Impact Detroit Magazine Impact Detroit Holiday Issue 2013 | Page 6

EDITORIAL
From the Desk Of Susan Jones

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Hello Detroit!

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As you flip through the pages of our
Holiday Issue you will discover, we are
celebrating the one year anniversary of
the making of the movie Sparkle in
Detroit. It’s a remake of the classic
1976 original movie Sparkle. I am
excited to have Columbia Pictures
( S o n y ) S r. V i c e Pre s i d e n t o f
Production, Devon Franklin as our
cover.
Inside Impact, you will find articles
and stories which will inspire you!
  Remember this is the primary goal
for Impact Detroit Magazine, to
inspire.
You’ll discover some
charming facts about what went on behind the scenes on the set of Sparkle and meet the Detroit actors/
actresses and stand-ins, too.  Read the
e their
stories, excitement and
remember Whitney Houston. Th e actors and actresses in this issue are all from Detroit am so proud of them.
Read about DeVon Franklin as he shares what it was like to work with Bishop Jakes, Whitney Houston and
much more. Be on the lookout for an upcoming movie from one of the original cast of the landmark TV series
JULIA
and author Alison Mills Newman is the
producer
. She is Inside Impact, too and part one of her story will bless your heart.
In addition, look for a special announcement from Cedric T e Entertainer
and
several of his specialty ads along with a new column from Rochelle Owsley from Kentucky call Highly Favored.
Okay I can’t spill all of the beans ou have to read it all right here. Impact wants to give back to you for the
holidays. You
be able to download this issue for
! Enjoy this packed issue and we encourage you to

Special
Cheryl Patterson and Universal Xperience for creating the Sparkle concept celebrating the
one year anniversary of the making of Sparkle in Detroit for this Holiday Issue and establishing a wonderful
linkage with Cedric Th e Entertainer and Who Ced Hats
Once again, Impact Detroit Magazine makes it happen to inspire you!

Walking in my Purpose
Susan Y. Jones