July 2004
 
 Editor's Note 
 
When Warriors Die Too Soon
 
 Upfront 
 
Construction Politics: Minority group and developers agree on plan for MWBEs By Ines Bebea
 
 Viewpoint 
 
The Caribbean’s Plight: How one U.S.-based organization can bring relief By Julian R. Hunte
 
 Letters
 
Career
 
Preparing for the pink slip By Patricia Thomas
 
 Cover Story
 
The Third Wave Profiles by Ines Bebea, Soroya Brantley, Carmen Brown, Mary Massey, Patrice Toombs and Bevolyn Williams-Harold
 
Feature
 
New York's Building Boom By Ines Bebea
 
 Industry Focus
 
Dennison Electric: Growing With a Little Financial Help
 
 Technology
 
Replacing bar codes By Bruce W. Bigelow
 
 Finance
 
Managing your money By Eilene Zimmerman
 
 Health
 
Keeping brown skin beautiful By Susan C. Taylor, M.D.
 
 Book Reviews
 
 
 Living
 
Mario Van Peebles' BAADASSSSS! By Robert Acquaye
 
 Photo Review
 
 Calendar
 
 Africa Focus
 
South Africa's Moral Authority By Rosalind McLymont
 
 Final Word 
 
Duty. Honor. Country.: Going beyond the dictionary’s definitions By Barbara Jordan
 
 Moving Up