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WELCOMEPublisher

Lea ONeal

Executive EditorDonald W. Gregg

Relocation Editors

Mary BearEsther Michaels

Art DirectorTracy Stalling

Account Consultant

Robert H. Bolton

PhotographersDianne Gregg

Alex Jones

Andrew Wicker

Advertising & Sales DirectorBrian Lewis

Chaplain

Bishop John H. ONealNew York/ Florida

Board o Advisors

Jane BerryRobert H. BoltonJerey BrathwaiteShirley Coleman

Shelly Dozier-McKeeCurtis King

Calvin MaddoxEsther MichaelsTony Morrow

Mary NorwoodToni Oliver

Susan RadulovackiFredrick Robinson

Karen M. RobinsonNea Anna Simone

Sean ThorndikeLisa Zachery

Contact the publisher at:[email protected]

For advertising rates and

inormation call Brian Lewis at678.687.1876 or

email: [email protected]

Mary Bear & Esther Mchaels,Relocation Editors, are regularcolumnists helping newcomers eela part o Atlanta. With expertiseworking with corporations andcommunity organizations, theirrm, Michaels Bear Alexander &Woodward, guides clients throughbusiness transormation orimmediate and long-term results.

Their article, Plugging In (page 15), is worth sharing with a riendor amily member interested in ollowing the path to makingAtlanta home. They emphasize the role community plays to get

plugged in and to stay connected.Five years ago, Shelly Dzer-

McKee co-ounded a home dcorand accessories git store called TheScarlet Tassel in Sandy Springs. Herarticle, Home Sweet Home (page7), was written with newcomersin mind to personalize a homeenvironment into a relaxed haven.

A native Georgian, Lne Haynes

is a lm, music and book critic,having contributed to The Urbanite,Institute Entertainment, GRIP andMTV-U magazines. Hes interviewed

celebrities such as Tyler Perry, orwhich he garnered a Georgia Pressaward, to ormer vice President AlGore. Currently he is completinghis graduate degree rom BostonUniversity and collaborating in thedevelopment o a brand marketing rm. On page 11, Coming to aTheatre Near You, he gives a short review o two movies soon to bereleased.

With an MBA degree in management

rom Northwestern University, D. DennsHntn is a well sought ater lecturersharing his wealth o knowledge as a moneymanager. He has 21-years o experiencein the investment banking industry and

youve probably seen him on TV, the NBCaliate, 11 Alive, sharing analytical nancial

inormation. His column, Money Matters, appears on page 9.

Originally rom Chicago, thiscurrent Atlanta transplant CaphaMrrw brings her love o wine andexperiences o Napa wine valley toWelcome Magazine. Married to cheand owner o the Pecan Restaurantin College Park, Georgia, she lovespairing good ood with the perectwine. Sit back, relax and raise yourglass as you read her article, First Sipo White on page 14.

Former New Yorker and currentMacon, Georgia, resident, Ngel Rbertsbrings vast expertise in the book publishingindustry rom Random House Publishersto us. Youll nd 2 articles by him. Therst is ound on page 6, Welcome to TheOprah Magazine Club, and our Neighbor-hoods eature ound on page 13, Welcometo Historic West End.

For the last 9-years, Jhn L. Sands, Jr.,

has served on the Board o the AtlantaDogwood Festival as Chair o the

Hospitality Committee. As a custom tailorspecializing in mens shirts, John is heavilyengaged in the ashion, wardrobe, imageconsulting and design industry. Whetheryou are dressing or a ormal aair or casually attending a amilyreunion, John will help make your ashion statement one that ismemorable. His article, Do You Measure Up? (page 12) is tailoreto raise questions about how well we t in our attire.

National Bestselling Author Nea

Anna Smne is an activist, advocate anmother o three beautiul daughters. Shknows rst hand the daily encouragemeneeded to raise children who love to reaOn page 12, you will nd her article,Your Child, The Reader. Enjoy!

Dr. Aarn Trpea is a LicensedProessional Counselor and Certied Hypnotherapist. His practicspecializes in personal growth, creatinghealthy love relationships and marriageenrichment. For newcomers, perhapsthe last thing one thinks about is howto keep sex alive while unpacking boxesand nding the nearest grocery store.Dr. Turpeau speaks honestly in hisarticle, Sex in the New City (page 16).

Ever since she can remember, Lsa

D. Wade has been an advocate. Shehas championed causes or animalrights, the elderly and neighborhood

improvements. It seems only natural orher since she is striving to live a moreholistic lie that her interest would turnto the chronic devastation o our planet.Please join her team o green angelsto save our planet and implement hergreen tips into your daily lie. Shed like to hear what you are dointo be a good steward o Gods green earth. Her column, BecomingGreen Angel, i s printed on page 14.

