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Dr. Christal Jordan

Dr. Christal Jordan

Dr. Christal Jordan, Editor in Chief, guiding the publication’s editorial vision with insight, cultural intelligence, and purpose-driven storytelling.

The Daphne Joy Effect: When Victimhood and Accountability Collide

Culture

The Daphne Joy Effect: When Victimhood and Accountability Collide

The Me Too movement changed America in ways that were desperately needed. For generations, women who experienced sexual assault, workplace harassment, coercion, and abuse were often ignored, dismissed, or blamed for the harm done to them. Their stories were minimized, their motives were questioned, and their pain was treated as

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

The Queen of Tennis Returns to Her Throne

sports

The Queen of Tennis Returns to Her Throne

For more than two decades, Serena Williams occupied a space so rare that conversations about her greatness often extended far beyond the boundaries of tennis. Hall of Fame athletes, sports analysts, coaches, and fellow competitors have repeatedly argued that Williams belongs in the discussion not simply as the greatest women’

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Brandy & Monica Are Reminding Us What 90s Sisterhood Feels Like — Brandy and Monica, Roots Picnic 2026

Culture

Brandy & Monica Are Reminding Us What 90s Sisterhood Feels Like

The greatest plot twist in R&B history might not be a chart-topping hit or a surprise reunion tour. It might be the genuine friendship that emerged between Brandy and Monica after decades of one of music’s most talked-about rivalries. For years, fans couldn’t mention

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read

Juneteenth Honors: Why Atlanta Owes Jen Farris Her Flowers — Photo Credit: Jamari Priest

Culture

Juneteenth Honors: Why Atlanta Owes Jen Farris Her Flowers

The A-List Some people preserve history in museums. Others write books. Jen Farris preserves history by walking us through the neighborhoods we’ve spent years driving past without ever truly seeing. As Lenox & Parker begins its Juneteenth celebration series, it is only fitting that our first honoree is

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

Why William Bumpus Owes Gayle King Every Apology He Can Muster, Even 30 Years Later

Why William Bumpus Owes Gayle King Every Apology He Can Muster, Even 30 Years Later

The biggest lie modern culture tells us about betrayal is that time erases all, but anyone who has been through it knows that's not entirely true. Time softens some wounds. It teaches people how to function around pain. It allows life to move forward. It creates distance between

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read

The Black Card Cannot Save Judge Eleanor Ross — Judge Eleanor Ross

The Black Card Cannot Save Judge Eleanor Ross

Supporting Black excellence should never require defending unethical behavior. For generations, Black Americans have fought to gain access to rooms we were never intended to enter. We have celebrated every barrier broken, every glass ceiling shattered, and every milestone achieved because we understand the price that was paid to get

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read

Sorry, Kevin Hart, We’re Not Buying It — INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Kevin Hart speaks onstage during Netflix Is A Joke Festival Presents: The Roast of Kevin Hart at The Kia Forum on May 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix)

Culture

Sorry, Kevin Hart, We’re Not Buying It

Fans waited for Kevin Hart to respond after his heavily criticized roast sparked outrage over racist jokes involving George Floyd. Many expected reflection. Some expected accountability. At the very least, people expected Hart to acknowledge that the material went too far and offer an apology to Floyd’s family. Instead,

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read

Forget the Dating Gurus: Minister Louis Farrakhan Gives the Best Relationship Advice in Black America

Humanity

Forget the Dating Gurus: Minister Louis Farrakhan Gives the Best Relationship Advice in Black America

I was scrolling through social media recently when I came across another clip of Minister Louis Farrakhan speaking about relationships, marriage, and responsibility, and honestly, I had to stop and replay it twice because of how direct and practical it was. There are no gimmicks, no screaming or gender baiting.

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

All Hail Hip-Hop’s Reigning Queen: Queen Latifah

Culture

All Hail Hip-Hop’s Reigning Queen: Queen Latifah

Her Crown Remains Intact Because She Never Offered Fans Anything Other Than Her Talent There are celebrities, there are superstars, and then there are cultural institutions. Queen Latifah has long surpassed the category of entertainer and entered a space reserved for very few artists in any generation. She is not

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 8 min read

When Did Accountability Become Hate in Black Culture?

Lifestyle

When Did Accountability Become Hate in Black Culture?

Protecting Black Voices Has Become Synonymous with Enabling Bad Behavior Accountability has become one of the most uncomfortable conversations inside Black culture because somewhere along the way, many of us started confusing critique with betrayal. If a public figure misrepresents themselves, exploits their audience, behaves irresponsibly, or moves in ways

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read

The Drake Reset: Revenge, Power & The Business of Survival

Culture

The Drake Reset: Revenge, Power & The Business of Survival

Drake’s latest musical blitz proves he is still one of the most dominant forces in modern music, but whether the culture remembers the art or the strategy behind it may become the bigger conversation. Drake has spent more than a decade doing something very few artists in modern music

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

The Rich Girl Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About

Culture

The Rich Girl Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About

Stormi Steele is the primary of Belle Collective Birmingham, the cast built around her either idolizes, envies, or quietly antagonizes, exposing the uncomfortable truth about wealth, friendship, and female insecurity. There’s a reason wealth changes the temperature of a room, especially among women, because it has a way of

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read