IAMU Magazine April 2013

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The INSIDE Features Bonita Lacy and Her Healing Hearts of Families Ministries

The Hartforrd Hurricanes

Pop-Warner football team and thier quest to the pop -warner super bowl.

Radio Station and The Dallas Cowboys DJ DJSC don’t hate the player congradulate him on his Game

Ask Bri Our Very Own Face Book Columist

Jazz Singer and Muscian oh yeah not to mention she’s in Germany Yah!

IAMU Magaine is published and printed by YM Media LLC 2013 Singer,Model, Cover Girl and soon to be every teenaged boys sweet dreams JCASS

there is a list of things this man can do, even sing the wedding ring off of a lady


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When you put out positive energy into the universe it will always out do the negative. How can we move on from such a negative vibe that has become a plague in the Urban communities. When Rome fell all of it’s enemies attacked to seek revenage on a often cruel empire that sought Draconian Justice against it’s rebellers and often times enemies. My enemy is the coward who done this and the police for not trying hard enough to find him. My enemy is the street dealer who sells guns to Gang members and often times don’t cringe at the end results that come out of the sales.. My enemy is still out there probablly laughing his ass off because he him self worships the devil.. My enemy is the FBI for not steeping in and helping the citizens with thier gang infestation that is corrupting the windy city disallowing kids to be able to play with out any worries.My enemy is the people who stand by and watch all these bad things happen to the very innocent of people and don’t say shit because they don’t believe in snitching.. when all they have to do is tell the truth. My enemy is the people who promote violence like it candy. My friends are the ones who seek to stop the violence like me. My friends will never kill a Baby..

Desmond Omar-Shareef Kent I want to thank IAMU mag for showing support to my dream. I appreciate the love this Mag has shown. Thank you so much. March 12 at 12:54am Georgia Blackwood BEST UPCOMING MAGAZINE... IAMU MAGAZINE. THEY HAVE THE LATEST INFO ON UPCOMING ARTIST, AND WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. MICHAELSTAR IS THEIR NUMBER ONE FAN!! 1 · March 11 at 8:29pm Yoggi-Ber Musick Shout out To IAMu magazine definetly giving people a peek into the world of the up an coming artist out there... 1 · March 11 at 8:29pm Kenny B Kenny I wanna thank all yall who been rockin with me DJ KBK since day 1. opening for Macklemore was crazy and just the start. Thank you for all the love and support!! I do this for yall!! like the page and please spread it around!! all pictures and possible video from last nights performance with macklemore will be posted throughout the day!! www.facebook.com/djkbk tell a friend to tell a friend!! 1 · March 10 at 11:48am Quiona Nicole Truesdell S/O to the most versatile magazine on the scene!!!! If you support good music, good art.... Then you BETTER support the best magazine! IAMU baby!!! 1 · February 28 at 9:29pm Kelvin Moore This is one powerful magazine and the articles and information is essential for informing our culture and community of the then, the now and whats the to come. From all of us at Transformed here in Bloomfield, CT we say keep up the great work!!!

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I remember being bullied, feeling worthless, unpretty, not good enough....but dear God I'm here!!!! So very grateful for change and favor! #memyselfandjesus #saynotobullies #loveyourself #knowyourworth #happysunday #iloveHimdoyou

You, Kameka Weir, Francine Alicia Hines, Tracy Allen and 72 others like this. Barry Outlaw yes, you are very beautiful. Truly blessed you are. 15 hours ago · Like Gianna Lovinthechange Ortiz Beautiful and blessed 14 hours ago via mobile · Like Yao Sawyer uniquely beautiful..... 13 hours ago · Like Jerproncia Gardner YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, YOU ARE IMPORTANT, YOU ARE KIND (In the maid's voice off the movie, The

Help), lol. But seriously, you're a beautiful woman inside and outside and God's Grace have allowed others to see what a JEWEL you are, you're PRECIOUS sis and I...See More 11 hours ago · Like Victoria Ward You are BEAUTIFUL!!! 9 hours ago · Like Famecia Ward Thanks!!!! Lol I "use" to but not anymore Jerproncia Gardner & Victoria Ward so no need to fight sis! Love u cuz I wanna see u soon and thanx for the compliment! 9 hours ago via mobile · Like Victoria Ward Please clear that up for Mae- don't have her coming out of retirement. Love you too & yeah we gotta see each other soon. 9 hours ago · Like Jerproncia Gardner Lol, oh I know you can handle yourself now, I was just talking about back then and Victoria I stay retirement now unless my girls need me and then I'm HELL ON WHEELS AGAIN 8 hours ago · Like · 1 Tracy Allen Gorgeous! 50 minutes ago · Like