Cover photography by Ernest WashngtnEW Productions 488 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30312www.edubphoto.com

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Welcome YAll!f r o M T h e P u b L i S h e rl e A o n e A l

Welcome to WELCOME Magazine!You dont know how long Ive waited to ocial-ly say those words. From the bottom o my heart, I wantyou to know that the southern hospitality bestowed upon

me some 30 years ago is now presented to you through our

new publication.

Whether youve been living in Atlanta or a ew days

or a ew decades, you need to know that the red carpet o

riendship is at your eet. WELCOME Magazine is the

rst ethnically diverse relocation publication in the United

States o America. With over 500 new people moving here

each and everyday, Atlanta is the place to be.

Our contributing writers are real people who live next

door to you. They have experienced the same homesick-

ness and sense o loss and isolation as you have. Our team

o writers will address the issues we have all struggled withrom time to timewhether its nding our way around

I-285 or nding a great private school in town. You are not

alone!

This is our rst issue. The editors and our Board o

Advisors are anxious to hear rom you in the weeks and

months to come. On page 18, you will discover our re-

source directoryAt Your Service. I genuinely hope you

will patronize our advertisers and get to know our business

partners, personally.

There is one person I would like or you to

make a point o meeting this year. Her image

graces the cover o this our inaugural issue. Sheis Kathleen Jackson Bertrand, the gal next door.

All that is good about Atlanta you will nd in

Kathleen. You need only meet her once, and you

will realize that you have indeed connected with

the essence o Atlanta.

Although your amily may be miles away,

WELCOME Magazine will be your new ad-

opted amily o riends!

My parents, Bishop and Mrs. John H. ONeal,

have been married or the last 55 years. My sister

and I grew up in a household where we took

the passage o scripture ound in the book o

Hebrews, chapter 13 and verse 2, literally. It says,Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,

or by this some have entertained angels without knowing

it. Had it not been or their example o Christian hospital-

ity, there would be no WELCOME Magazine today. So,

Id like to pause and thank them or instilling in me the

love or strangers with the understanding that now our

paths have crossed, we are no longer strangers, but riends.

f r o M T h e e x e C u T i v e e D i T o rd o n A l d g r e g g

f r o M T h eA r T D i r e C T o rt r A c ys t A l l i n g

As a graphic designer, Iusually spend all mytime behind the scenes. I enjoy

expressing mysel through other

olks words and pictures. When

Lea asked me to write a brie

note, I wasnt thrilled, but I

agreed to give it a try.

I would like to welcome you

to Atlanta. Im originally a

Yankee rom Erie, Pennsylvania

but have been a Southerner now

or almost 20 years. I dont miss

the snow (in April sometimes!),

and I dont miss the bitter cold,

gray skies, or chilly summers. I

do love our hot, humid weather,

sunny blue skies, grits, greens

and cornbread and my own two

Georgia peachesmy daughters,

Serra, 18 and Taylor, 14. Theres

so much to love

about Atlanta. I

hope you enjoy

discovering all

its nuances as

much as I have.

Springtime inAtlantawhat a de-lightul time to introduce

WELCOME Magazine

to the citys newcomers!

Welcome to a city whose

very symbolthe Phoe-

nixstands or rebirth.

As Atlantas prousiono dogwoods, redbuds

and other fowering trees

blossom gloriously, we invite you to share our enthusi-

asm or a city that constantly nds ways to renew itsel.

As executive editor, I invite youthe newcomerto see

yoursel as the most important element in Atlantas peren-

nial rebirth.

Going orward, please tell me how you have ound ways

to contribute to the excitement, the buzz, and the sense o

movement o your adopted city. I would love to share some

o your stories in this column. Perhaps you bring a sense

o ashion and color to Atlanta. Or maybe you have joined

the tens o thousands o community volunteers who give

Atlanta its heart, warmth and soul. As you read the words

o our outstanding writers, I know you will be inspired to

step out with condence and take your place alongside all

o the wonderul people who have chosen to make Atlanta

their home.

I especially draw your attention to the neighborhoods

that we eature in each issue o WELCOME Magazine.

You will read about the historic West End neighborhoodin this inaugural issue. But dont just read about itcome

see or yoursel. And while youre here, treat yoursel to a

great lunch at Chanterelles Ca and Catering (646

Evans Street SW). No, this isnt a product place-

mentwe just like the ood and the olks there!

