unnamed-8 Culture Femme It Forward High Tea Honors Jordan Chiles, Crystal Renee, and Kim Paige During Exclusive BET Weekend Event On June 6th, Femme It Forward, the visionary women’s empowerment platform founded by entrepreneur and tastemaker Heather Lowery, hosted its signature High Tea celebration in the heart of Los Angeles. Timed to kick off 2025 BET Awards weekend, the invite-only afternoon honored three trailblazing women making bold strides By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
HIP HOP Shunda K: A Genre-Bending Force Redefining Hip-Hop and Beyond In a music industry that often rewards formula and familiarity, Shunda K stands as a creative outlier—fearless, fluid, and fiercely original. As the magnetic voice behind the groundbreaking group Yo! Majesty, and now forging new paths as a dynamic solo artist and DJ, Shunda K is a living testament By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
POST COVER-26 Culture What You Missed at BET Experience 2025 Day One – Performances, Panels & Power Moves The BET Experience 2025, presented by SheaMoisture, opened its doors this Saturday at the Los Angeles Convention Center with an unforgettable day of Black culture in motion. From raw talent to refined beauty, from main stage performances to intimate masterclasses, the energy was vibrant, communal, and creatively electric. BETX Open By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
HIP HOP Khao$ & Voodoo Child Redefine the Ride-Or-Die Anthem with “Me & My Girlfriend” Khao$ and Voodoo Child are cutting through the noise with their latest release, "Me & My Girlfriend"—a gripping, cinematic boom bap tale that rejects mainstream formulas in favor of something bolder, more evocative, and unmistakably raw. This isn’t just another love song. It’s a Bonnie- By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
IMG_0337 Pop culture DACR Launches A New Global Copyright Protection For Original Works & IP Digital Assertive Copyright, known as DACR, has officially launched as a global platform aimed at protecting original works from infringement and piracy. Headquartered in Miami, DACR introduces an advanced copyright registration system that offers creators, artists, and developers near-instant protection for music, writing, images, video, software, and more. Its By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Culture Conversation Covers Culture Conversation Christal Jordan x Barron Witherspoon | Debunking the 7 Myths Holding Black Executives Back In this powerful and thought-provoking interview, Lenox and Parker Editor-in-Chief Christal Jordan sits down with Barron Witherspoon—former Procter & Gamble senior executive and bestselling author of The Black Exec and the Seven Myths. With over 35 years of corporate leadership experience, Barron shares hard-earned insights By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
POST COVER-24 Culture “Forever” on Netflix is a Tender, Timeless Love Story for a New Generation In an era of oversaturated love stories and fleeting attention spans, Netflix’s Forever arrives as a refreshing, emotionally grounded series that lingers long after the credits roll. Adapted from Judy Blume’s iconic coming-of-age novel and reimagined by the inimitable Mara Brock Akil, the show is a By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
POST COVER-21 BMW Returns to Atlanta Fashion Week with Two-Year Partnership Focused on Design, Innovation, and Cultural Impact Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) is proud to announce the return of BMW as its Official Automotive Partner through an exclusive two-year agreement with the Atlanta Area BMW Dealers. This partnership is designed to celebrate the intersection of fashion, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design. The renewed partnership delivers a series By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Everyday Community Book Review: Fuel for the Grind: A Hustler’s Manifesto by D Future Raw. Relentless. Real. Fuel for the Grind: A Hustler’s Manifesto isn’t your typical motivational book — it’s a 30-day battle cry for anyone grinding through the dark with only purpose as their light. This manifesto, penned by D Future, doesn’t offer comfort. It offers clarity, conviction, By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Inside images-3 Food Why Breakfast at Barneys Is the Ultimate Luxury Brunch Experience in Atlanta I’ve eaten my way across cities that never sleep and islands that never rush. But stepping into Breakfast at Barneys in the heart of Atlanta felt like more than brunch — it felt like a celebration. This place doesn’t just serve food; it feeds your sense of style, your By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
POST COVER-23 Step Into Brunch Culture with The 1978 Mimosa Club Collection by Breakfast at Barney’s This one’s for the brunch lovers, the vibe curators, and the ones who understand that style is more than what you wear—it’s an experience. I’m excited to introduce The 1978 Mimosa Club Collection by Breakfast at Barney’s—a tribute to classic elegance with a modern By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Music Why Zoey Clarke’s “Solid” Is Already the Song of the Summer Summer 2025 has found its anthem, and it belongs to Zoey Clarke. Her brand new single Solid is out now, and it’s already doing what few songs dare—making emotional standards feel sexy, empowering, and irresistibly catchy. With a groove that nods to classic doo-wop and a message By King O’muni Lens • 1 min read