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Gaetano Besides being an artist, Gaetano is also a songwriter-producer, and has been working with some very notable upcoming artists on the New York scene. He has produced and written songs for Dave Alexander (formerly of 718) & Yummy Bingham, and has also played guitar on a few movie soundtracks and commercial jingles.

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hat do you have when you combine a smooth soulful tone, buttery falsetto, 4 octave vocal range, and the suave charm of a gentleman all wrapped up into one package? Sounds awesome right? Well it is! You have just been introduced to Gaetano, a rising R&B star from the Bronx. This New York born and raised singer-songwriter-producer has been making a very respectable name for himself on the New York scene. He has opened for some of the biggest names in the business, such as Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michelle, Q Parker of 112, & Dwele. Gaetano was just 7 years old when he recorded "O Paese Di O'Sole", his first time ever being in the studio. He began singing Italian songs at a young age because of his culture & heritage, which he embraced from his grandparents who immigrated 10

to the U.S. from Italy in the 1950's. Not long after that, he taught himself to play several instruments such as acoustic/electric guitar, bass, violin, piano, and drums. At the age of 17, Gaetano began training with Craig Derry, a professional vocal coach to some of the biggest artists in the world. Located in times

square, the heart of NYC, Gaetano was able to perfect his craft to an extremely high level. This enabled him to perform on some of the biggest stages in New York, such as the Apollo Theatre, BB Kings, SOB's, The Knitting Factory, The Village Undergound, & Cafe Wha.

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Finally, Gaetano is set to release his debut EP, "The Introduction" in April 2013. The project features production from Grammy nominated producer/songwriter Kaleb "K Quick" Rollins, as well as songwriting from some of the best upcoming writers in New York. The project also includes 3 self produced/written tracks from Gaetano. His single Armed & Dangerous is now available on iTunes! Discover more about Gaetano at www. OfficialGMusic.Net Armed & Dangerous http://t.co/RNsLRAEa54 Sincerely, Gaetano DiNardi Singer/Songwriter/Producer

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Ask Bri

Princess Mit'chella Isaac-Howard Depends.. if we were

married i wud try to work it out..but if

we were jus dating..

i wudnt cheat..i wud have that conver-

sation and leave if nothing changes..

about an hour ago via

· Like · 1 Missipoo Cox But if you've tried, & tried everything &´still NO CHANGE but YOU'VE compromised mobile

so much for it not to be working so finally

TIRED & leave, & coincidentalyou get

ly you are doing so

much better ALONE or atleast not tied

down, stuck unhappy,

OR stressng for NOTHING WHOOO!! IThink I needed to get that off my chest :-} #butitsallspeakingfromexperience

54 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 2 Bri Williams DATS WHAT'S UP MISSIPOO I FEEL YA RELEASE GIRL!!! I MEAN WHAT'S THE USE OF TRYING AND KILLING YOURSELF MENTALLY & UR RIGHT WHEN U LEAVE THE STRESS LEAVES TOO!!! 42 minutes ago · Like ·1 Peggy LovenJesus Brown I would just

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https://www.facebook.com/liquiddopebri leave because all the bs is not going to stop therse days ppl r trying to live an lets live an be at peace.

33 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·1 Bri Williams WE ALL WISH IT WERE THAT SIMPLE PEGGY BUT UNFORTUNATELY THAT'S NOT SO FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE, IT'S THE TOTAL OPPOSITE 25 minutes ago · Like Illfaminc Illustriousfamilyincorporated If you been with somebody 10 years and they haven't tried to kill you but been there on the Journey and you let them go that easy....YOU NEED YOUR ASS BEAT! 24 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·1 Bri Williams THX RIKA 22 minutes ago · Like Bri Williams LOL WELL SAID ILL BUT WHAT IF THEY CONTINUE CAUSE THEY THINK THEY KNOW U WON'T LEAVE THEN WHAT? "SOMEBODY GOING TO GRADY!!" 20 minutes ago · Like · 1 Peggy LovenJesus Brown Nawl its not that easy but when a person is fed up and tired of putting up wit the same bull.