Other articles in this issue o WELCOME Maga-

zine will give you plenty o tips to help you settle into

the vibrant lie o Atlanta. I look orward to hearing

all about it rom you, so please contact me at

[email protected].

City Lights, Southern Nights


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The Oprah Magazine ClubWelcomes Youby Nige l Rober t s

In 2003, Lea ONeal discovered that many other Atlanta-area women alsoread O, The Oprah Magazine or inspiration and personal growth. Rather than

each o them readingO in isolation, Lea thought everyone would benet

rom gathering each month to share their thoughts about the current issue.

Marking its th anniversary, the Oprah Magazine Club is still unique and

continues to provide a valuable orum or discussion. Lea, a 53-year-old New York

City transplant, started the club with 72 members and continues to serve as its

president.

I created the Oprah Magazine Club or newcomers who want to put the words

that they nd on the pages o this publication into action, Lea says. At each

monthly meeting, new riendships are ormed and lives are transormed.

The Oprah Magazine Club meets monthly at the Buckhead Library.

O Magazine covers a range o topics wonderully in-depth, says original mem-

ber Jacqui-Marie Gordon. Beore joining the group, she read the magazine byhersel and wondered whether other women shared her experiences.

Jacqui-Marie, a retired high school counselor and mother, survived many o

lies toughest challenges and elt a need to share her experiences. She recalls eel-

ing the connectedness.

Both Oprah and her magazine inspire and challenge women to grow.Oprah Winrey is an international treasure and a role model. Every time you

think Oprah accomplished something extraordinary, she breaks through another

glass ceiling, Lea says reerring to news o Oprahs newest business venturea

television network.

Theres no ee to join. The only requirement is that each member read the cur-

rent issue oO Magazine and fag pages or discussion. For a list o meeting dates,

contact [email protected].

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Home Sweet HomeY

ouve heard the saying, Theres No Place Like Home. Well its not only

true, its a motto we all should embrace. Why? Because your home is the

one place you can go to replenish your soul and be just who you are.

In addition to creating a beautiully decorated home, here are some key design

elements to help you create a home that is a true refection o you.

Persnalze Yr HmeIncorporate your avorite colors into your dcor.

Pleasing colors will induce a sense o calm and relaxation. Place photos o riends

and amily throughout your home as an easy way to connect to the people

you love. Group together collections, amily heirlooms and items o special

importance or a personal touch. When you decorate with items you love, you

not only create a home that is warm and appealing, but one that exudes your

personality. Creating a refection o yoursel within your home is a sure-re way

to create that Home Sweet Home eeling.

Create Cmfrt ZnesArrange the urniture in your home to take

advantage o a great view. Create a relaxing reading area or a tranquil place or a

rejuvenating nap. Every room in your home should invite you to come, sit and

relax.

Awaken The SensesWhen decorating, incorporate design elements that

speak to all ve sensesbeautiul artwork to evoke the sense o sight; scented

candles to ignite your sense o smell; textured pillows that appeal to your sense o

touch; a water eature to add a soothing sound; a beautiul candy dish lled with

your avorite treat to indulge your sense o taste. Tapping into your senses will

invigorate your decorating scheme and create a sense o balance and harmony in

your home.

As you set about decorating your home, let you soul guide you and create a

place that not only refects who you are, but inspires you to be all that you can be

by She l ly Dozi e r -McKee



You CANhavebetter health!

The HiddenDangers o Soy

by Dianne Gregg

The truth is that soy could be killing you and your amily, and you may not

even know it. Do you know what is in soy and soy protein? Did you know that i

you are experiencing unusual weight gain, bloating or nausea, just removing soy

products rom your diet could eliminate it all?

Todays amilies are consuming soy and soy products much, much more than at

any time in the past. Is it just a coincidence then, that todays amilies are also see-

ing many more cases o obesity, thyroid problems, osteoporosis, cancer and many

more diseases than our ancestors did?

I bought into the soy ad just like everyone else until I went into anaphylactic

shock! I discovered I was allergic to soy (deathly allergic!), and this prompted me

to do some research into the subject. What I ound out about soy shocked meinto writing a book about it.

You may be reading this and thinking, they wouldnt have put anything on the

market i it wasnt sae arent these things tested and regulated? Well, they are

not supposed to put things in the

stores that arent sae, but thats i

you trust the FDA! In 1966, they

did a lot o research into soy and

the harmul substance in the soy-

bean. They ound that there are

naturally occurring compounds

within the bean that are toxic to

humans and animals. Soy has

even been linked to breast cancerand to brain damage in inants!

I guess the ood manuac-

turers did not care about the

research that was done in 1966.

