Fashion NBAF Fashion Honoree Jeremy Haynes Declares BLACK the Statement Color of Summer 2026 Jeremy Haynes didn’t just arrive, he entered the red carpet in a chic, reflective jacket, cornrows set with precision, and an electric smile that made the room feel smaller in the best way. There’s a warmth to him, a distinctly Southern charm that immediately puts you at ease, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Everyday Community Brotherhood on Full Display: Cedric Pendleton Honors Michi Meko at NBAF Thirty years ago, in an Atlanta bedroom long after the lights were supposed to be out, two young Black boys were still awake dreaming out loud, talking, imagining, creating. One was drawn to performance, the other to visuals, but neither of them could have fully seen what those quiet moments By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Fashion NBAF’s Fine Art + Fashion Turns 20: Atlanta Celebrates Black Art, Fashion, and Cultural Excellence On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Atlanta History Center set the stage for a night rooted in elegance, purpose, and cultural pride as the National Black Arts Festival celebrated the 20th anniversary of Fine Art + Fashion in partnership with Neiman Marcus. Under the leadership of President and CEO Leatrice Elzy, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Film Atlanta Fashion Week and BMW Transform The Devil Wears Prada 2 Premiere into a High-Fashion Affair Atlanta Fashion Week and BMW set the tone for The Devil Wears Prada 2 in a way only Atlanta can, bold, polished, and unapologetically chic. From the moment guests arrived, the message was clear: this wasn’t just a screening, it was a fashion moment. Attendees stepped into the experience By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Culture When Housewives Shade Crosses the Line: Pinky Cole, Angela Oakley, and Why Menopause Is Not the Read Real Housewives of Atlanta has always been a guilty pleasure for many of us. I can admit, as a writer, I have covered the franchise, specifically the Atlanta franchise, more times than I can count. Part of the fascination is that the show often feels like a grown-woman version By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Culture Joi-Lin Hunt, Your Business Bestie, Redefines the Level Up When I sat down with Joi Hunt, what stood out immediately wasn’t her success as a multimillionaire helping entrepreneurs structure and scale their businesses. Nor was it her beauty, poise and charisma although she possesses all of that. What resonated with me immediately was her honestly and authenticity in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Wealth Terrica Lynn Smith’s Masterclass on Ownership: Why Owning Is the Ultimate Power Move Talking with Terrica Lynn Smith about her journey to success ended up feeling more like a master class than interview. With more than 1,000 properties and a portfolio exceeding $60 million, Terrica has built what most would consider an empire. But she didn’t lead our conversation from that By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Culture Queen Bey’s Triple Crown Signal: Negro League Roots, Derby Legacy, and the Clues Pointing to a Pre-Juneteenth Return Beyoncé doesn’t just release music, she restores memory, and if you’ve been paying attention, something is already in motion. There’s a certain kind of excitement building around her right now, the kind that doesn’t come from announcements, but from energy. You feel it in the return By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson What Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s Breakup Reveals About How Black Men and Women See Love Differently “Klay smart. Bag Meg to get more hoes then when you tired of Meg, just cheat so she can break up with you. 😂 Very well played." That was comedian Lil Duval’s take. Quick, matter-of-fact, and to a lot of men, completely rational. Across the timeline, a By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
20 Years Later, Michael Jackson Remains #1 Proving He Mastered “The Secret” Before The Rhonda Byrne Ever Put It In A Book Reading a colleagues piece about the Michael biopic, introduced me to Michael Jackson’s handwritten notes detailing his plan for his project after 'Off the Wall'. The personal manifesto affected me much more than I expected, almost like by reading these very public but very personal letters allowed By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
The Black Effect Podcast Festival Was A Reminder That Black Media Is Not Losing Our Voice, We’re Rebuilding And Restructuring It I didn’t walk into the Black Effect Podcast Festival this weekend expecting to feel anything beyond a good time. I came as a podcaster seeking information, not as media, not with a checklist, just to take it all in. But somewhere between the first panel and the last conversation, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Could The 2026 King Of Sports Weekend Be The Set Up For The Return Of Queen Bey? Why Derby Weekend Feels Like the Start of Beyoncé’s Next Era As a horse lover and owner, the Kentucky Derby presents one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. The Derby is not just a race, it’s a cultural ritual complete with elegance, fashion, spectacle, and a By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
