Music The Man Who Captured the Stars and Sang Among Them: A Tribute to Lamonte McLemore The world knows many "double threats," but few inhabited two distinct creative universes as masterfully asĀ Lamonte McLemore. As a founding member of the legendary vocal groupĀ The 5th DimensionĀ and a prolific photographer forĀ Jet Magazine, McLemore didnāt just witness the mid-century golden age of Black By Kevin Nelson ā¢ 2 min read
Music Pusha T, Malice & Pharrellās Grammys 2026 Performance Is a Masterclass in Control The Grammy Awards have long struggled to balance legacy, relevance, and spectacle. This year, the performance byĀ Pusha T,Ā MaliceĀ (formerly No Malice), andĀ Pharrell Williamsācollectively evoking the gravity of their Clipse eraāachieved that balance with striking clarity. It was, simply put, a masterclass in control. The staging By Victor Flavius ā¢ 2 min read
Music JIVE Records Returns: RCA Taps UnitedMasters Alums to Lead Label Relaunch In a major move for the music industry,Ā RCA RecordsĀ has officially revived the legendaryĀ JIVE RecordsĀ as an independent, frontline label. Stepping in to lead the charge are co-PresidentsĀ Mike WeissĀ andĀ David Melhado, both of whom join the label following successful tenures at UnitedMasters. A Storied Legacy Returns By Kevin Nelson ā¢ 2 min read
Travel Black Travel Maine Is Where Legacy, Leisure and the Slopes Converge Maine is not on many avid Black travelers wish lists. Unless you have a knack for the outdoors and winter sports/activities, itās probably not a state that comes to mind to travel for personal pleasure. Taking things a step further, when people think of Maine, a robust Black By Brenda Alexander ā¢ 7 min read
Music Marc Anthony, Carlos Vives, MarĆa Becerra Join Growing Performer Roster for Premio Lo Nuestro 2026 TelevisaUnivisionĀ continues to raise the stakes for Latin musicās most visible awards platform, unveiling a new wave of performers set to take the stage atĀ Premio Lo NuestroĀ 2026. With its 38th edition, the long-running ceremony once again positions itself as both a celebration of legacy and a showcase By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Music Bad Bunny Turned His Grammy Moment Into A Cultural Message of Love The Grammy Awards often reward success. Rarely do they rewardĀ clarity. Bad Bunny delivered both. BornĀ Benito Antonio MartĆnez Ocasio, the Puerto Rican superstar took the Grammy stage to accept one of the nightās top honors ā adding to a career that has already seen him recognized by the Recording By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Netflix|Shondland Culture Violet Bridgerton and the Power of a Perimenopausal Garden in Full Bloom Proclaiming womenās newest mantra āI am the teaā I took a break this weekend, a conscious one that allowed me to step away from relentless political rhetoric, social media churn, and a culture addicted to constant urgency. I returned instead to something softer, slower, and intentionally restorative. Curled up By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 6 min read
Ye formally known as Kanye West Culture Why Iām Done With Kanye West And Why Black Media May Need to Be Done Carrying Him Too Before I was ever critical of Kanye West, I was a real fan. Not a casual listener, or a late adopter, but a witness to his brilliance.Ā The first time I saw Kanye perform, was my 30th birthday By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 8 min read
Music Honoring Riccardo Bray: The Unsung Guitar Force Behind Zappās Enduring Funk The music community is reflecting on the legacy of Riccardo Bray, whose recent passing marks the end of an era for fans of funk and soul. While not an original member of Zapp, Bray became a cornerstone of the bandās live performances for many years, earning respect as a By Kevin Nelson ā¢ 2 min read
Music Mike Will Made-It vs. Hit-Boy: Verzuz, Legacy, and the Weight of a Catalog The latest Verzuz wasnāt just a producer battleāit was a masterclass in modern hip-hop history. Squaring off were two of the most influential architects of the last 15 years:Ā Mike Will Made-ItĀ andĀ Hit-Boy. Before the first record dropped, Verzuz foundersĀ Swizz BeatzĀ andĀ TimbalandĀ set the tone, By Victor Flavius ā¢ 3 min read
Film Lights, Purpose, and Powerful Storytelling: Vanish Makes a Statement at Its Atlanta Screening Atlanta showed upāand showed outāfor the special screening of Vanish, the gripping Tubi Original film that has everyone talking. Held at the luxurious Silverspot Cinema, the Atlanta screening was more than just a movie night; it was a full-scale cinematic experience that blended glamour, community, and an urgent By Datrick Davis ā¢ 5 min read
Photo by Clay Banks / Unsplash Everyday Community The Moral Decay of White America To be a Black American in 2026 is to be an ambassador to a history that your countrymen desperately want to forget, but also an oracle or prophet of the countryās trajectory. We see, before just about anyone else, where the country is headed, having already lived through its By Stone E. Mims ā¢ 8 min read
