Culture From Wendy Williams to Tasha K: Why Hollywood Keeps Creating the Women It Claims to Despise Why Hollywood’s Most Controversial Truth-Tellers Always End Up Winning Every generation has a media personality that Hollywood claims to hate but the public refuses to stop watching. They are criticized for being too loud, too opinionated, too messy, too invasive, and too willing to say the things that By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Music Did Donell Jones Predict The Future With His Song “Free” Released In 2009? In the landscape of R&B, few artists have aged as gracefully—or as quietly powerful—as Donell Jones, the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for timeless records like “U Know What’s Up,” “Where I Wanna Be,” and “You Know That I Love You.” Emerging in By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
HE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Season:17 Pictured: (l-r) Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Pinky Cole, Angela Oakley, Kelli Ferrell, K. Michelle, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Porsha Williams (Photo by: Gizelle Hernandez/James Bianchi/Bravo) Culture Despite Fresh Blood, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Is Telling the Same Old Story Let’s be honest: the glory days of The Real Housewives of Atlanta as we grew to know and love the show are over. Every franchise has its peaks and valleys, and for several seasons, the peach holders have been in a slump. It’s typical with any television series, By Brenda Alexander • 6 min read
The Art Of Being Real: Baceem Talks Vulnerability, Authenticity, And Finding His Sound For Baceem, music isn't measured by streams, trends, or viral moments. It's measured by connection. Every time a listener shares how a song impacted them or explains what a performance meant to them, it reinforces why he continues creating. Blending emotion, melody, vulnerability, and authenticity, Baceem By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Culture The Daphne Joy Effect: When Victimhood and Accountability Collide The Me Too movement changed America in ways that were desperately needed. For generations, women who experienced sexual assault, workplace harassment, coercion, and abuse were often ignored, dismissed, or blamed for the harm done to them. Their stories were minimized, their motives were questioned, and their pain was treated as By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Bobby Brown, Music Icon and Multi-Platinum Superstar, Set to Ignite the Stage at the Saban Theatre with the Don’t Be Cruel 35th Anniversary Celebration Like Never Before One of the most defining voices in R&B history, Bobby Brown, will take the stage for a one-night-only celebration on July 10, honoring the 35th Anniversary of his groundbreaking, 7x Platinum, #1 album Don’t Be Cruel at the historic Saban Theatre. Originally released in 1988, By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
sports The Queen of Tennis Returns to Her Throne For more than two decades, Serena Williams occupied a space so rare that conversations about her greatness often extended far beyond the boundaries of tennis. Hall of Fame athletes, sports analysts, coaches, and fellow competitors have repeatedly argued that Williams belongs in the discussion not simply as the greatest women’ By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Goal Getters Yoell “Boy Boy” Cooper: Newark’s Next Big Thing Has Champion Written All Over Him Goal Getters: Where Vision Meets Action Boxing has always been a sport where you can spot something special before the rest of the world catches on. True boxing fans know the feeling. You see a young fighter and there’s just something about him. It might be the way he By Datrick Davis • 6 min read
Brandy and Monica, Roots Picnic 2026 Culture Brandy & Monica Are Reminding Us What 90s Sisterhood Feels Like The greatest plot twist in R&B history might not be a chart-topping hit or a surprise reunion tour. It might be the genuine friendship that emerged between Brandy and Monica after decades of one of music’s most talked-about rivalries. For years, fans couldn’t mention By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Photo Credit: Jamari Priest Culture Juneteenth Honors: Why Atlanta Owes Jen Farris Her Flowers The A-List Some people preserve history in museums. Others write books. Jen Farris preserves history by walking us through the neighborhoods we’ve spent years driving past without ever truly seeing. As Lenox & Parker begins its Juneteenth celebration series, it is only fitting that our first honoree is By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Ron Jackson is a veteran Realtor® and trusted authority in probate and trust real estate. Why Probate and Trust Real Estate Requires a Higher Standard of Care and What Families Deserve By Ron Jackson Real estate is often discussed in terms of markets, pricing trends, and investment opportunity. But after more than 24 years in this profession, I have learned that probate and trust real estate operates in a very different space. It is not simply about buying or selling property, By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
This High Tea Alternative Fuses Booze and Elegance in Baltimore Mother’s Day activities are typically centered on self-care or something to celebrate the daily sacrifices and commitments mothers make to care for their children. Most women are okay with having a kid-free day and catching up on rest, while others use their mommy coupon for something a By Brenda Alexander • 4 min read