20 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·2 Bri Williams TRUE, RELATIONSHIPS ARE FUNNY THO THE LONGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER IT IS TO LEAVE SOME TIMES 19 minutes ago · Like Peggy LovenJesus Brown Some time it end like that because I am one of them ppl. 17 minutes ago via mobile · Like ·1 Bri Williams THEN U HAVE

This Month’s Topic IF YOU WERE IN A 10 RELATIONSHIP, BUT THE RELATIONSHIP WAS ROCKY MEANING THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN YALL WERE BAD & U DREADED GOING HOME SOME TIMES BECAUSE OF CONSTANT NAGGING ABOUT WHAT U ARE NOT DOING RIGHT. MY QUESTION TO U IS WOULD U STAY & TRY TO FIX IT, LEAVE AND CALL IT QUITS OR DO U CHEAT TO FILL THE VOID FROM THE LACK OF LOVE AND AFFECTION? #LET'STALK

THIS THOUGHT "10 YEARS, NOW IF I LEAVE I HAVE TO START FROM SCRATCH WITH SOMEONE ELSE, I MAY AS WELL STAY." LOL WHEN THAT DOOR CLOSED ANOTHER ONE OPENED, THEN U START TO LOOK TO SEE IF THIS NEW PERSON HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE LIKE THE LAST WITHOUT GIVING THE NEW ONE A CHANCE TO MAKE IT OR FUCK UP... 16 minutes ago · Like Illfaminc Illustriousfamilyincorporated

Pray about it, but

if you not married shhhh!

Cake & Ice Cream:) ....or buy a rabbit or a bullet! 9 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 1 Peggy LovenJesus Brown Some time those are signs from

God that is not the

person u are spose to spend the rest of ur life wit

I was wit my

ex for over thirteen years we was married an everything if god was not in it.it was not ment to be.

8 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 2 Hardaway Lamar Hmmmmmm 6 minutes ago via mobile · Like · 1



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urelia Huffer is a Fijian born jazz singer, songwriter and entertainer. At the age of six she moved to Germany with her family, where she currently lives now. Aurelia started taking singing and piano lessons at an early age and has been performing ever since in theater, music and dance. After graduating from college in 2011, she began pursuing her career as a singer and songwriter. During college, Aurelia began singing in various bands, acted in a cabaret theater and modeled for fashion, art and pinup-model projects. Her modeling references include VOGUE Italia, PULSE magazine and American Diner Durlach among others. While she is now currently focusing on pushing her career as a singer and songwriter,

Aurelia still enjoys shooting with her photographer friends: “The thing that I love most about photography is the challenge of slipping into a role and representing something. In this shoot I think we represent something elegant, delicate and slightly secretive.� Website: www.aureliasmusic.com Email: contact@aureliasmusic.com


HARTFORD HURRICANES TEAM PLAYS IN ITS FIRST POP WARNER SUPER BOWL & RETURN WITH # 3 NATIONAL RANKING Hartford, CT – On Sunday, December 9, 2012 the Hartford Hurricanes returned home to awaiting family, friends, fans and members of the Hartford City Council. The bus trip back from Orlando, Florida was a long one, but well worth the 22-hour ride. The Hurricanes participated in the 56th edition of the Pop Warner Super Bowl held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The National Pop Warner Division I Pee Wee Semi-Finalists brought back a ranking of # 3 in the nation, along with the respect of teams from across the nation www.iamumagazine.com

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and the world. This fairly new Pop Warner program ended its initial season with only 4 wins recorded in 2009. This year the team ended the regular season undefeated 13-0, won the CT State Championship and the New England Regional Championship, qualifying them to their first appearance in the Pop Warner 2012 Super Bowl in their Pee Wee division comprised of players ages 9 – 11 years old weighing between 75 to 120 pounds and 12 year old players 75100 lbs. The Hurricanes fought off dehydration in the 80 degree heat, transitioning from 40 degree New England weather, winning Sunday, Dec 2nd in a double overtime victory