The soy industry makes $70

billion each year, and whenever

we buy soy and soy products,

we are giving them more

reasons not to care!

By now you may be wondering why I keep

reerring to soy products. Did you know that due to advances in ood technology,

the industry is now isolating soy proteins, isofavones and other substances ound

in the soy bean and adding them to oods where soy does not occur naturally?The stunning truth is that almost all processed and manuactured oods today

have some orm o soy in them.

This is a highly disturbing act, especially because soy actually takes away the

nutrients in other oods, not allowing the body to benet rom them.

There are many claims made about soy by the soy industry. We have all heard

how soy will reverse your childs obesity, how soy contains ewer calories and at,

how soy will prevent cancer, and the list goes on. However, there are many hidden

dangers with soy products. Keep your amily sae rom soy protein danger. Do

not eed your children soy products. Do not give your baby soy inant ormula.

Remember to research claims and health products beore serving them to your

amily.

To learn more, visit www.hiddensoy.com.

Why soy may be killing you...and you dont even know it!



Money Mattersby D. Denn i s Hin ton

You have just returned rom a second house-hunting trip in Atlanta, and

now you are ready to settle into your new lie here. You have ound the

perect house with the large white stucco columns that tower into the

sky. And you cant wait to take o your shoes and tiptoe on your picture-perect,

well-manicured lawn.

Welcome to Hotlanta, where every other person has a new Beamer and people

speak to one another as they enter a building. I you still need help nding your

way around town or wonder why they didnt name this place the Kudzu city

rather than the Peachtree city, you are not alone.

Atlanta really does represent all that is good in the South, and the city oers a

newcomer an opportunity to prosperi the newcomer is willing to work hard.

Its a busy city with a vibrant nightlie and many social opportunities. Just dont

get trapped in all o the glitz and glitter.

Beore the moving truck unloads your precious possessions, lets make sure

your nancial priorities are up to snu. I want you to save, invest and begin plan-

ning or a long and rich uture. Here are a ew things you may want to consider in

the weeks to come:

1. Establsh a relatnshp wth a lcal bank. Yes, I know everyone at your

old credit union knew you on a rst-name basic, but you are now in a new city.

Talk to neighbors and co-workers about who they bank with and why they have

chosen a particular nancial institution. Make a list o the things that you want

rom a bank and what your current needs are. Begin interviewing bankers until

youve ound a right t.

2. Check t yr credt scres. A new banking experience can oer new

credit opportunities, and thats good. I know credit is universal; however, it cant

hurt to establish some local credit in your new city.

3. Rll ver that 401k frm yr prevs emplyer. I you are pondering

what to do with your 401k that you let at your old company, roll it over to an

IRA Rollover Account, which will give you more investment options. Create a

business riendship with a nancial planner who can put together a portolio

review and can help you develop an action plan o saving and investing.

4. Vst a lcal nsrance agent. Now is the time to get an insurance check up

With a new job, a new home and possibly a new automobile, make sure you and

all o your possessions are protected. Your old $100,000 lie insurance policy was

ne when you made $25,000 a year and had one child; but now you make a lot

more and your needs have changed.

Getting your nancial house in order should be a priority now that you have

made the move to Atlanta. Take this opportunity to get motivated. There are

plenty o excellent nancial proessionals in Atlanta who will help you. Make sur

your house is in order both cosmetically and nanciallykudzu and pollen aside

Financial Analyst D. Dennis Hinton o Resource Securities shares his fscal expertise on

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Kathleen Jackson Bertrand, the Face o Atlanta

by Lea O Nea l

She has the voice o an Archangel.com-

ing orth to carry us home. I youve ever

been in her presence, you will be swept

away into a seventh heaven. She delivers a message

spiced with soul and sprinkled with sass. Hear her

sing once and youll yearn or more. Meet her once

and youve ound a riend. WELCOME Magazine

is proud to present our rst eature article, an ex-

clusive interview with Kathleen Jackson Bertrand,

senior vice president at the Atlanta Convention

and Visitors Bureau.

Lea: Beore we talk about your extensive pro-

essional accomplishments in Atlanta, lets begin by

taking a glimpse into your personal achievements.

Tell me about your amily?

Kathleen: Next to God, my amily is the light

o my lie. I have our children, two brothers, one

sister, a sister-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and

a grand nephew who all live right here in Atlanta.

Much o my joy in what I have achieved comes

rom being able to share my lie with my am-

ily. They are ater all the motivation or many o

my achievements in the rst place. Family is rst,

especially my children.

Lea: Last year an announcement was made

by the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

(ACVB) promoting you to senior vice president,

community and governmental aairs. What does

this mean and what will you be doing in this new

role?

