ChatGPT Image Dec 6, 2025 at 11_33_28 AM Lifestyle 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
Copy of POST COVER-2 Culture Lamont Pete on Sean Combs: The Reckoning, Cultural Responsibility, and Why Truth Still Matters For millions of people who grew up watching Sean “Diddy” Combs on Making the Band, dancing in glossy Bad Boy videos, or witnessing his reign as hip-hop’s ultimate showman, the most shocking part of The Reckoning isn’t the allegations—it’s seeing him stripped of the power and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Sean Combs / courtesy of Netflix Culture The Real Reckoning Isn't About Diddy— It's About Us How the backlash to 50 Cent’s Netflix doc exposes a culture still loyal to celebrity power over truth, accountability, and the safety of women. When 50 Cent announced he was producing a docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, most people treated it like another chapter in a long-running feud. For By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Untitled Culture Leslie M. Greene, The Heartbeat Behind The Characters We Connect To, Inside The Intuitive Artistry Of Lifetime's Newest Hit And The Woman Who Cast It With Purpose Some people in this industry move loudly. Others move intentionally. Leslie M. Greene moves with heart—and that is what makes her one of the most respected casting directors working today. As Lovers and Friends premieres on Lifetime, Greene closes out 2025 with a project that felt deeply personal and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Screenshot Editor's Note Editor's Note: Holiday Issue 2025 Happy Holidays, Lenox & Parker family. As I reflect on this year, my heart is full. Our community has expanded in beautiful and meaningful ways—from Taliah Waajid's 2025 Natural Hair Show, to Miguel & Chauncey Wilson's Fashion & Polo Classic, to Atlanta Fashion Week. Each By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
504727434_18168765670345969_8384375000398344403_n Beauty Brown Sugar Babe, A Love Letter to Luxury, Black Womanhood & the Power of Scent When I asked Brown Sugar Babe founder Maekaeda Gibbons to describe her brand in three words, she chose luxury, accessible, and lighthearted. After attending the brand’s intimate media dinner inside its new flagship headquarters, those words weren’t just accurate — they were the quiet heartbeat of the entire evening. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
{"eId":"289293810175926","CameraPosition":2} Culture A Night of Grace, Legacy and Outstanding Wisdom. UBIG Honors Barbados With A Stellar Independence & Scholarship Gala There are some evenings that feel instantly memorable—nights where culture, community, and history converge with such intention that you can feel the pride in the room before a word is spoken. The United Barbadians in Georgia (UBIG) delivered exactly that spirit on Saturday, November 15th at their annual Barbados By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
PD-1179 Holiday Issue Crucian Christmas, A Festival That Feels Like Family For those who know, the Crucian Christmas Festival isn’t just an event — it’s a homecoming. From sunrise J’ouvert to sunset parades, it’s a week where joy has no curfew and strangers become cousins before dawn. At daybreak on December 31, the streets of Frederiksted erupt with By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
WRAP Culture 2025: A Year That Tested Us, Taught U, and Told The Truth. Where Politics Shook Us, Culture Saves Us and Community Held Us Together Every December, I find myself standing in the quiet space between who we were in January and who we’ve grown into now. But this year… that space feels heavier. More tender. More honest. 2025 asked a lot of us. It stretched our faith, tested our patience, and reminded us By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
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
