December 2007

dr. bill releford jr. – health equals wealth

photo by steed media service Founder and CEO, The Diabetic Amputation Prevention Foundation African American communities often deal with health disparities that affect black males,

richard hicks – destiny manifested

richard hicks – destiny manifested photo by steed media service Technology Manager, Computers For Youth (Atlanta) As it becomes increasingly difficult for parents of low-income

apple of my eye

apple of my eye The smell of apple is perfect for this time of year. Use these products to tempt your appetite. –adrienne gadling Philosophy’s

arnold hines – nightclub on wheels

arnold hines – nightclub on wheels photo by steed media service Owner, Word of Mouth Promotions The generator that powers much of Cleveland’s club scene

joseph r. cleveland – integrating solutions

photo by steed media service Chief Information Officer, Lockheed Martin Corp. A true patriot, Joseph R. Cleveland uses his genius to help Lockheed Martin Corp.

donna brooks lucas – paving the way

photo by steed media service CEO, DBL Multimedia Group Donna Brooks Lucas was a corporate veteran, however in the late ‘80s, she decided to make

kevin hill – time to shape up

photo by steed media service Owner, Inglewood’s Finest Barber and Beauty Salon The barbershop has been an iconic point of historical reference for African American

lisa price- a hobby turned golden

photo by steed media service Founder, Carol’s Daughter Carol’s Daughter was founded in 1993 by Lisa Price as a hobby. Some hobby. Once an activity

Prism

Prism Genre: PuzzlePlatform: Nintendo DSPublisher: Nintendo When it comes to puzzle games, there is no better gaming platform than the Nintendo DS. The sheer number

the best books of 2007

bound impressions This has been a phenomenal year for black authors, so developing this list of best books of 2007 was no easy feat. Below

vonda evans – the people’s judge

photo by steed media service Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit Court-Criminal Division Of the 300 judges in the state of Michigan, 100 are African American. In

birdman-5 star stunna

birdman-5 star stunna Cash Money Records For his third solo album, Baby aka Birdman, has successfully completed the transition from CEO to certified lyricist with

vincent martin – the party starter

photo by steed media service Managing Partner, BMB Productions Vincent Martin of BMB Productions believes that even in the midst of depressed economic conditions, people

mickey wright- cruise control

photo by steed media service brand strategist VP of A&R, Jive Records With the steady decline in CD sales and the anemic profits that the

five reliable tax saving tips

photo by steed media service   The year 2007 will go down in financial history as erratic. Gas prices hover at $3 per gallon and

rides

rides Young professionals cannot survive without the proper ride and phone to match. No matter where you are on the ladder of success, rolling out

billy wilson- partying on

photo by steed media service President, Motown Alumni Association In the timeless tradition of all that is associated with the Motown legacy, the city of

nicole jones – staying a step ahead

photo by steed media service Founder, Sensual Steps Shoe Salon Understanding how to market your business is a key factor in how successful that business