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March/April
Issue
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The Swagger Zone™ gets better with time
and with Kirk Whalum on the cover of the
March/April issue, its proof positive that
time is the great equalizer. We all know
and have grown to love his jazz
contributions for decades, but check out
Kirk Whalum’s newest project, with
gospel…what else, in his latest CD, The
Gospel According to Jazz Chapter III, you
will be able to hear how he was influenced
by his early days in Memphis, singing in
his father’s church choir; Kirk stays true to
his roots.
And what’s a brother to do ‘When Loving
You is Killing Me!’ Our in-house barber
expounds on this very issue; fusing
comedy with real life scenarios.
Jay Brunson, our Financial Editor, eases
your recession anxiety with some helpful
steps and tips to remain calm in the midst
of the storm. Don’t allow your life to be
taken over by the current state of the
world. As our contributing writer Spencer
Murray is ‘In Search of the Kingdom,’
Reverend Samuel Hayes reminds the
brothers to ‘Strike While the Fire is Hot!’ in
our Men on Fire segment. Have our men
become complacent and comfortable?
What happens ‘When the People of God
Come Together?’ Powerful and thought
provoking, Reggie White ponders this in
his article.
So whatever you do this spring, continue
to get your Swagger on with us.
It’s all about the brothers.
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We invite you to join the Barber
Shop Forum every 2nd and 4th
Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. The
place where Men and Women come
together to discuss our concerns
and hot button issues. We keep it
REAL, yet SPIRITUAL at the Barber
Shop! So, if you want to join rich
dialog that will help build us as
individuals and couples, click here
on the dates below:
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Tuesday - May 12th
Topic - Independent Woman (part 1)
Tuesday - May 26th
Topic - Independent Women (part 2)
Tuesday - June 9th
Topic - Papa Was a Rolling Stone
(part 1)
Tuesday - June 23rd
Topic - Papa Was a Rolling Stone
(part 2)
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Swagger Zone Intro
by Javis M. Brunson –Editor
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As the Financial Editor for The DIVA Zone Magazine™ and the only male writer
since the launch in March 2008, it has truly been an honor to work along side
of Najiyyah Brooks, the Founder/President of The DIVA Zone Magazine™. She’
s a woman of excellence, a visionary and passionate woman of God. Her
mission in life is to be a messenger and a vessel of spiritual freedom,
restoration of women, men and families. Her passion for doing God’s will drives
her to continually search for new and innovative ways to encourage, edify,
empower, nurture and usher God’s people into their unique destinies.
The DIVA Zone Magazine™ is an outgrowth of her passion to build up the
entire women; mind, body and soul. Through my association with the Magazine
I’ve had the unique opportunity to hear the many concerns voiced by women.
As a happily married man to the same woman for 23 years, because of the
Magazine, I’ve gained a greater appreciation and understanding of my wife’s
concerns, emotions, fears and needs.
If you’re wondering how I came to this greater appreciation and understanding
of my wife, I’ll tell you. It’s simple; I’m more willing to first listen to the real deep
seeded feelings and concerns that my wife is experiencing in her life. The key
is I’m willing; she has been waiting for me to get to this place in life. As a writer
for the Magazine, I’ve had the chance to hear the real, “straight, no chaser”,
thoughts of women from across the country relating to things that they only say
to each other when their men are not around. Like my wife, they too have been
waiting for their men to get to this place in life where they can be heard, and
possibly understood. I’ve learned a lot by hearing the voices of The DIVA
Zone Magazine™ readership and because of it my marriage has been greatly
enriched.
What would happen if men and women found a way to communicate what they
were feeling? I can answer that for you, it would be the beginning process of
healing for all involved. The DIVA Zone Magazine™ provides women with the
forum to speak out and the platform to experience healing in many areas of
their lives. However, what about the men in their lives? Where do they
experience healing or a platform to speak out?
To answer this question, The DIVA Zone Magazine™ is ready to give birth to a
male counterpart magazine! His name will be called the Swagger Zone™!
So women sit and listen to what your men are saying. Men, it’s time to speak
out!
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 8pm
The DIVA Zone's Ultimate White
& Black Dinner Party
Cruise - Manhattan (details TBA)
Celebrating The Official Swagger
Zone Launch Party and
40th Birthday Celebration
of CEO DIVA, Najiyyah Brooks!
All Inclusive Dinner Cruise -
Theme: Old School....Music
from 70's, 80's and early 90's only!
Upscale and classy
evening on the Hudson River!
Live Musical Performance by
Derrick Givens singing his Hit
Single, "You Know I Love You"
Games: The Ultimate Dating
Game, Swagger Contest, How
Well Do You Know Your Mate? and
more! Prizes for
participants!
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