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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

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

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