Girlfriend enjoying the ride on her boyfriend's back Culture The Value of Us, Reclaiming The Power Of Relationships In A Culture Of Disconnection Somewhere between the algorithms, the echo chambers, and the performance of modern “softness,” relationships became unpopular. Not love itself—but the practice of it. The discipline. The commitment. The vulnerability of choosing someone. In a world where going viral is currency, togetherness has quietly been pushed to the margins. A By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Disney-Destiny-Cruise Holiday Issue 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
POST COVER Culture Gilded Intentions: Fiskani Season of Style The holidays have a rhythm all their own — lights that twinkle a little brighter, conversations that linger a little longer, and the gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and shine. For Fiskani Kaira, that rhythm is year-round. She doesn’t wait for December to sparkle — she is the sparkle. Draped in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
565240733_1361920221969278_2816970553600532646_n Culture BEING EDDIE: The Art, the Armor, and the Man Who Made Black Hollywood Global Netflix’s Being Eddie peels back four decades of superstardom to reveal the visionary who didn’t just survive Hollywood—he expanded it. For those of us who grew up racing to the theater for his movies, memorizing his lines, and watching him redefine what Black excellence looked like on By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
POST COVER-3 Food A Bougie-On-a-Budget Holiday Gem: Why Wine Pairing for the People Belongs Under Every Tree This Season Every holiday season, there’s that one gift that feels both unexpected and undeniably perfect—the kind of present that makes people say, “Oh… you getme.” For me this year, that gift is Sha McCoy’s Wine Pairing for the People: The Communion of Wine, Food, and Culture from Africa By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
POST COVER-2 Culture When Fear Meets a Furlough: LaChelle P. Johnson’s Blueprint for First-Gen Wealth In a season where economic uncertainty feels louder than hope, the recent government shutdown pushed thousands of federal employees into a familiar but terrifying limbo: paychecks frozen, bills still due, and no clear end in sight. For many, the narrative stops at fear. But for Peace Corps budget manager and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
POST COVER Culture Love Without Limits: Inside Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy with Tosin Morohunfola, Shannon Thornton & Brittany S. Hall Tyler Perry returns this holiday season with Finding Joy, a romantic comedy that wraps timeless themes of love, healing, and unexpected connection in a warm, festive glow. At its heart, the film explores how love can break barriers, redefine expectations, and transform everything we thought we knew about ourselves. Play By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
POST COVER-6 Culture Tyler Perry interrupts the Finding Joy Atlanta premiere to sound the alarm on SNAP benefits. At the Atlanta premiere of his latest film Finding Joy, Tyler Perry took a moment away from the red carpet glamour and star-studded excitement to deliver a powerful public message. The filmmaker and philanthropist warned attendees about looming concerns surrounding existing SNAP benefits, emphasizing the importance of staying informed and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
Culture Conversation Preach, Pray, LOVE — Inside D’Angela Proctor’s Power Move for Black Cinema Play Preach, Pray, LOVE — Inside D’Angela Proctor’s Power Move for Black Cinema By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
POST COVER-2 Culture Culture Conversations: D’Angela Proctor — The Power of Undaunted Storytelling This month’s Lenox & Parker Culture Conversation spotlights two dynamic voices shaping the future of storytelling — Editor-in-Chief Christal Jordan and award-winning producer and founder of Undaunted Content, D’Angela Proctor. Play Preach, Pray, LOVE — Inside D’Angela Proctor’s Power Move for Black Cinema With a career built on By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
POST COVER-2 Culture Unlocked: Family Secrets — “Heather James Miller: The Father’s Secret” Some secrets live in the shadows for generations — until someone dares to bring them to light. In this powerful new episode of Unlocked: Family Secrets, Heather James Miller reveals the emotional weight of discovering her father’s dark truth at a young age. What begins as a childhood revelation evolves By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
POST COVER-2 Culture Forever Our Guy: The Soul and Legacy of D’Angelo When news broke that D’Angelo had passed, it hit differently. For those of us who came of age in the ’90s and early 2000s, his voice wasn’t just the soundtrack to our youth — it was the sound of soul reborn. D’Angelo represented everything magnetic about Black artistry By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
