b.o.s.s. e-magazine official "teaser" issue
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An E-magazine that targets, empowers, and caters to African American and minority youth...An E-magazine that produces new positive role models and makes them attainable by the youth of today...An Emagazine that teaches how to create, pursue, and believe in the path to becoming a professional…a real BOSS. This is the official "Teaser" issue for advertisement.TRANSCRIPT
BE?WHAT CAN “ I ”
When should I start getting ready for college?
10 Freshman Do’s and Don’ts
Parent’s just don’t understand...or do they?
1st Firsts:
B.O.S.SE-Magazine of Today’s Young Black Leaders
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Be your Own Success Story
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What do you want to be when you grow up?Find out “HOW” right here in BOSS E-Magazine.
First Issue Launches
DECEMBER 19TH
HOWARD J. CLAY JR.President/Publisher
America’s African American youth are in serious trouble. We tell our youth to be all they can be but then we don’t do anything after that. We expect them to just “figure it out” Then when they can’t we get upset and say that “you really didn’t want it.” Black youths are dropping out of school like there is no tomorrow. Gang violence is up, poverty is up, and unemployment is at an all time high. So what can be done?
This is what I believe, I believe that the youth are not lost, they just need direction. The images that are displayed on television are mostly athletes, entertainers, actors, comedi-ans, those are fine but everyone doesn’t want to be that. Some want to be other things, doctors, lawyers, producers, ect. But they need examples to get there. That’s my goal for this E-Mag, to reach minority youth and let them know we hear your cry’s and prayers when you ask, “What Can I be, when I grow up?” Now, let me show you...
In order to induce change we have to give our children an alternative to what they have. We have to give them new options and new dreams. The sad part is many of our youth don’t even know how to dream. We have to
structure something for them to see something different to strive for. When the thought of this E-Magazine begin I was just sitting at home watching TV and wondering “what’s wrong with our youth?” I came up with so many answers that I became dizzy. I was overwhelmed with all the issues from Education to Family Structure. But the number one thing that kept coming up in my head was “ROLE MODELS” and “LEADERSHIP” I begin to think about my child hood and who I looked up to. Some of my own “role models” were athletes but most weren’t. My pastor, was black, my doctor was black, my school teacher was black, and my father was black. All of these men in my life were positively influencing me and directing me. But times have changed. Even though many of these things are similar the “direction” is not there. The “leadership” is not present. Does that mean there are people out there in those positions who don’t care, absolutely not but there is just more people in need. More young African American youths lost without direction, without hope, and don’t have a clue where to begin.
December 2011 Publisher’s Page
PRESIDENT/PUBLISHERHoward J. Clay Jr.
Editor in Chief - Drea [email protected]
Editor’s Assistant - Lizzie [email protected]
Contributing Writers - Nimari Nbuke - Sean Pack
- Hollis Benard ART
James Taylor
ADVERTISINGMarketing Director - Jeffrey Royce
[email protected] Manager - Linda Tatum
HOW TO REACH US849 Franklin Rd
Suite #708Marietta, GA 30067
Phone 678-995-5863 Article Submissions email proposal to
B.O.S.S. is published monthly, any questions or concerns please contact us immediately. If you are interested in an Advertisement please
contact [email protected]
Entire contents © 2011 by B.O.S.S. E-Mag. un-less otherwise noted on specific articles.
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Why this? Why now
“I believe that the youth are not
lost, they just need
direction.” an affiliate of
Clay and Clay llc
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miss
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Our Mission is to provide Minority and under served youthwith an outlet to discover their potential through literary content and accessible role models in order to evoke the spirit of “Believing in one self”.
While teaching them to create, pursue and believe in the path of becoming A
PROFESSIONAL.
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“The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness” ~~ Marcus Garvey
Community reaches further be-yond what’s going on in your neighbor-hood.
Community includes learning what others your age are doing, thinking, and experiencing. We want to help you understand that your experiences and thoughts are im-portant and that your opinion does matter.
So, we have hired the best young people to write about things that relate to YOU! Not what we “adults” think,
but what you think. This is a chance to speak your mind and
get heard.
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It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared. ~~ Whitney Young, Jr.
“Being prepared is a key to being successful. “
Many students are misinformed, or even unin-formed about what is going on. Even though it is fun to read about your favorite celebrities and watch music videos on the internet, you have to begin to take in information that will Actually HELP YOU get to the next level. From “health and exercise” to “parents just don’tunderstand”, these articles will be for YOU!
