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Spectacular Magazine enlightens, empowers and entertains with
news, features, columns, commentaries and calendars. Spectacular
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IN THIS ISSUE
Vol. I, Issue IV
Africa -Caribbean News
Ballin’ Out
Briefly
Classified/Local Business
Commentary
Cover Story
Did U Know?
Entertainment
Full Face & Fabulous
FEATURES
African Oscars
Juneteenth Highlights
Nasher Museum
Scandal Inspired Clothes
Tamela Mann
Where Hip Hop Meets Religion
From The Publisher’s Desk
F.Y.I.
Health & Beauty
Lifestyles
News Briefs
Out & About
Sports
This is Your Life
What’s Up Doc?
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