September 2007

the power of nine

the power of nine In 1957, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that segregated schools were unconstitutional, nine students seeking an equal education in the

chef shimi – the epicurean’s champ

photo by steed media service Celebrity Chef, Sshh Catering for Celebrities As a child, Chef Shimi honed her culinary craft by watching her mother prepare

john b. smith – lift every voice

photo by steed media service Publisher and CEO, The Atlanta Inquirer Black owned and operated publications that not only highlight the achievements of their own,

ann nesby – singing the message in the music

photo by steed media service Recording Artist/Composer, Shanachie Entertainment Charming, eloquent and embracing are just a few words that appropriately describe the demeanor of recording

cupid – moving the crowd

photo by steed media service Recording Artist, A Time For a Change Cupid often reminisces on the days when he did odd jobs to get

Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals – Lifeline

Virgin Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals return with Harper’s eighth effort, Lifeline, a soulfully eclectic set. The ominously nostalgic “Younger Than Today” is Harper

johnta austin – follow the leader

photo by steed media service Songwriter, Recording Artist With the current onslaught of songwriters who find fame and stardom as they evolve into full-fledged recording

sean harden – bridging the gap

photo by steed media service Executive Assistant, Mayor Daley The city of Chicago is lucky to have people in high places who serve as voices

tiffany robbins- tools of the trade

photo by steed media service Student, Georgia Perimeter College Georgia Perimeter College prides itself in helping students like Tiffany Robbins pursue her dreams of one

simon robinson – follow the signs

photo by steed media service President & GM, Simon Sign Systems Studies have shown that most individuals respond better to displays that are eye-catching. With

dr. terrence roberts- what will your legacy be?

photo by steed media service Professor/Civil Rights Hero As educator and clinical psychologist Dr. Terrence Roberts sits in his office at the renowned University of

dr. felicia blassingame – sharing her dream

photo by steed media service President/CEO, South Central Community Services In urban settings, the communal spirit and togetherness of citizens has long been the foundation

larry alford- the community’s hero

photo by steed media service Atlanta Technical College When queried about what drives him, father, student and activist Larry Alford refers to an old adage

chris sanford – one life to live

photo by steed media service Regional Business Manager, LifeScan The diabetes epidemic is a serious health issue that has had a significant impact on the

calvin williams jr.- in the game

photo by steed media service Student, Georgia Perimeter College Georgia Perimeter College is home to many determined students such as Calvin Williams Jr., who has