25-24 over the Holy Cross Knights of Texas, a powerhouse team returning to the Super Bowl for the last 4 seasons. The Pop Warner 2012 Super Bowl was broadcasted worldwide via ESPN3.com, and the Hartford Hurricanes broke all previous social media tracking records for the number of followers on Facebook & Twitter for any Pop Warner team. The Semi-Final game on Wednesday afternoon Dec 5th ended in a 0-22 loss to the Beacon House Falcons of Washington, DC, another powerhouse returning to nationals the last 4 years, losing in the Super Bowl Finals the last 2 seasons; keeping the Hurricanes from reaching the National Championship Finals during the teams’ first appearance. Phil Bryant, President of Hartford Hurricanes and Hartford Hurricanes Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator has coaching experience as the 2001IAMU Kids


2002 Hartford Public High School Assistant Coach responsible for the offense under Jack LaPlante. After taking his team to its first trip to the nationals Coach Bryant stated, “We received accolades from teams from around the world Mexico, Canada, and even from the National Championship Team from Liberty City of Miami, Florida backed by rapper Uncle Luke. We thank everyone for their overwhelming support, here in Florida, back in Hartford, via social media on Facebook and Twitter during the Super Bowl and throughout the season! Many teams in this division across the country have never been to the national championships, and we did it in 4 seasons. Though many of our players cried after our loss in the semi-final game, I explained that it’s ok because it shows that you care! Remember that feeling! No other team thought we could win a game, being the only team in

the tournament that had never been to nationals before! We have to work hard to get back here again!” The Hartford Hurricanes will be celebrated publicly on Saturday, Dec 15th at 12:30pm at Bulkeley High School. The team banquet will be held on Saturday Jan 26th at 12pm at the State Capitol. LINKS OF INTEREST: HARTFORD HURRICANES (CT) vs. HOLY CROSS KNIGHTS (TX) ~ Sun Dec 2nd Quarter Finals full game video http://espn.go.com/ watchespn/player/_/source/ espn3/id/687979/size/condensed/ Quarter-Final highlight video clip by espnwwos ~ 25-24 double overtime victory over Holy Cross Knights (TX) http://youtu.be/nLNdWMzjYo0 Coach Interview Video Clip

~ Head Coach Phil Bryant (with daughter Valeria) after Sun Dec 2nd 2OT victory http://video.popwarner.com/ video/E52AC480D6/hartford-hurricanes-122 Semi-Final highlight video clip by espnwwos ~ 0-22 loss to Beacon House Falcons (DC) http://youtu.be/IPBObHdnxwk Pop Warner 2012 Super Bowl Website http://www.popwarnersb. com/12superbowl/pop.asp Hartford Hurricanes Website & Facebook Page www.HartfordHurricanes. org www.facebook.com/ hartfordhurricanes FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: HartfordHurricanes@gmail. com 860-381-0008 IAMU Kids




J.Cass Houston Bred Pop Singer


IAMU:How do you get ready for a Performance? Before every performance I always drink tea and honey and then I make sure to do my vocal warm ups for at least 30 minutes. IAMU: What’s your favorite chill spot in your home town? My favorite chill spot is a restaurant called Taste of Texas. They have the best steaks ever and the best salad bar in the world!! If I don’t feel like eating as much I just get the salad. IAMU: Where is you favorite city to perform? I love performing in New York. The crowd feels me over there. Most of my music is also produced by producers in the East Coast. I just get so much love out there!! IAMU: can you describe some of your wildest fan interaction moments to date? One of the craziest fan interactions that I had was when a fan came on stage and tried dancing with me as if we were in a club, lol. Then to top it off they were trying to put sun glasses on me and trying to grab the mic. That was an adventure, lol.


IAMU: For the fellas, do you like to order off the menu for them or they gotta speak up? As a female I like taking charge and ordering my own meal off the menu. Hey, he might pick out something I hate. It is better to get what I like then waste food. IAMU: Is there a freak'em dress you like to bust out every now and then. I have too many of those, lol. I am at the point that I don’t know which one I should bust out and wear. They all on fire!!!

IAMU: Which song in your catalog is your favorite song so far? My favorite song of mine is “Take You Home” I love that song!! “Take You Home” has energy and fierceness going on. That song has also been #1 in the Netherlands. IAMU: Who would you like to collab with down the road I would love to do a collab with Mariah Carey. She is my idol and I have been following her since day 1. Collaborating with her would be amazing!!

