Eco-friendly in Atlanta, perhaps? My mama used to tell me as a child, “You can tell a lot about people from just being in their house.” Well, you know what? She was right the entire time.

African-American Pioneers of the past and present:

David Troy DeCuir, renowned Chef from Louisiana was born in a gifted family of cooks where the men out-cooked the women.

President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address in the House Chamber, Jan. 25, 2011. (Tom Williams/Roll Call/Getty Images) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

In this segment of LUX LUV, we sat down with the perfect example of LUV…the Philadelphia vocal duo Kindred the Family Soul. Husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon both began as solo performers.

  Baby Boomer-supreme Jane Fonda started it all with her slinky leotard and goofy leg warmers. The one-time workout fad soon became a way of life for a generation that plans on living longer and better.

Please be our guest for an intimate evening with Atlanta’s Style-Makers during “Access Granted Signature Series: The Bold Visionaries of 2012”. 

In this first edition of Urban Lux in 2012, we have included numerous articles to help you begin your next chapter in life, along with examples of individuals who have already begun their next chapter.

We take a deep breath and begin the count down…10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.  In a blink of an eye a new year appears.  There is laughter, hugs, kisses and toasts. The party continues and life goes on.

The holidays — the best of the times for gadgets…the worst of times for a pair of Air Jordan sneakers…but still brings out the best (well…in Atlanta at least)!