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WENDY WILLIAMS – The Queen’s Gambit

Story by Amir ShawImages by Michael Melendy for Steed Media ServiceCabbies, bus drivers and impatient motorists are inching along at a snail’s pace through Manhattan’s

The fabulous life of JILL MARIE JONES

Story by Todd Williams Images by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media Service Blü Beverly Hills on Wilshire Boulevard is a lovely backdrop for any event.

Our Time Is Now: Hip-Hop’s New Generation

Contributing writers: Todd Williams, Amir Shaw, Gavin P. Godfrey and DeWayne RogersImages by Steed Media Service 2Pac; Rakim; Notorious B.I.G; LL Cool JThere are many

Alicia Keys – Are You Ready For Love?

Words by DeWayne RogersImages courtesy of Steed Media Service Prelude to a love song:Her graceful gait is breathtaking. The way she elegantly strokes the ivory

Barack Obama – The Father of Change

Words by Terry Shropshire.Images by Gavin P. Godfrey for Steed Media Service.Transcription by James Benton. ST. PAUL, Minn. – Crystal Maider allowed the question about

Bun B – Kingdom Come

Story and images by Amir Shaw B ernard “Bun B” Freeman often adorns himself with emblems denoting royalty. As he walks into a plush hotel

Keith Sweat – So Much More To Give

Story by DeWayne RogersImages by Michael Melendy for Steed Media Service “I will never do anything to hurt you.I’ll give all my love to you.And

Chilli – More Than A Woman…

Words by Todd WilliamsImages by Michael Melendy for Steed Media Service There are few women as naturally beautiful as Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. From her thousand-watt

Robert S. Shumake – The Race to a Better Life

Story and Images by Terry Shropshire DETROIT –Wayne County Commissioner Keith D. Williams is a walking testament to the transformative powers of participation in track