video covers for post The Recap Room Video Cover Conversation: Dr. Jamal Bryant on Faith, Culture, and Leadership Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant is redefining the cultural relevance of the Black church in the 21st century. As Generation Z rethinks Sunday traditions and Generation Alpha grows up in a post-pandemic world, Pastor Bryant remains steadfast in his belief in the church’s enduring impact on the Black community. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
DonLemon Everyday Community Don Lemon: Echoing Civil Rights and Championing the Truth Don Lemon is an exemplary advocate for the institution of journalism. The three-time Emmy award winning television journalist became a household name during a nine-year stint as an anchor on CNN. His passion and authenticity made him a favorite on the America’s most popular news platform, the By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
1 Culture Denzel Washington Wraps the Biggest Year of His Career Surrendering to God's Call On His Life What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” is a scripture that shows up twice in the Bible, appearing in both Mark 8:34–38 and Matthew 16:26. If there was any man who had the world in the By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
video covers for post Culture Love & Marriage Huntsville’s Trish Annette is juggling more than she bargained for this Christmas Trish Annette is one half of the latest couple to join OWN’s hit reality series ‘Love & Marriage Huntsville’. Her boyfriend Ken is her main love interest, but the muscled beauty is currently still married to her high school sweetheart Marques. For a series that has become popular based By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Copy of Untitled (3 x 4 in) (3 x 4 in) Advocate 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. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
DJ-BED2022-4 JANUARY ISSUE Daymond John Inspires Economic Empowerment with Black Entrepreneurs Day Daymond John has been a part of the talented tenth for most of his life. As a young Black boy growing up in Queens, NY the odds were stacked against him. Raised by a hard-working single mother that instilled pride and courage in her boy, Daymond’s self-confidence By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
HOME PAGE POST Culture Aikisha Holly Colon holds the title of the original Southern Belle Aikisha Holly Colon considers herself and fellow Belle Collective newbie Sophia “So Gucci” Williams the upgrade OWN’s Belle Collective needed in order to move to the next level. The Jackson-born beauty lives by the southern belle code, Carlos King’s ‘Belle Collective’ was created to emulate. “When I By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
2 Everything Pop Candiace Dillard Bassett Welcomes Her First Child, Son Jett Maxwell Lee: 'I Already Want More' Candiace Dillard Bassett and her husband Chris welcomed baby boy Jett Maxwell Lee on Thursday, October 3. “Oh, I wish I started sooner, because I already want more,” Candiace gushed to People magazine. In a People exclusive, Candiace and her husband are pictured with their miracle baby. Fans of RHOP By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
462538166_8499608703479358_4087426684174191473_n Culture Daymond John celebrates the 5th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Fox Theater Lenox & Parker is proud to celebrate the 5th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day on November 22nd at the Fox Theater here in Atlanta along with business mogul Daymond John (Shark Tank/FUBU). There is an aspirational opportunity to leverage our community resources to birth motivated small business owners moving into By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
HOME PAGE POST Faith Pastor Jamal Bryant gives context to being pro choice stance and addresses racial bias from a Christian perspective Bryant has lent his support to VP Kamala Harris campaign for President, believing there is only one candidate that will promote unity and progression. Bryant offers a unique explanation on why he believes the Bible supports a pro choice stance on abortion. He references Revelations 3:20 which states “Behold, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
4bb73279-729e-4be7-afd4-09f01b1f24fd Lifestyle Belle Collective returns with new diva energy Four seasons is a win for any series but it’s even sweeter for Lateisha Pearson and her Jackson, Mississippi sisters, the cast of OWN’s Belle Collective. Lateisha, a married homemaker believed her small southern city had something to say and would make for great reality television. She and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Culture Conversation with Christal: Crystal Alejandro’s Black Teen Revolution Documentary on Youth, Culture, and Influence Culture Conversation How Black Youth Dance Movements Redefined the 90s In the latest Culture Conversation with Christal, filmmaker Crystal Alejandro joins the discussion to dive into her powerful new documentary Black Teen Revolution. The film uncovers how Black teenagers have been the unseen architects of contemporary pop culture, shaping dance, music, fashion, and digital trends long before the age of By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read