EDITORS LETTER
Hello ! Welcome to the first issue of Melanated Magazine . I hope you guys enjoy it . We have many treats for you and you don ’ t want to miss out on any of them . I should start by formally introducing myself as the editor-in-chief of this here magazine . I ’ m Cicely Rue , the author of The Eye of the Panther , freelance writer , and artist manager . I ’ m originally from Dallas , TX but I went to school at Oklahoma State University . My very first disclaimer is that as the editor-in-chief , I ’ m completely responsible for the writers & the content that is produced in this magazine . So , I hope you ’ re ready for a wild ride .
You can thank our Founder / CEO , Rocynda Kelly , for this beautiful creation . The purpose of Melanated Magazine is to bring awareness to the black community & to help increase African American ’ s self-esteem , self-respect , and self-development . We stand for the perseverance of the African American history and culture , before and after enslavement , and building a solid foundation for the strength of our people . We support black-owned businesses , creativity , and self-expression . Proceeds of the movement will go to furthering the development of Melanated Magazine and building the black community across the nation .
It ’ s our goal to promote black excellence to obtain and maintain black brilliance by highlighting black businesses , artists , musicians , writers , models , fashion lines , etc . While providing helpful tips in beauty , love , healthy living , politics , knowledge of self , and telling you about upcoming events in the Dallas area . Through our media outlet , we believe we can promote unity within the community and ultimately expansion within DFW area with our nationwide goals .
Some things you can expect to see in every issue are :
• A featured black business
• Melanted Contributor Scan
• Updates from Melanted . com
• Self-Reflection with some from the community
• Keep it Real
• Shopping information from advertised & discussed items
• Empower quotes
• … and of course , a letter from me !
In our first issue , you will get a taste of what ’ s to come from Melanated Magazine . Once again , I hope you enjoy what you see and read . If you ever have questions or concerns , don ’ t forget that you can always email me at melanatedmageditor @ gmail . com .
Peace . Love . Happiness .