Culture A Different World Returns: Dwayne and Whitley’s ’90s Black Love Legacy Lives On in a New Generation There is no clearer illustration of the quintessential '90s Black love and Black excellence than Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert on A Different World. Hillman College was never just a fictional school to those of us who grew up watching it. It represented what was possible when young Black By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
Music Genius Music Visionary and Songwriter Maurice Fonson Makes His Mark on Madonna’s Confessions II as Co-Writer of “School” Maurice Fonson is proving once again why his name belongs among the music industry’s most distinctive songwriting voices. The Grammy-nominated, Billboard #1 songwriter, producer and recording artist, widely recognized for his visionary artistry and songwriting genius, adds another major milestone to his career as an official co-writer By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
Lifestyle Kymone Hinds Is Asking Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Consider What They Already Know The next business opportunity may not require learning an entirely new skill. It may already be sitting inside the experience, knowledge and abilities you have developed over the years. That is the message entrepreneurship strategist Kymone Hinds wants aspiring entrepreneurs to consider as he prepares for You’ve Got Oil By Pamela Broussard • 4 min read
Culture Todd Tucker's Heartbreak Is Proof the Grass Isn't Greener “My relationship was dope. My ex is amazing. Unfortunately, it just didn’t work…She’s mine till death do us part.” These are the recent words from Kandi Burruss’ ex-husband, Todd Tucker, in an interview promoting his upcoming controversial online series Til’ Divorce Do Us Part. The series By Brenda Alexander • 5 min read
Reality Television And Kim Zolciak Wept Nothing about what’s happening with Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann’s son, Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr., is funny. The allegations are serious, heinous, and, if proven true, will have a lifelong impact on the alleged victim(s) and all respective family members. However, the moment Kim and Kroy got By Brenda Alexander • 6 min read
Culture 10 Biggest Gags From the Season 12 Premiere of Love & Marriage: Huntsville 1. Yes! Arionne Curry has officially entered the chat. Martel’s former mistress, sidekick, side dish, quote-unquote peasant, who has been connected to this extramarital affair since Season 1, Episode 1, has finally made it from being the secret to being his leading lady. No, she isn’t in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Culture Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? Asks Gen X to Tell the Truth Before Another Generation Pays for It I remember going to the theater to see the first Why Did I Get Married? back in 2007. I was much younger then, and while I understood relationships, marriage, infidelity and the complicated things Tyler Perry was exploring, I understand all of it very differently now. Life has a way By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Chapter & Verse Dr. Glenda Glover Has the Audacity to Ask: How Dare You Take From HBCUs? There is something wonderfully audacious about former TSU president Dr. Glenda Glover naming her book How Dare You. Not We Deserve Better. Not The Fight for Fair Funding. She chose three words that sound like something a mother might say when she catches you doing something you knew good and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Food Chef Shawn Osbey Helps Set the Table for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Atlanta has never been shy about its food, and Chef Shawn Osbey understands better than most that the city’s culinary identity is built on both tradition and evolution. From September 10 through September 13, that identity will be on full display as the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Reviews By Any Means Reminds Us That Fairness Has Never Been America’s Operating System When I first saw the trailer for By Any Means, I knew I was going to see it. Before I knew the full story or recognized every actor, the title had already pulled me in. “By any means necessary” is one of the mantras I have carried with me for By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Reality Television Dr. Shawn Best Proves Black Excellence Is Still a Work in Progress My conversation with Dr. Shawn Best from Married at First Sight left me thinking about something much bigger than reality television. It reminded me that becoming the best version of yourself is not a destination you reach because you earned a doctorate, landed an impressive title or learned how to By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Culture Baltimore's Newest Play 'Bocking' Will Force Tough Reflection If you’re looking for a good theater production, don’t sleep on Baltimore. Baltimore Center Stage (BCS) is currently running Bocking, now through September 13th. Following the February premiere of trinity at BCS, which marked her playwriting and theatrical acting debut, Lena Waithe returns to Baltimore as the production& By Brenda Alexander • 10 min read