IAMU: What artist are you listening to in your ipod? Mariah Carey, Drake, Future and Jeezy. IAMU: Your worst date ever? When I was living in New York I met this guy at a restaurant and all he talked about was how fly he was and how many woman wanted him. He was very pompous, arrogant and rude. I got so annoyed that I told him I was going to the restroom and I never came back to the table. I snuck out and took the train back home.


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IAMU: What do you like to drink after a long hard day?

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Big things are happening. Time is going so fast!! I am ready though!!

I am a constant water drinker. I drink several glasses of water throughout the day. When I decide to drink something other than water I drink Ciroc with cranberry juice.

DjTy Lipscomb March 5 Np JCass Cassidy get it on www. vyzionradio.com See Translation

IAMU: Last but not least any shout outs? First and foremost I would like to thank Father God, without you Father I would not be here and none of this would be possible. Thanks for guiding me through all the hurdles and never leaving my side. I would also like to thank all my fans for your continued support. I appreciate you guys for not pre-judging me but believing in the content of my character. Also to my family for always being supportive, you guys are my back bone!

Michael Poellnitzposted toJCass Cassidy March 7 near Houston, TX via mobile Thnx for the add JCass...keep smilin' B-)

Amber Hendersonposted toJCass Cassidy March 4 via mobile Hey gorgeous! Hope you made it back safely! It was so good meeting you. Have a great day :)

JCass EMax Productions 11152 Westheimer Suite #905 Houston, TX 77042

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randon “DJSC” Williams is a DJ made by design. He is the Official DJ of the Dallas Cowboys getting ready to go into his fourth season while grabbing the attention of spectators all over the world. It would be fair to say he is a musical genius when it comes to his powerful approach to music. He creates a sound of mixes that can’t be duplicated from electro, rock, country and hip-hop which has turned him into one of the most articulate DJ’s of our time. When you get to experience DJSC in action you will get nothing less than an electrifying impulse propelling where one will have to get out of your seat and dance. DJSC has represented his hometown Texas on a great scale by taking his love of music production and being the cutting edge for the State of Texas as one the the best DJ’s around. Some of his major influences is DJ Silver, DJ/VJ Michael Jerome and DJ Pollux.

Not only is he the Official DJ of the Dallas Cowboys, Indy Race Car Jay Howard, San Antonio Scorpions, FC Dallas Major League Soccer Team and his invigorating mixes can also be heard live on 96.9 Kiss Fm in Texas. DJSC residency is at two of Dallas most prestigious lounges called the Blue Martini and Glass Cactus. Some of his high-end events he has performed at SXSW, Heatwave, NBA AllStar 2010, SuperBowl 2011-2012. DJSC has opened up for Major Artist such as

Akon, LMAFO, Big & Rich, Pauly D and Tiesto. Some of his sponsors include Beats by Dre, www.yumslife. comand www.DrinkNeuro. com. DJSC is a DJ that specializes in mixes of different genres of music that gives a strong and powerful sound. His remixes have made the highest rated DJ remix website in the world CrooklynClan.net with his remix team NY Hitmen. He can be found either at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium performing, rocking the seats of hundreds of thousands spectators or in an exquisite club making sure his party is

Brandon Djsc Williams shared a link. Monday Want to earn some extra money? Looking for a career change? Want to make a healthy life change? Go check out www.djscadvocare.com Brandon Djsc Williams shared SPIN or DIE's photo. March 5 My first battle tonight!! Come support #TEAMSC #CHOCOHOCOLICS NEXT WEEK's SPIN or DIE Line Up! Be There Tuesday!

