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Family in Focus: A Young Foster Mom Opens her Heart & Home

With the holidays just around the corner, we are busy preparing for family visits and gatherings. For many children without stable homes, however, a sense of family is something that they all too often lack. Fortunately,  there are many families that welcome these children into their lives through foster care. Our columnist, Iya Bakare, shares [...]

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Michelle Obama in the Best Shape of Her Life – At Age 45

In the November issue of Prevention Magazine, Michelle Obama talks about her healthy lifestyle. We all know that Michelle Obama has fabulous arms, but they don’t come easy. … read more …

First Woman to Become US Army’s Top Drill Sergeant

Command Sergeant Major Teresa L. King has the honor of being the first woman to be made commandant of the Army’s drill sergeant school.  … read more …

Spotlight on Me: Up Close & Personal with Designer Shernett Swaby

In each issue of our magazine, we try to showcase a few of the aspiring, hardworking talents in and around the Chicagoland area. This month our featured profile is Shernett Swaby. Shernett is a one-of-a-kind Canadian designer whose career highlights include being on Project Runway Canada, among others. Shernett recently moved to Chicago and just opened her new couture store, SWABY, at 1933 N. Damen Ave. in Bucktown/Wicker Park last month.

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Natural Beauty: Lizzi Miller in Glamour Magazine

This was very refreshing to see. A beautifully shot, candid photo of 20 year old plus size model, Lizzi Miller, in the September issue of Glamour Magazine. … read more …