Singer Traylece NakedHeart Talks Erykah Badu, New Single Paper Plane, and Being ļ»æFearlessly Authentic Traylece NakedHeartĀ is a singer, songwriter, and poetic force whose soulful sound and fearless honesty are quickly making her one of the most watched new artists of 2026. Known for her powerful storytelling and Erykah Badu inspired style, Traylece recently sat down to talk about her latest singleĀ Paper Plane, By Pamela Broussard ā¢ 2 min read
Everyday Community Angola Under Review: Prison Labor, Conditions of Confinement, and the Case of Corey Miller A federal class action lawsuit challenging forced agricultural labor atĀ Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola)Ā is drawing renewed scrutiny to the conditions inside the nationās largest maximum-security prison. As the case advances, it intersects with the ongoing incarceration ofĀ Corey Miller, whose experience at Angola has been shaped by By Victor Flavius ā¢ 4 min read
When Fun Turns Into Faith: The Moment Music Became More Than a Hobby for Baby Gap Thereās a quiet shift that happens in every creative lifeāa moment when joy begins to carry weight. At first, creation is playful. Itās something you do because it feels good, because it fills time, because it connects you to people you love. There are no expectations attached By King Oāmuni Lens ā¢ 4 min read
Culture Big Court Energy: How Courtney āBig Courtā Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter Thereās a difference between proximity to greatness and apprenticeship. Courtney Richardson, known to many as Big Court, has always understood that distinction. In a recent conversation with Lenox & Parker, what unfolded wasnāt just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 3 min read
Culture After the Breakthrough: Why We Still Need Iyanla and Why Inside the Fix Matters Now Iyanla Vanzant returning to television with āInside the Foxā feels less like a re-boot, and more like a cultural intervention. In a moment defined by emotional fragmentation, overdiagnosis, and performative healing, Iyanlaās return arrives not as nostalgia, but as necessity. I sat down with Iyanla this week with By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves Everyday Community Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026: Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves As the New Year ramps up and resolutions are still fresh, a new wave of women entrepreneurs is redefining what success looks likeābuilding brands rooted in purpose, confidence, and cultural impact. Among those names to watch closely isĀ Ciara Robinson, the visionary founder ofĀ Divine Kurves, a brand that By King Oāmuni Lens ā¢ 2 min read
Nicole and Channon | Photo provided by OWN Culture Jazmine Sullivan Tried to Save the Good GirlsāNicole and Channon Proved Why Itās So Hard While reality television began dissecting modern dating with cameras and confessionals, Jazmine Sullivan issued women a quiet warning.Ā A Girl Like MeĀ was not a love song, nor was it a plea. It was a reckoningāa meditation on what happens when women follow every rule they were given and By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Photos provided by OWN Culture Six Feet, Six Figures, Six Packāand Why Bello Became the Prize onĀ Ready to Love For generations, women were raised on a spiritual and cultural framework that shaped how love and marriage were understood. Scripture itself reinforced the hierarchy:Ā āHe who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.āĀ (Proverbs 18:22). The language was intentional. Men pursued. Women were By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Podcast Episode 1: From Tragedy to Triumph ā A Deep Dive Into the Weekās Biggest Stories In our first episode, we unpack the national shock and outrage following theĀ fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in MinneapolisĀ ā a tragic incident that has ignited protests, legal battles, and heated debate about federal immigration enforcement and community safety.Ā We also dive By Victor Flavius ā¢ 1 min read
Where Wonder Begins: A Timeless Disney Moment for a New Generation Sometimes the world reminds us to slow down and see it the way a child doesāwide-eyed, hopeful, and full of wonder. āØ This emotional moment with Mickey Mouse is a beautiful reminder that magic isnāt something we outgrow. AtĀ Walt Disney World Resort, extraordinary storytelling and iconic characters By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 1 min read
Photo by Jon Tyson / Unsplash Wealth Wealth in an Age of Uncertainty: Why Survival Has Become the New Status There was a time when wealth conversations centered on growthābigger salaries, higher valuations, expansion at all costs. That language feels increasingly out of place today. Across industries, massive layoffs have become routine. Companies once considered untouchable are quietly downsizing, restructuring, or recalibrating under the weight of economic pressure, technological By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Stephen Beatty, Board Chair for South Carolina State. Everyday Community Stephen Beatty Leads Transformative Change at South Carolina State University Foundation At South Carolina State University, a period of transformative growth is underway, guided by strong leadership and a commitment to accountability. At the center of this evolution is Stephen Beatty, Board Chair of the South Carolina State University Foundation. With a clear vision for the future, Beatty is helping the By Pamela Broussard ā¢ 3 min read