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the talk of the town. Brandon Williams Official DJ of the Dallas Cowboys Bookings: Natasha Alexis babydaps2003@ yahoo.com World Live Ent. & Management Press: Ashely Lagos - Tatu Entertainment www.tatuentertainment.net/ Management: World Live Ent. & Management www.worldlivemangement.com Links: DJSCMUSIC.COM SOUNDSCLOUD. COM/DJSCMUSIC TWITTER.COM/ DJSCMUSIC FACEBOOK.COM/ DJSCMUSIC CROOKLYNCLAN. NET/NYHITMEN World Live Ent. & Management website: http://www. worldlivemanagement.com/ website: http://www. jamhouselive.com/

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Damn First Elmo now Big Bird RIP

thats what happens when you act like an idiot you pay for it

ok at least have a clean sock on your head wait minute why the hell you got sock on your head “aint no body got time for that

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HEALING HEARTS OF FAMILIES USA MINISTRIES 2071 McAfee Road, Decatur GA 30034 (Intake) Mailing: PO Box 2033 Lithonia, GA 30058 404-289-5277 www.healingheartsusa.org WHO WE ARE Healing Hearts of Families USA Ministries is a community based organization located in Decatur, Georgia. This organization was formed in 2000 to serve families in crisis. Our focus is stabilizing children during crisis, living in households where the children are at risk of de-stabilization from a safe living environment due to domestic violence or parental separation. The children in these homes are sometimes not known to DFCS, they live behind closed doors with families in the community where there has been several signs of their crisis, the parent has become withdrawn or abusive, the children have become withdrawn, violent, disruptive in school or truant. The family interactions in the community become more limited; if attached to a faith community that attendance becomes sporadic. WHO WE HELP and WHY The target population for the family intervention and stabilization program are

female domestic violence victims and their children; she may be homeless due to leaving a violent home environment. We serve parents with a legal issue that places them at risk of incarceration, leaving the children with a caregiver and the children at risk of being destabilized because of incarceration or domestic violence issue of the parent. We provide a reentry program men and women returning to the homes and community after serving a period of incarceration or absence from their families. The individuals and families we serve are usually living at or below the poverty level. The need to serve these populations of women, children and men is overwhelmingly intertwined. Studies shows (36%) of domestic abuse women/mothers are victims who become incarcerated leaving children as third party victims of the incarceration as well as the abuse. Children left without positive male figures in their lives are more likely to abuse drugs, accept aberrant behaviors as norms. Few studies show the impact primary caregiver absence, incarceration, domestic violence and homelessness have on children long term. Many studies believe children have trauma related symptoms long into their adult relationships which are undocumented. Our services are designed to show adults how to avoid imposing trauma, violence and abuse in any form on children. Women/Criminal Behavior / Violence : Many risk factors can contribute to women's criminal behavior, including substance abuse, mental illness, and spousal abuse. One of the most

significant risk factors is prior victimization (Women Offenders: Programming Needs and Promising Approaches, National Institute of Justice, 1998). We help parents because their children are impacted and are adversely affected by domestic violence, incarceration and primary parental absences. Most of the youth in these families are African American decent or Hispanic, they live in primarily single parent homes. Before incarceration the parents usually receive some type of government assistance such as Medicaid, TANF, SSI, Food Stamps or the primary care giver is divorced, separated or has never been married. The children usually were conceived out of wedlock; the father is absent or has very little presence in the child/youth’s life. If the primary caregiver is working the children receive minimal supervision during nonschool hours, because of limited financial resources, poor community connections and life management skills. Most of the children in these families have experienced some academic failure, witnessed some trauma, abuse or have been abused verbally, physically, sexually and


are prone to truancy and have displayed some behavior problems in school, the community or at home. Referrals To- Housing and Domestic Violence Crisis Safe House Placements, Reprieve Housing,

growth and guidance to help them make good life decisions. (4) GED –Provides additional assistance in the basics of education for individuals wanting to get a General education diploma.

(2) MY BODY IS MINE- an 8 session, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention education for youth and teens.

(5) P.A.L.M. REENTRY PROGRAM a 32 -40 hour structured reentry program. The education components are Parenting After Incarceration- Caregiver Transition. Parents are fast tracked to stabilization taking them through the emotional and psychological transition needed to stabilize after incarceration, with a focus on rebuilding good family relationships, employment placement assistance where they learn how to sell their skills to potential employers, how to display confidence for interviewing, how to parallel job skills into a job, how to dress, communicate and what are normal acceptable behaviors in the home, community and on jobs.

