melonade”? That’s right “Melonade”! (More) 

Superior Carpet--James Jacobs Gets Creative!  Check it out, if you have high speed DSL/Cable to see this video on his antics at the Expo. (More)

Made in Africa: Dr. Bill Releford launches new clothing line

On the other hand, Africa also boasts rising stock markets, burgeoning city life, a bustling middle class and even Internet cafes and cell phones!  In fact, according to the U.S. government’s Overseas Private Investment Corp., Africa offers the highest return in the world on direct foreign investment. (More)

Would you name your business after the "N" Word?

Read this bike rider's experience as he came across such a store in none other than Africa. (Read about it.)

By David Sylvester

Photos:  Brian Breye: Museum in Black Fades to Black

Also Photos from the Aug 7 West Coast Urban Idol Competition

Michael Riddick, Net.Profiles

In Memoriam:  Emma Pullen Bids Farewell

How sad were we at the Expo office when we received the devastating news that Emma E. Pullen had passed.  (More)

Cyberstyle:  SPECIAL REPORT: THE HOUSE OF DEREON:  SEAN JOHN WOMENSWEAR, By Mikel T. Kilgour, Fashion / Style Correspondent

Stan's Corner: Mexican Stamp Controversy  Community Not Approving This Stamp, by Stan Thomas  Mexico has been getting its share of publicity lately. Unfortunately much of it has been negative. (More)

It Looks Like August will be Hotter than July! By: Omari Bakari   Now that more people are becoming outraged at L.A.’s two very distinct problems of police killings and gang terrorism, one being predicated on the other, the community 40 years after the Watts riot is once again getting restless. (Read More)

Related Pictorials (Editorials with Pictures)

I see trouble ahead  Photo Essay by Michael Riddick from the front lines

Bullets are Not for Babies:  Pictorial by Michael Riddick and Isidra Person-Lynn

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