Barack Obama

February 2007

The Fire this Time

Barack Obama is a man on fire.

The 45-year-old senator from illinois has only been in office two years, but he holds the hottest hand in American politics—and he’s playing to win.

Barack Obama is a man on fire. the 45-year-old senator from illinois has only been in office two years, but he holds the hottest hand in American politics—and he’s playing to win. Polls consistently rank Obama second only to Hillary Clinton as the favorite among Democrats to run for president in 2008—ahead of the last two Democratic candidates, John Kerry and Al Gore. He burst on the national scene in 2004 by delivering an electrifying keynote address called “The Audacity of Hope” to the Democratic National Convention

Dispatches from the Diaspora

Richard Wright, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Ralph Ellison: most of us know their stories and their works inside and out. These authors, and others less known, dared to weave African American sojourns, struggles and triumphs into the very fabric of American life and letters.

Opening the Vaults

Ours was an economic entry, part of early 17th century globalization. Late in August 1619 20 Africans confined in a Dutch vessel bearing Spanish names the likes of Isabella and Pedro came to an English colony perched on Native American lands: Jamestown, Virginia.

A Patented Success

As we cruise down modern roadways in our cars and trucks, there is rarely a thought given to the fact that our means of transportation weren’t always so safe and convenient. Here are just a few automotive inventions designed by African Americans that we now take for granted. U.S. Patent No.

Natural Mystic

As the sliding glass doors parted the unexpected calypso melodies began on cue. Two musicians were playing on a small stage 10 feet from the new arrivals. Bermuda is trying to boost their tourism number to 60,000 a year and is putting forth a good show.

Fire and Ice

Most people look shocked when they hear you’re taking a trip to Iceland. They tilt their heads to the side and ask unabashedly why on earth you would willingly travel to a country with “ice” in its name?

Wandering through Wyoming

As we make our approach, the airline pilot comes over the loud speaker. “Well folks,” he slowly drawls. “We’ve begun our descent and passengers on the right side of the plane will get a perfect view of the Grand Teton Mountains.” And there they are, as if on queue.

Best Bag

Going to golfing heaven with style and Grace

Tourbillon FORCE CONSTANTE Academia

The cagey delights of a state-of-the-art timepiece.

Slick Tricks

Velocity Ferocity

On the Range

No shame in your short game.

The Best of New York

On the Links

Finer Points
For most golfers the Winter is a time to put the clubs away and find some indoor activities to tide you over until the spring. So, why not spend this winter getting stronger?

Smiles all a Round
Dr. T.J. Dorsey is a general dentist with a passion for the links. He began making rounds more than three decades ago by way of what he describes as a hoodwinking.

Goods

The Game of Golf Shot Online
An August 2005 article in The Economist reported that more than 50 percent of Americans partake in some form of video gaming—and that number does not consist of youth only.

Alias Sedan
Alias Footwear’s Sedan looks like your everyday street shoe but offers incredible comfort and stability on the golf course.

Dunning Golf Apparel
Ralph Dunning knows athletes. The founder and principal designer of Dunning Golf, a cutting-edge golf apparel outfit, actually has his own rather impressive resume of physical achievements.

My First Time

Bernard Shaw
Let’s put it this way: During my 40 years in journalism, I had always envied golfers and the time they could invest in the game as well as their polished skills, regardless of their level of pla

Publisher's Note

Publisher's Note
With this History issue I wanted to change it up a little and make our focus Black Future.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor
I was completely appalled by Claudio E. Cabrera’s article “Do Unto to Thy Neighbor” [October/November 2006] regarding the bloodshed on the borders of the Dominican Republic.

Contributors

Contributors
DANIEL D’OTTAVIO Daniel D’Ottavio was born and raised in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Society

The Bermuda Music Festival
From October 4th-7th, the pink sands of Bermuda welcomed a mix of local and international talent for the 11th Annual Bermuda Music Festival.

Divots Society Celebrates a Half Century of Existence
For so long, African Americans were excluded from daily activities the rest of society had the privilege of enjoying. The game of golf and membership into a golf club were no exception.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
On October 5, 2006, excited guests woke up bright and early to join “King of Comedy” Steve Harvey for a special broadcast of “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” at the Fairmount So

The Green Presents the G.R. N'Namdi Art Gallery Reception
The N’Namdi New York locale provided just the touch to cap off The Green Magazine’s 2006 art gallery series.

The 21st National Hispanic Women's Conference
On October 12-13, 2006, The Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) hosted their 21st National Hispanic Women’s Conference with the theme of “Latina Power: The Billion Dollar Market.&rdqu

The Seventh Annual Jackie Robinson Foundation Golf Classic
On Monday, September 25, 2006, a star-studded cast of participants took to the green at the Lake of Isles golf course at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.