(3) DIVAS DON’T DO THATa 12 session girls mentoring program. Provides three dimensional view for girls in social, physical, emotional and spiritual

(6) REENTRY LIFE COACHING a 56 hour Adult Mentoring program (1 year) with Family Member Support Teams, Family Orientations and Assessments- 2

WHAT WE PROVIDE (1) P.A.L.M. Pre Trial Support (Personal Assessment Life Management) 8 hours For parents faced with the possibility of incarceration. This program assists the parent in understanding the impact of becoming incarcerated or staying in an abusive home with children. This program provides a case manager to assist in guiding the parent with making a stabilization plan for the family.

hour assessment and review for reentry plans/ 6 hours support team training for caregivers and parents entering or re-entering a family after a period of a parental absence. Assessments, Mentoring and Support planning, case management oversight. (7) INTERTWINED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION- 24 hours DV prevention program using the power and control model inclusive of cultural, behavior and age appropriate cognitive modalities included.

Mailing: PO Box 2033, Lithonia GA 30058 FAX: 404-890-5644


As you may already heard, the tragic death of innocent 6 month old Jonylah Watkins, who became a victim of gang violence in Chicago has shocked the world. Bulls Star Derrick Rose has offered to pay for the funeral expenses. May God bless Derrick for coming forward to help the family during a difficult time like this and most importantly bless the family of Jonylah.

as the nation has come to know the death of a 16 year old in Brooklyn, New York who was shot and killed by undercover cops has brought on a hailstorm of sudden media interest in this East Flat Bush community who are now rioting over of what they say series of rash police brutality.

GOD BLESS HIM FOR THIS GOOD DEED R.I.P BABY GIRL

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never thought i would have to write about an article that included a 6 month old baby being buried because she got shot but now I have too.. As a parent we never want to experience this kind of tragedy and unfornutely a Chicago,Ill family has to experience this horrific Reality. What also transpired and did not get national attention was a 15 year old according to family non-gang member was shot and killed by gang violence because of mistaken identity. This rash of violence in a ciry that is plagued with gang violence already has to stop.. I can never understand why the prosecuting attorney’s won’t use the patriot act

against gang members and the other charges that they are brought up on when they are on trial. When will this sensless violence end? This kid was happy he was getting a chance to IOWA.. Iowa of all places.. There are hardly any black people in Iowa ( we know there is)..

Was it racial profiling that caused this disturbing incident Ala George Zimmerman the infamous murderer of Trayvon Martin.. Should the cops face trial and or be suspended for their actions. they claimed the young man had a gun drawn but witness say other wise. is NYPD blue trying to hide something,because if they are then they are showing the world thier true nature as uniformed child killers. Unlawfull arresters of people who have the right to a peacefull assembly are arrested and beaten because they are speaking up against police violence..


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Its easy to sell the cover to some one who has all the financial backings but steadily produces the wackest lyrics . it’s to maintain an integrity fortress to the world and say this MC is desrving of the cover because there putting a lot of hard work and they have good lyrics. How about that a magazine that dares to be bold and different. so if want to know how to get on the cover put some work in then one day by surprise like she did you will see that it is just the beginning..

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The Crooks Ceo’s of oil company’s the Major oil companies gave their Chief Executive officer bonus’s of 10 million dollars or More... How much is put back into the commuinities unless it’s an oil

Nothing but a G-thang

spill none.

Chavez The aim of the Venezuelan general strike of 2002-2003 was to pressure Chávez into resigning and calling early elections. The strike lasted approximately two months, and the government ended up firing 19,000 PDVSA employees and replacing them with workers loyal to the Chávez

by Colin St.John

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enezuelan fallen leader Hugo Chavez was considered a dictator by many because he did not play by their rules. Being the president to a nation for almost 15 years can make some jealous and cringe a little bit. Even more so he refused to allow foreign commercial interest into his country which by many business stand points made him a much hated man. American Imperialism is the term than defines the US outreach to foreign countries. Chavez dejected that Idea so much he compared George W. Bush to a Donkey. The thieves are waiting like a wolf in sheep’s clothing to get their hands on Venezuela’s oil. Amongst his loyalist Chavez is a hero. Last month @iamuurban

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In 2006, the government had a forty percent share which was announced to be increased by twenty percent. Some believe this move could potentially burden PDVSA with investment costs, but Chavez created several new subsidiaries of PDVSA to try to prevent unwanted costs from happening. These subsidiaries include agriculture, shipbuilding, construction, and industry. Chavez also put effort into diversifying the economy.

