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Women
In Politics

Magazine Creation by Cole & Associates

Meg Whitman

One of the world’s
most respected
business leaders Meg
earned a reputation.

Soul Spa
Inspirations

Spiritual Corner

Take time to nourish
your soul, mind, and
body with Words of
wisdom and relaxation

Arts &
Entertainment

Multi-Media Mix

Music for your soul,
jazz, r & b, classical
and all. Women on the
big screen..Creativity

Lady CEOs
On The Move

Wilma McNabb

Executive Director of
the Donovan McNabb
Foundation & President
of PFPM Association

U.S. Congresswoman
Maxine Waters

Honoring
Our Veterans

U.S. Congresswoman
Marsha Blackburn

Admiral Mike Mullen

Sworn in as the 17th
Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff on
October 1, 2007.

Silke Endress
Man of the Month

Bishop McKissick Jr.

Senior Pastor of Bethel
Baptist Institutional
Church, located in
Jacksonville, Florida.

Mayor Gibson had a vision in 1996 of civic
empowerment and political self- determination
for her community.

A sixteen year veteran of Miami-Dade Police
Department and a skilled entrepreneur,

Ms. Gibson organized and successfully led a
dedicated group of her neighbors in creating
the largest predominately African-American
municipality in the state of Florida-Miami
Gardens.

Today, Gibson is Mayor of Miami Gardens, the
third largest city in Miami-Dade County. The
same skills that have helped propel Miami
Gardens from a vision to a vibrant Mecca for
commerce, finance, education, and recreation
she is now offering to the voters of the 17th
Congressional District.

Shirley's skills as a community organizer and officer holder have been recognized
by numerous organizations. Her honors include: American Jewish Congress
Regional Outstanding Service Award (2007); NAACP Miami-Dade Branch
Presidential Visionary Award (2008); St. Thomas University Leader for Life (2006);
Public Official of the Year (2005); Phillip Brutus Diversity Award (2005); The Heart of
Miami Award for Outstanding Leadership and Services (2003); FCAA Black Achiever
of the Year (2005); Miami-Dade League of Cites Leader for Life Award (2006);

Helen Miller Memorial Civic Award (2004); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Woman of the
Year (2006); Selected as one of six US Mayors to the 24th Jerusalem Conference of
Mayors (2007); Miami Today's Governmental Leader of the Year (2003); Miami/Ft.
Lauderdale Emerging Leadership Award (2003); Concerned African Woman
Sister-to-Sister Award for Excellence (2007) to name only a few.

Shirley presently serves on numerous boards and commissions while serving the
citizens of Miami Gardens. They include:

* Board of Trustees for the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust, Florida leagues of Cities, Inc.
* Miami-Dade County Charter Review Task Force
* President for Miami-Dade League of Cities
* Board of Trustees of the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
* Board Member and former chair, of the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc.
* Member of Florida Mayors
* Member of the Florida Black Caucus of Local elected Officials (FBC-Leo);
* Committee member, Citizens Oversight Committee- Miami Dade County Public Schools
* Board of Trustees for the Metropolitan Center at Florida International University
* Member of the Florida Center for Theological Studies

Before her election as Mayor of Miami Gardens, Shirley served on the Miami Dade
County Community Council Three for two terms and the Miami Dade Democratic
Party Executive Committee.

Shirley Gibson graduated from North-Dade Junior High School in the early 60's. An
alumni of St Thomas University, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal
Justice, a Master of arts (M.A.) in Pastoral Ministry and an honorary Ph.D. in Scared
Theology. She has earned numerous certificates of Completion for training,
workshops, and seminars.

Women In Politics

Catherine Minnis, President NBMBA

Catherine Minnis serves as the
Director of Community Outreach for
the South Florida Super Bowl Host
Committee.

Mayor Shirley Gibson

Had a vision in 1996 of political self-
determination, civic empowerment
for her community. Ms. Gibson
organized and successfully created
the largest predominately African-
American municipality in Florida.

Dr. Teresa Hairston, Publisher

Over two decades ago, a four page
newsletter called the Gospel SCORE
emerged on the scene with a focus
on gospel music and the Urban
community.

CEO On The Cover

Nan A. Markowitz, Director
of Operations

Super Bowl Host Committee Miami
overseeing every aspect of the Pro
Bowl and Super Bowl in Miami to
millions of fans

Helen Vella, Coach, Trainer

Vella & Associates formed in the
United Kingdom in 2000 uses
techniques that help each
individual overcome challenges,
find their purpose, realize their
potential, and reach their goals.

Decor Le'Home

Success by Design

Women & Sports

Lady CEOs On The Move

Sophisticated Intentions

Manolo Blahnik, Designer

From Santa Cruz de La Palma,
Canary Islands, is a Spanish born
British fashion designer and founder
of the self-named, high-end shoe
brand.

Healthy Living

Discover Healthy Eating Habits

Learning to cook is not only a
terrific way to express creativity
share ideas and spend time with
family and friends, cooking is also
an excellent way for children to
explore.

It's no secret that lighting
can make or break the
ambiance of a room.

Metal halide is an improved
lighting technology.