Culture Conversation The Future Is Ours: Culture Wireless Founder Talks Tech & Juneteenth with Christal Jordan In this exclusive interview, Lenox and Parker Editor-in-Chief Christal Jordan sits down with William “Bam” Sparks, founder of Culture Wireless — a groundbreaking Black-owned internet service provider (ISP) on a mission to close the digital divide in underserved communities. As the U.S. redefines the meaning of Juneteenth, Sparks shares how By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
POST COVER-7 The Recap Room BET+ Presents: Closure + Cocktails with the Cast of Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas I had the pleasure of attending a stylish and star-studded affair—“BET+ Presents: Closure + Cocktails with the Cast of Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas.” The exclusive event was held at The Retreat by The Gathering Spot, an elegant rooftop venue tucked into the heart of West Midtown. Though the venue By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
7Q6A0277Pics The Recap Room Wednesday Wind Down in the Point: A Summer Celebration of Culture, Community, and Sound Summer in East Point, Georgia, has its own rhythm—and that rhythm echoed loud and proud at the season’s much-anticipated kickoff of Wednesday Wind Down in the Point, an event that continues to solidify itself as a cultural cornerstone in the metro Atlanta area. Conceived by the ever-visionary Councilwoman By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
TravelQueens-1200x900.jpg Travel Travel Queens Series on BET Her: Adventure, Friendship, and Culture with Lex P & Drea Nicole This spring, BET Her delivered a vibrant dose of adventure, sisterhood, and laughter with its four-part original docu-series, Travel Queens. Hosted by Pour Minds co-stars Lex P and Drea Nicole, the show followed the best friends as they explored cities across the U.S. and abroad—bringing their signature humor By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
POST COVER-9 The Recap Room Red Carpet Praise Rolls In for Rickey Smiley’s New Hulu Comedy Special, Foolish Laughter, love, and legendary energy lit up the red carpet as Recap Room captured exclusive guest reactions at the highly anticipated premiere of Rickey Smiley: Foolish — the comedy icon’s brand-new stand-up special coming to Hulu on May 30th. Held in true Hollywood style, the red carpet was a celebration By Datrick Davis • 2 min read
The Recap Room Video Rickey Smiley Foolish Red Carpet We hit the red carpet to catch the excitement around Rickey Smiley: Foolish — the highly anticipated Hulu comedy special premiering May 30th! From comedians to culture-makers, guests couldn’t stop raving about what’s set to be one of the funniest specials of the year. By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
494819505_18505380997052408_6644040936665557523_n The Recap Room Video Bygones | Official Screening Event Highlights | A Short Film by Angel McCoughtry Play Bygones | Official Screening Event Highlights | A Short Film by Angel McCoughtry Step inside the premiere of Bygones — a compelling short film created and directed by professional basketball star Angel McCoughtry in her powerful directorial debut. Bygones follows the nuanced relationship between a young woman basketball player and an older By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
The Recap Room Video Ultimate Women’s Expo Atlanta This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Ultimate Women’s Expo at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia — a vibrant two-day event that left me feeling inspired, empowered, and energized. As the largest producer of women’s expos in the country, the Ultimate Women’ By Datrick Davis • 2 min read
Wesite POST COVER-5 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Bangladesh: Music x Fashion + Creativity Lenox & Parker hit the vibrant streets of Atlanta with none other than 5x Grammy Award-winning superproducer Bangladesh, for an exclusive first look at his bold new fashion venture. Best known for flipping beats for Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and more, Bangladesh is now remixing the world of style with By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
Wesite POST COVER-3 The Recap Room Video Savor The City: A Star-Studded Premiere Play Savor The City: A Star-Studded Premiere Celebrating Black Culinary Excellence By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
7Q6A3118Influential Women of Georgia Day The Recap Room Video Recap Room talk with 2025 Georgia State Capitol for Influential Women of GA Princess Banton Lofters By Datrick Davis •
p20955415_b_h8_au The Recap Room A Night to Remember: The Married to Real Estate Season 4 Watch Party The Married to Real Estate Season 4 Watch Party, hosted by Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, was a night filled with excitement, laughter, and celebration. Held at the stunning Modex Studio in Atlanta, Georgia, the event drew an impressive crowd of friends, family, cast members, and media professionals, all eager By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
