Culture Conversation Rising Into His Own: Marcus Scribner Steps Into Boston Blue For most of us, Marcus Scribner will forever be Andre “Junior” Johnson Jr., the lovable, socially aware, occasionally awkward son of Dre and Bow on Black-ish. We quite literally watched him grow up before our eyes. Beginning the series at just 13 years old, Scribner matured alongside the show’ By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Courtesy of Beatrice Dixon Culture Living in Your Gut: A Conversation with Beatrice Dixon on The Soul Instinct There are some women whose presence arrives before their résumé does, and Beatrice Dixon is one of them. When you sit across from her, there is no rush in her cadence, no frantic energy tethered to her success, no performance attached to her power. There is a calmness that feels By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Travel Nevis Enters 2026 With Restored Landmarks and Storied Milestones There are islands that reinvent themselves. And then there is Nevis. At 36 square miles, the quieter half of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has long favored understatement over spectacle—no cruise berths, no high-rise skyline, no global chains. Instead: a volcanic peak rising through cloud cover, By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
Music R&B Royalty Returns: Rodney Poe Delivers "Love, Sweat & Tears" Move over, Valentine’s Day—Milwaukee’s own "King of R&B" just gave us a reason to keep the candles lit all year long. Rodney Poe, the veteran crooner who has shared stages with icons like Keith Sweat and Brandy, has officially dropped his highly anticipated By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Courtesy of HBCU First LOOK Film Festival/ The Sibley Firm Film Legends of Film and Sports Gather to Celebrate 'Love & Basketball' and Launch 2026 HBCU Film Challenge A star-studded reunion took place during NBA All-Star Week at the Maybourne Beverly Hills, as director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actress Sanaa Lathan came together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the classic film, Love & Basketball. The event, hosted by the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Goal Getters Brian Joubert: owner of LB Tax and Business Advisors Goal Getters, Where Vision Meets Action By the time Brian Joubert says, “Taxes chose me,” you understand that his story isn’t just about numbers—it’s about vision, exposure, resilience, and the discipline to master one thing before expanding into many. As the founder and owner of LB Tax By Datrick Davis • 6 min read
Alicia Lyttle | DaeRae Media Tech From Conference to Movement: How “AI Fueled Profits Live” Ignited Atlanta’s AI Revolution On Saturday, February 21, nearly 2,000 entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring innovators gathered inside the elegant ballroom of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta for an experience that felt less like a conference and more like a movement. “AI Fueled Profits Live,” created and hosted by Alicia Lyttle — affectionately known as By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
Howard Hewett Joins Forces with Ronnie Laws, Debra Laws & Larry Dunn for Heartfelt Tribute Honoring Stevie Wonder and His Classic Song, “Ribbon in the Sky” Legendary singer Howard Hewett, whose career spans more than four decades of groundbreaking R&B, soul and inspirational music, lends his signature vocals to a breathtaking new jazz rendition of Ribbon in the Sky, reimagined by legendary saxophonist Ronnie Laws. Originally written and performed by Stevie Wonder, “Ribbon in By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
Everyday Community An Elevated Evening of Connection: ABC South Metro Women’s League Collaboration Mixer In a season devoted to honoring the power and progress of women, the South Metro chapter of the Atlanta Black Chambers invites Atlanta’s most dynamic founders, creatives, executives, and changemakers to gather for an inspired evening of conversation and collaboration. The Women’s League Collaboration Mixer is more than By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: From Olympic Dreams to Center Stage: The Rise of Nineside In a culture where authenticity is currency and evolution is mandatory, Nineside stands as an artist forged through discipline, transformation, and purpose. Once training for the Olympics as a 2x All-American in track, his path shifted during the stillness of the pandemic—redirecting that same elite focus into music. By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read
Humanity The 2nd Annual Ben Crump Human Rights Honors Returns to Atlanta Enchanted Branding & Public Relations proudly announces the 2nd Annual Ben Crump Human Rights Honors, hosted by renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, taking place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Park Tavern, located at 500 Tenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
O.T.Genasis, Miriah Renee and daughter Marley Rose | Photo: DaeRae Media Humanity Love in Action: MarleyCon X8 Elevates Awareness Through Celebration Marleycon X8:For one unforgettable weekend in Los Angeles, the energy surrounding NBA All Star festivities had a heartwarming rival. While basketball fans filled arenas across the city, more than 500 families gathered in Santa Monica for a celebration rooted in love, inclusion, and purpose: MarleyCon. Now in its sixth By Datrick Davis • 3 min read