Kathleen: This promotion certainly recognizes

my 25 years o hard work at the Atlanta Conven-

tion & Visitors Bureau, and Im so grateul. I never

dreamed I would be a part o this industry or so

many years. My renewed ocus in the months to

come will be on interacting within the hospitality

industry, within the community-at-large--both

grassroots and corporate--and within the govern-

ment arena, particularly city and state government.Lea: Newcomers would want to know how you

landed the job with the ACVB several decades

ago. How did you get your oot in the door and

make the connection?

Kathleen: While living in the Virgin Islands

with my husband, I returned to Atlanta or a

Christmas holiday. The Atlanta Journal and

Constitution printed an article addressing addi-

tional tax unding had been approved by the City

o Atlanta or the Atlanta Convention & Visitors

Bureau. There was a mandate rom city council to

increase the hiring o Arican Americans. I called

Dr. Donald Stewart, the president o Spelman

College, my previous employer, who contacted

Sonjia Young, sister-in-law o Ambassador

Andrew Young and member o the ACVB.

Ms. Young placed a call on my behal to Ted

Sprague, who was the president o the Bureau. I

then was oered an interview to meet with Mr.

Sprague. I came to the Bureau with the strong

philanthropic and alumnae experience rom

my work at Spelman as Director o Alumnae

Aairs.

Lea: Im big on volunteerism. When I

relocated to Atlanta in 1977, one o the rst

things I did was to volunteer in the political

campaign o Frank ONeal. He was running

or Atlanta School Board and since we had the

same last name, I decided to pitch in and help

him out. Why is it important or newcomers to

volunteer?

Kathleen: Well, or as much as Atlanta has,

there is still remains a large number o those

who have not. I am not speaking o economics

alone. Volunteerism can take place at the ood

bank, a church, the public schools and with

any o the large number o non-prot, service-

oriented organizations that are here--anywhere

an extra hand is needed. Service to others is the

greatest git one can oer. My ormer pastor,

the Rev. Walter Kimbrough would say, Youre

blessed to be a blessing! Atlantas people have

been truly blessed. So volunteerism gives us all

a chance to re-deposit.

Lea: You live in the black community, not ar

rom one o the largest congregations in town.

What attracted you to Cascade United Meth-

odist Church?

Kathleen: Cascade United Methodist is a

amily church. I had visited other churches, and

Cascade made me eel the most welcome withmy children. The music ministry was spectacu-

lar, so naturally that appealed to me. I was also

impressed with the act that the parking lot was

lled six out o seven days in the week. Day or

night, theres always something going on. I knew

that there would be something that I could do

on one o those days with my church.

Lea: Any parting words or those who are

new to Atlanta?

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Part I


11/20WelcomeMagazine | Apl 2008 PreMier eDiTion! 1

Coming to a

Theatre Near YouHANCoCK Will Smith is one o Hollywoods most bankable

actors; his lms are ew but highly successul. He continues the trend with

Hancock. The story centers on a tortured superhero (Will Smith) who

crash-lands in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and tries to transorm himsel

by romancing an alluring housewie, causing chaos in the city. Theres a

great deal o positive buzz on the lm with critics and inside industry

executives. It is rumored that the special eects are state o the art, coupled

with a strong storyline. Release date July 2, 2008. Rated Sony Pictures

TouSSAiNT Toussaint Louverture, a black man, born in 1743, was

a leader in the Haitian Revolution. He led a massive, bloody struggle orslaves against the white landowners and slave tradersultimately securing

control o the government in Haiti. This amazing story is being brought to

the screen by Actor/Director Danny Glover

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Do You Measure Up?

One o the most important considerations when it comes to clothes

shoppingone o the most misunderstood and sometimes ignored

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shopper, purchase rom the nest boutiques, or buy rom all those department

stores in between, the t o your clothing can make or break a good rstimpression in social or proessional settings.

Hw yr clthes lk n y can make all the dfference n the wrld. Lets

take jackets or example. A baggy, ill-tting jacket looks sloppy and may even

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Accessres. Present yoursel with a clean,

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will enable you to project the message

you wish to convey. By the way, it is a big

mistake to simply ignore appearance. No

one ever became totally poised overnight.

Its something we have to work on, and the

reward is worth every eort.

Measrng p means pse, persnalty

and manners cmbned. Isnt it amazing

that we know instantly when someone

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The way they present themselves makes

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H a pvu a uau.pns: The right pair of pants

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look slimmer and trimmer than

pants that are too tight or thathave too much fabric hanging

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Jckes, cos, desses nd os:

Wearing tops that create a waist is

important in having a crisp, pulled-

together look. Remember that

clothes that are too boxy or loose

tend to fade into the background.

