4.19.2007

B on The Ave...

The spring '07 edition of The Ave takes an in-depth look at the recent murder of 23-year-old Sean Bell, by undercover officers in Queens, NY. Speaking with Bell's fiancée, as well as the two men who survived a hail of 50 bullets by cops, The Ave weighs in on the issue of police brutality and its effects on the community.


Delving into the world of entertainment, The Ave talks to singer/songwriter Ne-Yo about his rise to fame and ability to craft hits for A-listers. The young star breaks down his creative process, upcoming album, and plan to provide a better way of life a for wayward teens.

Furthering its mission to address critical social topics and pressing issues relevant to the hip-hop community, The Ave also examines the increase in urban hospitals getting shut down; the controversy over the use of the N-word; and lung cancer, the silent killer that claims more than 175,000 lives each year.

Other notable profiles include actor Idris Elba, who discusses his transition from a television star on HBO's The Wire, to being one of Hollywood's new leading men. Similarly, Three 6 Mafia reflects on how their lives have changed since winning an Oscar.

Definitely a well-rounded read, so check out the latest issue of The Ave.

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