October 2007

The Aphilliates – Band of Brothers

  Words by DeWayne RogersPhotos by Michael Melendy for Steed Media ServiceI think that the government likes to pick on black people that are successful.

quarbecca tyler – committed to the brand

quarbecca tyler – committed to the brand photo by steed media service Hairstylist, Platform Artist, CLIO For a hairstylist, finding a product that can meet

2007 vh1 hip-hop honors

2007 vh1 hip-hop honorslike we always do about this time … VH1 threw open the vault of hip-hop history and honored the genre’s most iconic

the heartbreak kid

the heartbreak kid  click to view trailer DreamWorks SKG Single and wishy-washy, Eddie Cantrow (Ben Stiller) lucks up when he starts dating the very sexy

baisden after dark

baisden after dark TV One If you can’t get enough of Michael Baisden during your drive home, guess what? Now you can catch him on

keishunn reed- a man for all seasons

keishunn reed- a man for all seasons photo by steed media service CEO, Jaeiou Entertainment Keishunn Reed is in the midst of creating an entertainment

brandon smith- polishing the star inside

photo by steed media service President and CEO, Star Factory With the increasing popularity of reality talent competitions, one has to believe that record labels

michael orlove- cultural gumbo

photo by steed media service Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Nine years ago, Michael Orlove came up with an idea that continues to make Chicago

feel the noise

feel the noise click to view movie trailer Columbia Pictures In Feel the Noise, R&B singer/actor Omarion is Rob, a young man with a dream

bling

bling Image Entertainment The harsh realities behind the booming diamond industry, promoted vigorously by America’s hip-hop culture, is brought to life in the DVD documentary

cell-a-bration

cell-a-bration techcessories w/dewayne rogers It’s time for a cell-a-bration. No, that’s not a typo. The wonderful world of cellular technology has advanced by leaps and

Michael Baisden’s Happy Hour

  Story By Todd WilliamsPhotos by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media ServiceLate-night TV is about to be completely shaken up. The most outspoken man on

alisa joseph – financial bridge builder

photo by steed media service VP, Corporate Marketing, Wachovia, and the African American Segment Leader The spirit of Alisa Joseph’s cultural predecessors constantly flows through

angela smanvik – imparting financial literacy

photo by steed media service Diversity and Marketing Coordinator, GMAC Angela Smanvik is a walking financial literacy teacher. The diversity and marketing coordinator for GMAC

the oprah effect

the oprah effect photo by steed media service While Cher’s infamous infomercial endorsement did little to bolster the sales of Aquasentials Skin Care in the

Who You Callin’ a B —-?

photo by steed media service The Rev. Al Sharpton, assorted right-wing talking heads on network news channels, and a mishmash of baby boomers across the

bodywell

bodywell photo by steed media service nurture your body While it’s commonly thought of as a leisurely indulgence for the rich and famous, massage therapy’s