Boxy shapes will also make you

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b cloes that are a little loose

rather than a little tight. Too tight

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Don jcke, even if it is

perfectly tailored, if the sleeves

are too long or too short. The

sleeve should be just long enough

to cover the top of the wrist bone.

Check the sleeve length carefully

in a full-length mirror.

Picture yourself as the poised and

condent person that you are, and

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lanta wearing a well-tted outt.

There was a time in the not too distant past that parents used stories and

tales rom their ancestors to help create a moral oundation or their

children, develop sel-esteem, and give perspective on personal heritage.

For many o us, our heroes were legendary oreathers who overcame great

hurdles either as an immigrant or reedman to make their way and build a lie.

This age-old manner o educating children was commonplace long beore books;

libraries and bookstores became so easily accessible or attainable. Over the years

parents have segued this desire to pass on value systems and educate their chil-dren with a more globalized and inclusive approach.

While we strive to build sel-esteem and create a sound moral oundation,

many parents also want to raise their children to be tolerant and accepting o oth-

ers in order to become adults who can thrive in a world that is no longer segre-

gated by race, religion, social castes or sexual preerence.

Parents o today strive to prepare their ospring by creating a knowledge base

that is all-encompassing; many begin the process o learning and developing an

appreciation o learning while the child is in the womb so they become amiliar

with the parents voice and the cadence o storytelling.

Ater the child enters the world, emphasis is shited to spending quality time

interacting with the inant and continuing the reading time in hopes o creating a

thirst or inormation and reading as a orm o entertainment.

As a mother o three, I am certainly guilty o making books and the writtenword a primary orm o entertainment in my household. I am a product o a

mother who insisted that I read or write; as a result writing down my thoughts

became second nature. In conversations with other like-minded parents, I learned

that we were similar in our desired outcomes i not by our approach.

Elyse Russell o Suwanee, Georgia, is the mother o a toddler. She takes her

daughter to the library or story time to reinorce her love o reading. Elyse eels it

is important that she chooses books that allow her daughter to see children that

look like her; stating It is wonderul when she shows pride, sel love, and con-

dence rom actually seeing hersel in the images (little brown boys and girls doing

all o the things she is reading about).

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Welcome to Atlantas Historic West End

Arenaissance is taking place in Atlantas West End neighborhood.

Rundown Victorian houses all over the community are getting a

makeover. Young proessionals are focking to West End, where they

can enjoy an upscale liestyle close to the downtown area. Despite all the changes,

the communitys vibrant Aro-centric culture remains strong.

Named or the chic London theatre district, West End rst gained popularity

ater the Civil War. With a railroad link to Atlanta in place, it became a desirable

suburban community by the late 1880s. Wealthy Atlantans wasted no time in

building lavish estates in West End, and the neighborhood fourished. In 1894,

West End ocially became a part o Atlanta as a growing infux o amilies

moved to the area. By the 1930s, West Ends population climbed to about 22,000,

and dozens o thriving businesses clustered around the neighborhoods downtown

area.

Racial diversity came to West End in the 1960s when increasing numbers o

Arican Americans associated with the Atlanta University Center moved into

the area. But with the infux o blacks and growing urbanization, longtime white

residents fed to Atlantas outer suburbs. That white fight resulted in West

End becoming 86 percent black by 1976. Many businesses also relocated to thesuburbs. Soon West End suered the same plight that plagued other inner cities

in the 1970s.

In the midst o decline, business and political leaders worked toward revital-

izing the community. Their collaboration resulted in portions o Interstate 20

running through the neighborhood, the construction o Mall West End and a

MARTA train station in the community.

At the same time, community activists have also been hard at work. West End

Neighborhood Development (WEND) came into existence in 1978 to prevent

urther deterioration and to restore the neighborhoods attractiveness.

In a community newsletter, WENDs vice president, Carl Nes, recently called

on all West Enders to join the groups beautication committee. He tells each

resident to spruce up their own yard rst. The group is also working with law

enorcement to improve the neighborhoods image by eliminating panhandling atthe o ramps o I-20. Reuse to let panhandlers be the gatekeepers to our neigh-

borhood at I-20, Nes writes.

At a time when oreclosed houses are a common sight throughout the nation,

West Ends mortgage raud committee is educating residents about predatory

lending. Theyve also organized home-buying seminars at the public library, where

experts provide pre-purchase counseling to prospective homebuyers.

