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 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 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
IMG_0674 Culture When Culture Becomes Cure: Inside Atlanta’s ELEVATE 2025 Festival Atlanta has always had a pulse you can feel before you see it. It hums through the murals on Edgewood, the basslines from passing cars on Peachtree, the way a barber’s laugh spills out of a shop and becomes part of the soundtrack of the city. Ours is a By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-13 at 08.31.56 Culture Drew Sidora Leads the Charge for Health Equity in Atlanta When art imitates life, powerful things can happen. Actress and singer Drew Sidora transformed a storyline from her television series 'Mind Your Business' (Bounce TV) into a real-life movement for women’s health in Atlanta. After her character’s battle with endometriosis — a plotline inspired by writer By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
IMG_0335 Culture Belle Collective Returns: Southern Culture, Sisterhood, and Second Chances OWN’s hit reality series Belle Collective is back for Season Five, and this time the ladies of Jackson, Mississippi are giving us more than just brunches and bitchiness —they’re offering raw lessons in resilience, love, and the power of Southern sisterhood. Play Belle Collective Season 5 | Southern Sisterhood, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
1 Culture How far is too far when dating on reality television? OWN’s #1 dating reality series celebrates 150 episodes this Friday with the 2nd half of the spicy reunion for Ready to Love Philly. In this exclusive clip Tommy asks Tae if she was uncomfortable seeing her #1 pick Cisco on finger-painting his name on Shanice’s nude body. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
POST COVER-8 Culture Terry T. Miles: The Genius of Urban Storytelling Atlanta has always been a hub for creativity, culture, and reinvention. But on the night of the premiere for Him and Her, the city bore witness to a filmmaker who has not just joined the conversation but mastered it. Terry T. Miles—writer, producer, director, and actor—has become one By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
POST COVER-7 Tiara Peach: Redefining Fur Fashion on Her Terms Tiara Peach wasn’t born into the world of fur—she married into it. What might have been an introduction by chance became a lifelong obsession. “What fascinated me was seeing how something so rich in history and luxury could still be misunderstood,” she reflects. “Fur is the ultimate canvas: By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Copy of POST COVER-6 Culture Beyond the Field: Quinn Ramsey on Discipline, Inclusion, and Polo Lenox & Parker had the opportunity to sit down with Quinn Ramsey, a standout member of Atlanta’s Best Academy polo team. Fresh from a mentoring session with younger students, Ramsey spoke with a quiet confidence that reflects both his dedication to the sport and his commitment to opening doors By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
