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The article presents a comparison of electronic book readers (e-readers) including the Amazon Kindle, the Sony Reader, and the Apple iPad.

Presents information on several books about activist Martin Luther King, Jr. "The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Threshold of a New Decade, January 1959-December 1960," edited by Clayborne Carson, Tenisha Armstrong, Susan Carson, Adrienne Clay and Kieran Taylor; "The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.," edited by Clayborne Carson; "My Life With Martin Luther King, Jr.," by Coretta Scott King.

The article features Kara Walker, an African American woman visual artist and a professor at Columbia University in New York. She received her master's in fine arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. An overview of the success of her first exhibition at the Drawing Center in New York in 1994 is presented. A description of her portraits from black paper and her large murals is outlined.

Focuses on the bitter controversy that has erupted in black America over whether we should celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. or Malcolm X. The hero in black history; What individuals are prepared to do to ensure that the heroes did not die in vain; Excerpted from a paper which appears in full in `Was Abraham Lincoln A White Supremacist and Other Essays.'

The article focuses on the career of Pulitzer Prize-winning African American playwright August Wilson and his return to Broadway. He purchased his first typewriter on April Fools' Day in 1965 with 20 U.S. dollars that his sister gave him for writing a term paper. Wilson constantly visited the public library reading Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, and other Black authors. His plays attempt to document the Black experience in contemporary America.

The article features African American Robert Maynard, who acquired the flagging "Tribune" morning newspaper of Oakland, California for 22 million dollars in 1983. In the process, in which he did not spend his own money, he reportedly became the first Negro editor, publisher and owner of a major daily newspaper. It is stated that by 1985, Maynard's presence had enhanced the paper's sensitivity to the minority community and that he has recruited many of its writers and editors to his staff.

The article focuses on rap musician Wiz Khalifa. His success with the music "Black and Yellow" that is an ode to the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and Khalifa's hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is mentioned. His songwriting technique in the music album "Rolling Papers" which refers to marijuana is discussed. Khalifa's birth name Cameron Jibril Thomaz is noted. He mentions how his performance name was chosen.

The article traces the history of "Freedom's Journal," the first African American newspaper in New York City launched in 1827. The publication was launched through the efforts of young African American leaders Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm, who served as the paper's first senior editor and junior editor, respectively. The newspaper served as a channel for African American opinions and was established in response to the criticisms of the White community led by a group of city editors.

This article presents product reviews for holiday entertaining items including the Hats Off to 2013 Invitation from online invitation company Paperless Post, the Instax 7s Camera from photography company Fujifilm, and Paper Lanterns from party accessories manufacturer PaperLanternStore.com.

Several photographs of people in various countries are presented, including a Cuban model wearing a unique creation during a fashion show commemorating the anniversary of the Handmade Paper Workshop and participants in an anti-crime protest in Johannesburg, South Africa.

A calendar of cultural events for September 2015 is presented including Kick off Labor Day weekend at the Chicago Jazz Festival, performance of R&B artist Bilal at the Detroit Opera House and "Light, Paper, Process: Reinventing Photography" exhibit at Getty Center in Los Angeles, California.

The article reviews products that are manufactured or sold by Black people, such as African American dolls by Dr. Lisa Williams, stationary from effie's paper, and volume one of the DVD-video "Spirit of the Church: A Celebration of Black Gospel Music."

The article evaluates several fashion, home decor, and personal beauty products inspired by the East Asian motifs of rich red hues and delicate embroidery including the Jason Wu Daphne Clutch bag, the Daniela Swaebe Diamond Dragon Earrings, and the Asian Home Paper Lantern accent light.

The article focuses on the prevalence of identity theft in the U.S. Nearly ten million of people in the U.S. are victims of identity theft which costs them a lot of money. The personal information used for identity theft are mentioned. Some tips to avoid identity theft are mentioned, including using secure online banking and requesting electronic bills and statements instead of papers.

The article presents tips for parents in teaching their children about recycling and conservation at an early age. For preschoolers, parents can help toddlers create recycled art projects by removing the paper from old crayons and melting the crayons down. Parents of grade school students can show their child how to use refillable pens, pencils and toner cartridges.

Presents budgeting tips for the Christmas holiday celebration. Ways of avoiding the expense of wrapping paper; Advantages of opening a Christmas club account; Creation of cherished gifts that do not drain the savings.

Provides tips on tax planning. Importance of filing important papers together; Technique in maximizing tax refund.

The article focuses on several papers in the periodical about African Americans that generated many reactions from readers. Some of articles with unexpected reader responses include "Black on Black Crime" in the August 1979 issue and "What Must Be Done About Children Having Children" in the March 1985 issue. The June 1985 issue will focus on the plight of Black farmers.

Presents information on several gift products. Bejeweled pens from Midnight Velvet; Heart-shaped casserole from Le Creuset; Valentine's Oil perfume from Warm Spirit; Sweet Heart Deluxe diamond and steel ladies' watch from Ice Tek.

Features several beauty and commercial products. Information on the Good Stuff cosmetic line from Lauren Hutton; Pens from Sangria; Color Cubes lip-gloss from Fashion Fairs; Sunglasses from Chanel; Ceiling fan available at Modern Fan.