September 2008

xiomara wiley – enhancing the magic

Vice President of Marketing, Disneyland Resort Since its humble beginnings in 1928 with the creation of the Mickey Mouse character, the genius of Walt Disney

randell mc shepard – opening new doors

VP of Public Affairs, RPM International, Inc. When Randell McShepard first arrived at RPM International, Inc., one of the world’s leading chemical coating companies, he

darnell henderson – the skin remedy

Owner and Founder, H.I.M-istry There are few skin care lines that cater to the specific needs of African American men, but Darnell Henderson’s H.I.M-istry vows

reid johnson – eyes on the prize

Founder and Publicist, Infinite Scope Entertainment PR Public relations is the life support for any movement that wishes to have its message conveyed and well

katrina crawford – making sisters shine

Johnson Publishing Company’s Ebony and JET magazines are considered institutions in African American homes across the country. You are bound to find a copy of

charles thigpen – building community wealth

Vice President of Community Development Services, Third Federal Savings and Loan The lack of employment opportunities in the financial sector for African Americans during the

cedric bright, m.d. – making a difference

As with many great institutions, the National Medical Association (NMA) was born of necessity. In an era when the American Medical Association (AMA) practiced a

Funkmaster Flex – Wheels Of Steel

Words by Todd Williams Images for Steed Media Service Flex Appeal Many poems, songs and sonnets have been written about the sunshine that appears after

The Stars Agree…Toronto Rocks

The 33rd Annual Toronto Film Festival has officially kicked into high gear. With so many stars shining on the maple leaf city, you’d think the

RO TV Picks of the Week

If you’re at a loss for what to watch on the tube this week, the staff at ro has highlighted a few keys shows that

michelle obama queen of the democratic party

The highest-rated political convention in American history commenced symbolically the moment Michelle Obama materialized before a thundering throng inside the cavernous Pepsi Center in Denver

Cities Use Civil Suits to Stop Gang Violence

Are cops breaking the law in order to break gangs’ hold on urban America? Law enforcement agencies nationwide have enacted a radical measure to curtail

Serena Returns to No. 1

When Serena Williams won the U.S. Open this past Sunday and reclaimed the No. 1 spot in tennis, she jumped so high and so often

10 Politically Charged Albums

“The most dangerous weapon in a political machine’s arsenal is how widely its message can be spread,” states writer Sam McCoy in his article “Politically