Interview by: Dr. Vernet A. Joseph, GLM Joseph: Tell our readership about the Blackout Mix (TBM) Hill: The Blackout Mix (TBM) is an organization in Phoenix, Arizona that collaborates with local Black organizations, groups, churches, community centers, museums, schools, festivals, and libraries in the Greater metropolitan area. TBM gives each organization the opportunity to advertise their events for free on […]

Marcia Batiste CEO/Founder Sweat Equity Transformations   If you have ever thought you were in love, if you have ever thought He or She was the ONE and if you have ever had your heart broken you can relate to Jenna. In my latest book ‘LOVE Miscarriage’ Jenna opens up her personal diary to the world. You have the […]

Healthy breakfast blend that is great for “on the go” lifestyles. This delicious drink is healthy, tasty and full of nutrients. 1 packs Quaker oats, instant (preferably sweet like Apples & Cinnamon or Maple flavor so you don’t need to sweeten) ¼ cup fresh cranberries 1 ripe bananas 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries ( or blackberries) ½ cup water […]

Mashed sweet potatoes give a lovely twist of flavor to this classic treat. This cheesecake can be topped with praline almonds and kissed by a drizzle of caramel. (see picture below) • 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened • 3/4 cup cooked sweet potatoes, mashed (canned -optional) • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • […]

This is the year that Gigaré Lifestyle Magazine (GLM) and Gigaré “A King’s & Queen’s Collection” enters into an unlimited place… the realm of #GigareEverything. We are endeavoring to reach out into everything to engage everyone with our new concepts, products, partnerships, and programs. The GLM team is full of extraordinary people that are innovators, writers, visionaries, entrepreneurs, survivors, and […]

In Remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Shonnelle Cummins My new hobby helps me believe I can shop at non-discount grocery stores without breaking the bank. I never bought a Sunday paper and now I buy two. I shopped from the same grocery list every two weeks and now I only shop for items every six to eight weeks when they are on sale. I rarely […]