Contributors
kirsten lewis, writer
kwasi kessie, stylist
janine mitchell, writer
Kirsten Lewis is a Howard University John H. Johnson School of Communications alumna. She uses her sassy and personable writing style to engage readers. "My interview with Jeremy Luke was very pleasant he was having a great morning and was in a joyful mood." Lewis caught up with Mob City star to discuss a varity of topics from Luke’s role in Don Jon to what the future holds for the budding actor.
His name resonates in the fashion industry. Serving as the resident men’s stylist for BET’s 106 and Park, Kwasi has styled everyone from Bow Wow to Terrence J. Not limited to the realm of television, Kessie’s work can be seen in campaigns for Sabit and Rocksmith. A multifaceted stylist, Kessie has permeated the upper echelon with his eye. Check out his contribution in this issue’s Fashion spread on page 78.
Janine Mitchell graduated in 2011 from Emerson College in Boston with a Broadcast Journalism degree. Her first position as an Editor at Foster’s Daily Democrat where she became a finalist for the New England News and Press Association’s Best Entertainment Video in 2013. Following a passion for people, Janine is now Communications Coordinator at NH Children’s Trust, a child abuse prevention nonprofit. In June, she was named one of Concord’s “young professionals to watch” by the Concord Monitor.
Ryan Lyons writer
Priscilla Ward writer
ELTON ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHER
Ryan Lyons is a Maryland native with a passion for the unadulterated fun of the 80’s. A freelance writer, whom enjoys providing coverage of music and fashion. His love for all things hiphop is highlighted in his interview with Rapper, B.o.B. Lyons’ explores the Atlanta native’s creative direction and process on his new album, Underground Luxury.
Priscilla Ward is a D.C. native keeping an active pulse on art and culture, as a means of celebrating the African American experience. She is a contributing writer for MadameNoire.com, ESSENCE and AMMO Magazine. She works for DailyCandy.com, as a web editorial assistant. In her free time she enjoys exploring her Brooklyn neighborhood.
Elton Anderson is a LA based photographer who loves to travel for the perfect picture! Anderson is a Nikon user, an Apple lover and Nike fanatic! "There is beauty in everyone and everything.... my goal is to capture it." Anderson shoots captures the eclectic sensibilities of B.o.B.