Many are looking to move here, not only because we are one o the last

aordable city neighborhoods with huge bungalows that boast coer ceilings and

other attractive amenities, comments Nia Knowles, a realtor who lives in West

End. But also because were a neighborhood o riends. We know each other,

socialize with each other and support each other.

In the midst o the renaissance, though, reminders o how ar West End

ell linger: shabby strip malls dominated by cash checking establishments andpawnshops. But those places seem to be on their way out as the neighborhood

gentries.

The Sky Lots stand as a symbol o what the neighborhood is becoming.

Attracted by its town homes and lots starting in the 150s, a strong middle class

presence has returned to West End. This upscale development is only one o

several new high-priced apartment developments in the neighborhood.

Many o these new residents gather at The Grounds Coeehouse, located at

the Sky Lots. Since opening its doors in November, The Grounds has been a

meeting place or young urban proessionals with laptops. Carlos and Tamara

Watson, the cas owners, have lived in the area since 1994 and say they love West

End. The area was downtrodden when we rst came here, Tamara recalls. But

now theres a resurgence. We are starting to see the glory days o West End again.

The couple reused to stand on the sidelines and watch as the resurgence went

on around them. They wanted to contribute something to the redevelopment o

the neighborhood. Not only is The Grounds becoming a popular spot or java

and ree Wi-Fi, but its also a haven or artists and writers. With its spacious

interior and comortable lounge seating, the ca oers a wonderul venue or

artists to display their work and or poets to recite their verses.

Tamara predicts that West End will develop into a chic artsy community

over timea combination o the Little Five Points, Grant Park, and Virginia

Highlands neighborhoods in Atlanta. The Beltline project will make a huge

dierence in that direction, she adds.

Atlanta, a city whose growth and economic development depended on 19th

century railroad commerce, is spending $2.8 billion to develop the Beltline. It wil

be a 22-mile loop that includes new green spaces, trails and a railway that encircle

and connects Atlantas neighborhoods. Project designers plan to construct bike

paths, new sidewalks and revamped parks in West End.

As ethnic diversity and wealth return to West End, it still holds to a culture

steeped in the Civil Rights Movement. Two o the main streets running through

West End are named in honor o civil rights giants Ralph David Abernathy andJoseph Lowery. And throughout the neighborhood, Aro-centric clothing and

bookstores continue to be staples in the community.

Originally rom Brooklyn, New York, Nia Knowles sums up much o what West End ha

to oer residents today--Where else in Atlanta can I walk to parks, visit an Aro-America

gallery [Hammonds House], tour a mini mansion, hear a story [Wrens Nest], grab a whit

hot chocolate while participating in an open mic and emailing house listing [The Grounds]

get New York-style pizza and shop at a mallall within fve minutes o my house?

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Becoming a Green AngelBy Li sa D. Wade , M.S . , SLP-CCC

Going green is not easy. Learning how to

alter our lifestyle is what this column is

all about. My passion is for a healthier

environment. To this end, I have started with myself

to save our planet. There are little things we all can

do each day that will make a tremendous difference

in our lifetime. Each issue, I will share tips, leads and

contacts that will enable us to breathe easier, sleep

better and enjoy a more wholesome and gratifying

life.

In his book, The Power o Now, author Eckhart

Tolle builds a roadmap or us to become present each

moment o our l ives. On page 64 Tolle wrote, Be

at least as interested in what goes on inside you as

what happens outside. I you get the inside right, the

outside will all into place. I think this is a great place

or us to begin. Lets start to take a look at what we

are inhaling and ingesting on a daily basis and begin

to tweak ourselves or the better. Here are a ew sug-

gestions to green our space;

1. Green the plate: At each meal look at the colors

o ood on your plate. Begin to replace white ood

colors or green, blue, violet, red, orange and yel-

low. Swap white rice or brown. Instead o a white

potatoes, trade out sweet potatoes and yams. Create a

plate that mimics colors o the rainbow. Start to incor-

porate a new vegetable and ruit into your diet each week.

2. Green the threads: Let the very next purchase o clothing be a blend o

natural bers, whether it is cotton, wool or linen. Start to replace man-made

abrics with items that had origins in the soil. Help your body to breathe at nightby sleeping on a 400 count or greater Egyptian sheets. Treat yoursel to a lovely

pair o silk pajamas!

3. Green the hse: How many plants do you own? Is every room colorully

decorated with live fowers? When was the last time you ed and watered your

plants? Spring is here. What a wonderul time to welcome the change o the

season with a ew new plants. Bring a little o the outdoors inside.

Roswell resident, Lisa D. Wade, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and environmentalist.

