February

February 2012

Issue Date: 
2012-02

Valentine's Day falls in February, so it's appropriate that one of the music industry's most stable couples is featured on the cover of Sister 2 Sister. T.I. and Tiny, who currently star in their own VH1 reality series, spoke to Publisher Jamie Foster Brown about their struggles, marriage, careers and more.

The Black History Month issue of Sister 2 Sister salutes the first Black president, Barack Obama. Read about Emil Jones, the man who shaped Obama's political career and helped him get elected to the Illinois Senate; hear from The Roots' Questlove about how hip-hop must hold Obama to his promises; and our very own Dr. Jeff explores The Obama Effect on Black America's self esteem. 

Don't miss these other great stories:

- Two Stallionaires on their search for love

- Why Mr. Romance is the man for Niecy Nash

- Natalie Cole updates us on her health

- Naturi and Antonique talk about how their lives helped them play Faith and Lil' Kim in Notorious

- How to get effortlessly beautiful looking hair

- Choreographer Laurieann Gibson joins Diddy for another reality show

- Recipes to keep things sweet and spicy in your love life

In the beginning there was Emil Jones Jr., Barack Obama’s political godfather.

Emil tells S2S about giving Barack his start along the political path which lead winning the most historic presidential election ever.

Peaches & Firecrackers

Readers are sounding off about rap and jail, while other give us props in some letters to the editor.

Marva’s skills made Hue-Man more than books

She's Marva Allen! This book-selling diva is the lady behind the Hue-Man Bookstore and Café in Harlem where book lovers can feed their minds and mouths.

Kurt Carr said it’s Just the Beginning

As Gospel Singer Kurt Carr gets ready to release his new album, he looks back on his career and the people who inspired him to use his voice for praise.

You Haven’t Seen the Last of The Stallionaires: Real, Chance and Mikey

The Stallionaires give S2S the scoop on their everyday lives, how they deal with women on and off the screen and the message they want to tell kids.

Niecy Nash Shows Us How to Conquer Career Disasters

When FOX dropped Niecy Nash, "Reno 911!" and "Clean House" welcomed her home.

Deelishis sets the record straight about break-up rumors and gossip that she's been sleeping with Allen Iverson.

Twit Pics

See photos of Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Usher, Evelyn Lozada, Romeo Miller, Mya, Toccara Jones, Mariah Carey and more!

Question of the Day

People seem to either love Tyler Perry's Madea character or hate her. Where do you stand on the Madea debate? Leave your comments.