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Kirk Franklin – A Living Testimony

  Story by Terry Shropshire Images by Kim Floyd for Steed Media ServiceBackstage at the 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, a resplendently

Keyshia Cole – Beyond Reality

  Words by Amir Shaw and Images by Michael Melendy for Steed Media ServiceJust Like You We’ve all met Keyshia Cole. The feisty Oakland-bred song

Queen Latifah – Worthy of the Throne

 Words and by DeWayne RogersImages by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media ServiceThe applause was indisputable. Immediately following an advance screening for the film Mad Money,

Katt Williams – I’ve got five on it

  Words and Images by DeWayne RogersIt wouldn’t take long. In fact, he virtually guaranteed it. Funnyman Katt Williams was so sure that he would

Chris Brown – America’s Idol

  Story by Ivory M. JonesImages by Michael Melendy for Steed Media Service A little over two years ago, a fresh-faced 16-year-old from Tappahannock, Va.,

Gift Wrapped in Wonderful

  Story by Yvette Caslin and Jason Thompson Images by Michael Melendy for Steed Media ServiceWith everyone gearing up for this year’s holiday season, the

KANYE & DR. DONDA WEST – A Son Rises

  Story by Todd Williams and Terry Shropshire Story Images by Terry Shropshire and Kahlill Van ZantCover Images by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media Service.Kanye

DENZEL- Unparalleled dignity

  Words by Terry Shropshire Images by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media ServiceNEW YORK – A battalion of ominous black storm clouds, teeming with atmosphere-altering

Halle Berry – Great Expectations

  Story & Cover Image by Todd Williams for Steed Media Service Story Images by Hiltron Bailey for Steed Media ServiceShe’s had to answer tough

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.

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

Chamillionaire – A Change Gon’ Come

  Story by Amir ShawPhotos by Kahlill Van Zant for Steed Media ServiceI got kicked out of my father’s home because of my feelings towards