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“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow be-longs to those who prepare for it today.” ~~ Malcolm X
We are going to help prepare you for COLLEGE as much as we possibly can. Since many minority youth do not have anyone available to really explain the “ins and outs” of college life, we are here to assist you on your journey...
We will talk about everything from ad-missions and financial aid to
“freshman 15” and even dating in college!
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tech
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it. ~~ Stevie Wonder
The world of today is much different from the world of old. (I.e. “Electronic Maga-zines”..) Not only will we highlight different technological gadgets, but we will also dive into the topic of Social media and how it affects you. Also, we will explain how to properly use the internet and technology to help gain an advantage in today’s world!
By using technology, you have resources to educate yourself and move forward with your potential lit-
erally at your fingertips!
Learning why an Android is better than the Blackberry could be fun too...
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Following your heart's desire will lead you in the direction your spirit wants to go. ~~ Oprah Winfrey
Even though this E-Magazine is geared towards educating you on higher education, role models and Self accountability, we also understand the importance of just having fun! We plan to incorporate interesting material that is Entertainingto complement our other Informational articles.
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Education is a precondition to survival in America today.~~Marian Wright Edelman
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We think being smart should be celebrated more, so WE have to
HONOR some exceptional students each month.
Do you think you have what it takes to be the Student of the Month? Let us know!All you have to do is write a one page statement of why you should be considered and include a picture. If you are featured as a
Student of the Month for either college, high school, or junior high you will qualify to win a scholarship for the 2012 academic year!Get ready to be celebrated! go
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Our goal Is to
Help map out your future. Many teens want to become suc-
cess stories, but just do not know how.
We are here to help.
We will interview successful pro-fessionals and have them explain
exactly how they reached their current position. From childhood
to now, they will outline the steps they took, so you can take notes and apply it to your life. We will
also share with you tips that
will put and keep you on your road to success.
"Man's greatness consists in his abilityto do and the proper application of hispowers to things needed to be done." ~~Frederick Douglas
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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
FeaturedLaunch Issue December 19th....Subscribe TODAY!!!!
Interviews are the backbone of our magazine. The personal testimonies of the successful “Bosses” we speak with are priceless. Every issue will have featured interviews that you definitely do not want to miss! These interviews are enlightening, informative, and will without a doubt will shape your life. All B.O.S.S. interviewers will have income in the 6 figures! What do you want to be when you grow up? Yeah, there’s an interview for that!
Each of us, famous or infamous, is a role model for somebody, and if we aren't, we should behave as though we are?cheerful, kind, loving, courteous. Because you can be sure someone
is watching and taking deliberate and diligent notes. ~~ Maya Angelou
Name: Cappriccieo Scates Occupa-tion: Senior Director/SESAC (Atlan-ta), Author of 10 Steps to Success-fully Managing Recording Artists, NARAS Board Member, NARIP Board Member.
When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up he said, “I actually wanted to be a truck driver!” Find out how this potential truck driver made it in a highly com-petitive music industry. If you are a writer, musician, producer, or an artist, you don’t want to miss this interview. It will change your life!
Interviews
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Name: Toya JamesOccupation: Engineer
Money, great job, great looks, and completely in control of your life...Yeah young ladies you CAN have it all. Learn how she did it and did it with integrity.
Name: Jay RodgOccupation: Restaurant/Club Owner
Who says you can’t make it in your home town?!? Not only is Jay Rodj making it but is successful in every-thing he does. Learn how he worked hard and put together a plan, to litereally “Put on for his city”
Name: Daron JonesOccupation: Grammy Winner Song Writer and Produer
From a young age he knew he had talent but he also knew he was “God’s Son” Learn how he became successful and never lost who he was.
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Launch IssueDECEMBER 19th 2011
What CAN I bewhen I grow
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B.O.S.S. Magazine is Here! This E-Magazine will make sure to point you in the direction of your destiny! Have you Subscribed yet! Don’t WAIT subscription is FREE.!!!
B.O.S.S.E-Magazine of Today’s Young Black Lead-
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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHERHoward J. Clay Jr.
Editor in Chief - Drea [email protected]
Editor’s Assistant - Lizzie [email protected]
Contributing Writers - Nimari Nbuke - Sean Pack
- Hollis BenardART
James Taylor
ADVERTISINGMarketing Director - Jeffrey Royce
[email protected] Manager - Linda Tatum
Interested in Advertising in B.O.S.S. E-Magazine?Contact Jeff at [email protected]
Interested in Freelance Writing in B.O.S.S. E-Magazine?Contact Drea at [email protected]
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B.O.S.S. E-Magazine are currently seeking INTERNS!!!If interested Please contact Howard at
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