I wrote about the millionaire oil company CEO’s who are making a living off of raping the world’s economies through the product of crude oil and selling them at a high cost. Venezuela boasted the lowest gas prices in the world at .12 cents a gallon yes I said it .12 cents…. With Chavez’s death it brings along the wolf pack and there much awaited hope and opportunity to these crooks who will engage in acts of trickery which will indulge into third world slavery by baring gifts; sounds familiar? Chavez gave

his people freedom by disallowing corporate greed known in America as Capitalism. Who ever heard of a nation receiving profits from the very oil they produce? George W. Bush called Chavez the enemy because Chavez refusal to be bullied by him and other countries who taunted him as he taunted right back... So how does the thieves and the rest of the world will try to infiltrate Venezeula and their oil. Simple deploy covert tactics and under the table

business deals with the new leader who might embrace such acts of thievery.. Under Chavez thier country’s illiteratcy dropped drastically and the gap between middle class and the rich was shortened. The crooks will ensure that gap is put back into it’s respective place and a nation that was starting to find it’s own identity will now lose sight of it only if it allows greedy foreign interests.

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Brownstone is an American female contemporary R&B group that was popular during the mid-1990s. They are best known for their 1995 hit single "If You Love Me," which was nominated for a Best R&B Performance Grammy Award

Solo is an American R&B / soul musical group. Eunique Mack, Darnell Chavis, Dbass Robert Anderson and previous members James Smith & Dez performed on the streets of New York in the early 1990s.

Jade was an R&B group active during the early to mid 1990s. The group consisted of Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall, and Di Reed. During their brief yet successful career, Jade released two studio albums, one live album, and a string of popular R&B singles.

Keith Murray (born May 29, 1974) is an American rapper and a member of the rap trio Def Squad, which includes fellow rappers Redman and Erick Sermon.

Shai is an American early 1990s vocal R&B/soul quartet. Their biggest hit was "If I Ever Fall in Love," which reached #2 in the U.S. Top 40.

Craig Mack (born May 10, 1971) is an American Grammy nominated rapper, who gained fame on Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s. Although his first single was released under the name MC EZ in 1988, he is best known for his 1994 hit single "Flava In Ya Ear", which was released under his real name. The remix of the single was the breakout appearance of The Notorious B.I.G., as well as one of the first solo appearances by Busta Rhymes. The success of The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album Ready To Die overshadowed Mack's early success on the Bad Boy label


Album Reviews Their was this section that we came up with in 2011 called what’s banging in my IPOD which was written by Nehimiah Salter. His insight to how real hip-hop should be was very astonashing. So from that we bring you the album reviews. I like to hear Good new music and is not afraid to play it in my car with the base turned up. We do take thier hard work seriously but at the same time who wants to spend there last dime on music that they can’t even ride to? if you would like your Album, mixtape and EP reviewed please hit us up. iamumag@ yahoo.com

Sara Shine Valentina

Available on http://sarashine.bandcamp.com/

You can tell she grew up in the 90’s because this album reminds of when an artist tried to make good music.. Even though she tried Sara Shine did miss a few steps .. Some of her colloberations did not match up with what she was trying deliver. Even though she missed a step or 2 Sara does have 7 good songs this album is available for free via Bandcamp.com

Available on

http://www.datpiff.com/VALENTINA-A-Taste-Of-Me-Valentina-mixtape.417267. html

Their is a market for everybody and she delivered sex music that makes you think damn i want bang the mess out of her.with all the fantasies given she still misses a few steps along the. Unneeded collaborations from subpar artist can kill a promo project ina heartbeat. even though this mixtape is not wack but still fall a little short of being ok. Her message about domestic Violence is a great song, everything else becomes repetative...

Classic Ride Music Good

Good( Could Have been Better)

Absoloot Banksters its tough to call this album because when you listen to him you cant get over how he sounds like Pitbull. But he’s spitting more lyrical content than Pitbull. But it is worth listening to.. and Buying

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Mixtapes,EPS and Demos are not graded on the same level as official Albums. if an album is wack we won’t Ok hestitate to tell you. But that does not mean you should put out garbage and expect diamond Wack results. We are watching and so are the Readers... Colin St.John

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