She lives with her dog Sof, a black Labrador. Contact her at WelcomeAtlantaMagazine@

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Does the thought o networking make you cringe? Do

you eel alone, not knowing what to do or say?

Would you like to walk into a room and instantly know

how to connect?

In CLICK: Ten Truths or Building Extraordinary Relation-

ships (McGraw-Hill; January 2008; Hardcover: $24.95),

George C. Fraser, one o the oremost authorities on

relationship building, details ten simple and proven

principles that will allow people to tap into the richest

resource on the planet other people no matter how

hard its been in the past to do so. Readers will be able to apply these skills toall areas o their lives to create an extraordinary marriage, lielong riendships,

or powerul and enriching business relationships.

So what is click? Fraser insists that networking is just the beginning, connect-

ing takes relationships to the next level, and clicking is when at least two people

add a special value to each other and create synergy. It is the ultimate goal o the

networking process to create a win-win.

Fraser, over the last 25 years, has built one o the largest and most infuential

networks in America using his click ormula. Hes a sought-ater speaker and

expert on relationship building, appearing in high-prole media outlets (including

New York Times, USA Today and on CNN and PBS), and giving more than 125

keynote addresses per year. The Ten Truths that he outlines in CLICK are based

on the knowledge hes gained while studying and teaching networking.

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Plugging In

Youve moved to Atlanta, and you eel like you were delivered by

Dorothys twister. Getting acclimated and eeling a part o such a busy

city can be conusing, chaotic, and downright rightening. Dorothyollowed the yellow brick road, a path that led her home.

That golden pathway in Atlanta is community service. Many o this citys

strongest advocates and community legends are those who chose to move to

Atlanta or career opportunities, and through the intention to serve, stepped into

the most powerul network here: philanthropy.

Newcomers seeking to connect in Atlanta have ound involvement in commu-

nity service is their path to outstanding opportunities. By becoming involved you

see the needs o the community and youre able to do something to address them

says Claudia Cornejo Hamilton, who relocated here recently with her husband.

Belonging to an organization in Atlanta, such as the Latin American Associa-

tion, helps you to connect to people with similar interests and opens career op-

portunities as well.

Likewise, executives relocating to Atlanta are keenly aware the way to enter themarketplace is through individual commitment. Getting involved in community

service is the assumptive way to be known in Atlanta and to meet key leaders and

infuencers, says Ann W. Cramer, Director North America Corporate Com-

munity Relations or IBM. She emphasizes that volunteering can start at school,

places o worship, or local organizations. Volunteering is the rent we pay or the

privilege o being part o Metro Atlanta.

Make Atlanta your home by nding a community organization that aligns

with your passion and interest. Start by going to United Way o Metropolitan

Atlantas online database o organizations (www.unitedwayatlanta.org). Look in

the paper or local perorming arts groups, or go to www.VolunteerMatch.org or

www.HandsOnAtlanta.org to be introduced to a not-or-prot that can utilize

your skills.

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Sex in the New City

Welcome to Atlanta! You have arrived in one o the hippest and most

exciting cities in the world. Atlanta is denitely the place to be, but

the stress level o moving alls right below losing a loved one. Folks

are going crazy trying to nd a job, a house, a school to put their kids in...and

o course nding their way around and

through Atlanta trac.

This column will be on relationships

in regard to newcomers relocating to

Atlanta. We will be ocusing on the

relationship part o keeping the romance

togetherdating each other and

keeping the amily strong. These are

the kinds o amily values Dr. Turpeau

Speaks will discuss in each column.

Even though moving can be a very

stressul experience, you and your spouse

have the power in your relationship to

reduce this stress dramatically. How?Not through medication, but through

a healing exercise that I have seen help

many people cope with stressul times. In

this issue I am prescribing a healthy dose

o SEX.

Sexual activity has been proven to

reduce stress, cure headaches and increase

longevity. One recent study has shown that men who have three or more orgasms

a week are actually 50 percent less likely to die orm coronary heart disease.

Even though you are tempted to put sex on the back burner or on the bottom

o your list o things to do today, make sure you give it more priority than

usual during this stressul time. Use this

opportunity to do something exciting

in your sex lives. One example would

be to break in each room. As you are

unpacking or setting up your rooms,

visualize how you will seduce your spouse

in each room. Then when the time is

right, surprise him or her with the new

adventure.

My prescription or you will not only

reduce your stress but bring you closer

together. So make sure you save enough

time and energy to treat each other with

this powerul stress reduction therapy.Youll be glad you did.

Dr. Aaron Turpeau is a Licensed Proes-

sional Counselor in Atlanta. For additional

inormation about his seminar and counseling

services you may contact him at 678-522-6548

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