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Angola Under Review: Prison Labor, Conditions of Confinement, and the Case of Corey Miller

Angola Under Review: Prison Labor, Conditions of Confinement, and the Case of Corey Miller

A federal class action lawsuit challenging forced agricultural labor atĀ Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola)Ā is drawing renewed scrutiny to the conditions inside the nation’s largest maximum-security prison. As the case advances, it intersects with the ongoing incarceration ofĀ Corey Miller, whose experience at Angola has been shaped by the
By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Big Court Energy: How Courtney ā€œBig Courtā€ Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter

Big Court Energy: How Courtney ā€œBig Courtā€ Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter

There’s a difference between proximity to greatness and apprenticeship. Courtney Richardson, known to many as Big Court, has always understood that distinction. In a recent conversation with Lenox & Parker, what unfolded wasn’t just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game
By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Powerful Business Women To Watch Out For in 2026:Shaping the Future of Women-Led Brands: Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves
Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves

Powerful Business Women To Watch Out For in 2026:Shaping the Future of Women-Led Brands: Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves

As the New Year ramps up and resolutions are still fresh, a new wave of women entrepreneurs is redefining what success looks like—building brands rooted in purpose, confidence, and cultural impact. Among those names to watch closely isĀ Ciara Robinson, the visionary founder ofĀ Divine Kurves, a brand that
By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read

Humanity

Bridging the Gaps, Communities At The Crossroads Of Economic Strain
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Bridging the Gaps, Communities At The Crossroads Of Economic Strain

Across the nation, communities are grappling with a reality that feels both familiar and unsettling: the economy is no longer a stable backdrop for daily life. For many, financial security has become elusive, and the promises of upward mobility feel increasingly out of reach. Unemployment, while improved from previous years,
By Chatney Diva • 3 min read
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump Hosts Inaugural Social Justice Weekend
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Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump Hosts Inaugural Social Justice Weekend

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will host the inaugural social justice weekend in Atlanta, GA from Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15th. Three celebrity-driven events will raise money to provide scholarships for five future civil rights and social justice students, currently pursuing law degrees at historical black universities. Ā Crump
By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Lifestyle

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Your Netflix Bill Is About to Go Up — But the Streaming Shake-Up Might Actually Be a Win for Black and Brown audiences
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Your Netflix Bill Is About to Go Up — But the Streaming Shake-Up Might Actually Be a Win for Black and Brown audiences

Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off now: your Netflix subscription is going up in 2026. I can almost guarantee it. Anytime a company drops over $82.7 billion to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, someone has to cover that tab — and no surprise, they’re looking straight at our monthly
By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Travel

Disney Destiny Is Powered by Black Brilliance and Inclusive Storytelling
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Disney Destiny Is Powered by Black Brilliance and Inclusive Storytelling

Disney has launched its latest voyage: Disney Destiny. The five-day cruise sails to Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, and delivers a vacation designed for guests of all ages. Beyond spacious staterooms, travelers can expect character interactions, elevated dining, libations, Broadway-style shows, gaming, and nonstop fun. The
By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Culture

Exploring Black culture through art, music, history, and the voices shaping our collective narrative.

Big Court Energy: How Courtney ā€œBig Courtā€ Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter

Big Court Energy: How Courtney ā€œBig Courtā€ Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter

There’s a difference between proximity to greatness and apprenticeship. Courtney Richardson, known to many as Big Court, has always understood that distinction. In a recent conversation with Lenox & Parker, what unfolded wasn’t just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game
By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Fashion

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Jai Lyle Debuts as the Latest Innovator in Atlanta Fashion Week’s Retail Incubator with Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square
Jai Lyle Debuts as the Latest Innovator in Atlanta Fashion Week’s Retail Incubator with Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square

Jai Lyle Debuts as the Latest Innovator in Atlanta Fashion Week’s Retail Incubator with Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square

Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) is proud to announce JAI LYLE MCMLXXXII as the newest installation in its retail incubator program, presented in partnership with Bloomingdale’s. The exclusive retail experience—located inside Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square in Buckhead—will run from October 27, 2025, through January 25, 2026, spotlighting JAI
By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
SCAD Announces Pharrell Williams as 2025 AndrƩ Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
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SCAD Announces Pharrell Williams as 2025 AndrƩ Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is thrilled to announce that GRAMMY Award-winning, Academy Award-nominated musician and filmmaker, philanthropist, designer, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 AndrĆ© Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Williams’ groundbreaking contributions to fashion
By Angela Watts • 3 min read
Greathouse Trial Law Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence with Merger, National Expansion, and Launch of "Art for Advocacy" Initiative
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Greathouse Trial Law Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence with Merger, National Expansion, and Launch of "Art for Advocacy" Initiative

Marking a decade of legal excellence and community leadership, Greathouse Trial Law announces its 10-year anniversary, a transformative national merger with The Flynn Law Firm, and the launch of a philanthropic initiative, Art for Advocacy, aimed at supporting creative voices and raising funds for arts-focused community investment. Founded in 2015
By Angela Watts • 3 min read
The Whitaker Group Launches JAIDE: A Women-Centric Luxury Retail Experience in Atlanta and Charlotte
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The Whitaker Group Launches JAIDE: A Women-Centric Luxury Retail Experience in Atlanta and Charlotte

The Whitaker Group (TWG)—the award-winning creative and experiential company behind culture-defining brands A Ma ManiĆ©re, Social Status, and APB—is proud to unveil its latest venture: JAIDE, a women-focused luxury lifestyle and retail concept launching this summer in Atlanta and Charlotte. As TWG’s first women-centric brand experience, JAIDE
By Angela Watts • 3 min read

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Wealth in an Age of Uncertainty: Why Survival Has Become the New Status
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Wealth in an Age of Uncertainty: Why Survival Has Become the New Status

There was a time when wealth conversations centered on growth—bigger salaries, higher valuations, expansion at all costs. That language feels increasingly out of place today. Across industries, massive layoffs have become routine. Companies once considered untouchable are quietly downsizing, restructuring, or recalibrating under the weight of economic pressure, technological
By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
Stephen Beatty Leads Transformative Change at South Carolina State University Foundation
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Stephen Beatty Leads Transformative Change at South Carolina State University Foundation

At South Carolina State University, a period of transformative growth is underway, guided by strong leadership and a commitment to accountability. At the center of this evolution is Stephen Beatty, Board Chair of the South Carolina State University Foundation. With a clear vision for the future, Beatty is helping the
By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read

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