359780699_174744288935393_2066918866035535876_n Food Verdure Kitchen & Cocktails, Where African Heritage Meets Modern Western Cuisine In the bustling culinary landscape of Atlanta, Verdure Kitchen & Cocktails stands out as a beacon of innovation and culture. The restaurant is renowned for its masterful fusion of Western cuisine with African cooking techniques and ingredients, a hallmark that reflects both creativity and heritage. Owned by visionary restaurateurs from By Chatney Diva โข 3 min read
igor-omilaev-M7iMdnG4R_g-unsplash Wealth Your Money,Your Year: Reset Your Finances for 2026 New year means a fresh startโa chance to reset your money without overcomplicating things. You donโt need grand resolutions or complicated spreadsheets. You need a plan thatโs simple, steady, and built around habits you can actually stick with long after January fades. Know Where You Stand Before By Chatney Diva โข 2 min read
Happy mother and children in the kitchen. Healthy food, family, cooking concept The Season Is Bright, Even When Your Feelings Are Not he holidays promise cheer, connection, and celebration. That is the surface. Underneath, the season can hit hard. Pressure builds. Expectations stack up. Routines disappear. Old family dynamics resurface. Money stress sharpens. Even joy itself can feel like something you are supposed to perform. It is no wonder this time of By Victor Flavius โข 3 min read
Calm serene african american woman meditating at outdoor group yoga class. Start Fresh, Stay Human: Wellness For A Realistic New Year The turn of the year always brings talk of reinvention. Fresh planners. New gym clothes. Big promises. Most of them fade by February because they lean on pressure instead of purpose. Real wellness is quieter. It grows from choices that fit your life instead of forcing you into someone elseโ By Victor Flavius โข 3 min read
PD-1179 Holiday Issue Crucian Christmas, A Festival That Feels Like Family For those who know, the Crucian Christmas Festival isnโt just an event โ itโs a homecoming. From sunrise Jโouvert to sunset parades, itโs a week where joy has no curfew and strangers become cousins before dawn. At daybreak on December 31, the streets of Frederiksted erupt with By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read
WRAP Culture 2025: A Year That Tested Us, Taught U, and Told The Truth. Where Politics Shook Us, Culture Saves Us and Community Held Us Together Every December, I find myself standing in the quiet space between who we were in January and who weโve grown into now. But this yearโฆ that space feels heavier. More tender. More honest. 2025 asked a lot of us. It stretched our faith, tested our patience, and reminded us By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 4 min read
Girlfriend enjoying the ride on her boyfriend's back Culture The Value of Us, Reclaiming The Power Of Relationships In A Culture Of Disconnection Somewhere between the algorithms, the echo chambers, and the performance of modern โsoftness,โ relationships became unpopular. Not love itselfโbut the practice of it. The discipline. The commitment. The vulnerability of choosing someone. In a world where going viral is currency, togetherness has quietly been pushed to the margins. A By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read
Disney-Destiny-Cruise Holiday Issue Disney Destiny Is Powered by Black Brilliance and Inclusive Storytelling Disney has launched its latest voyage: Disney Destiny. The five-day cruise sails to Castaway Cay, Disneyโs private island in the Bahamas, and delivers a vacation designed for guests of all ages. Beyond spacious staterooms, travelers can expect character interactions, elevated dining, libations, Broadway-style shows, gaming, and nonstop By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 3 min read
POST COVER Culture Gilded Intentions: Fiskani Season of Style The holidays have a rhythm all their own โ lights that twinkle a little brighter, conversations that linger a little longer, and the gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and shine. For Fiskani Kaira, that rhythm is year-round. She doesnโt wait for December to sparkle โ she is the sparkle. Draped By Dr. Christal Jordan โข 7 min read
Tanya Nolan - Get Up! With Erica Campbell photo Gospel Singer Tanya Nolan Celebrates Major Milestone as Debut Gospel Single โBlessingsโ is Added to Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell on Radio One and Now in Syndication Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and Billboard-charting artist Tanya Nolan is entering a powerful new era in her music career with the release of her first-ever gospel single, โBlessings.โ Click to listen. The heartfelt track has officially been added to Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell, a nationally syndicated Radio By Pamela Broussard โข 2 min read
Deon Robertson - READ Gospel Gospel Singer Deon Robertson Joins Star-Studded Lineup in ALA Celebrity READ Campaign Gospel artist Deon Robertson, renowned for his inspirational music and faith-driven messages, has been featured on the latest American Library Association (ALA) Celebrity READ Campaign, joining a star-studded lineup of cultural icons including Taylor Swift, Shaquille OโNeal, Brandy, LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Oprah Winfrey, Snoop Dogg, By Pamela Broussard โข 1 min read
Howard Hewett with Dawn and Lawrence Black Excellence Celebrated R&B Singer Howard Hewett Honors Chadwick Boseman at "SuperHero" Celebration Tribute Event On Thursday, November 20th, legendary R&B icon Howard Hewett joined the Boseman family, invited guests, and distinguished performers for an unforgettable evening honoring the life and legacy of acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman. The event, titled โSuperHero โ A Celebration of Chadwick Boseman,โ also marked the premiere of a special By Pamela Broussard โข 2 min read
