Starving homeless people receive food from volunteers who serve humane : The concept of giving Holiday Issue Bridging the Gaps, Communities At The Crossroads Of Economic Strain Across the nation, communities are grappling with a reality that feels both familiar and unsettling: the economy is no longer a stable backdrop for daily life. For many, financial security has become elusive, and the promises of upward mobility feel increasingly out of reach. Unemployment, while improved from previous years, By Chatney Diva • 3 min read
504727434_18168765670345969_8384375000398344403_n Beauty Brown Sugar Babe, A Love Letter to Luxury, Black Womanhood & the Power of Scent When I asked Brown Sugar Babe founder Maekaeda Gibbons to describe her brand in three words, she chose luxury, accessible, and lighthearted. After attending the brand’s intimate media dinner inside its new flagship headquarters, those words weren’t just accurate — they were the quiet heartbeat of the entire evening. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
{"eId":"289293810175926","CameraPosition":2} Culture A Night of Grace, Legacy and Outstanding Wisdom. UBIG Honors Barbados With A Stellar Independence & Scholarship Gala There are some evenings that feel instantly memorable—nights where culture, community, and history converge with such intention that you can feel the pride in the room before a word is spoken. The United Barbadians in Georgia (UBIG) delivered exactly that spirit on Saturday, November 15th at their annual Barbados By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
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 • 3 min read
igor-omilaev-M7iMdnG4R_g-unsplash Wealth Your Money,Your Year: Reset Your Finances for 2026 New year means a fresh start—a chance to reset your money without overcomplicating things. You don’t need grand resolutions or complicated spreadsheets. You need a plan that’s simple, steady, and built around habits you can actually stick with long after January fades. Know Where You Stand Before By Chatney Diva • 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 • 3 min read
Calm serene african american woman meditating at outdoor group yoga class. Holiday Issue 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 else’ By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
PD-1179 Holiday Issue Crucian Christmas, A Festival That Feels Like Family For those who know, the Crucian Christmas Festival isn’t just an event — it’s a homecoming. From sunrise J’ouvert to sunset parades, it’s 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 • 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 we’ve grown into now. But this year… 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 • 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 “softness,” relationships became unpopular. Not love itself—but 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 • 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, Disney’s 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 fun. The By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
POST COVER Culture Gilded Intentions: Fiskani Season of Style The holidays have a rhythm all their own — 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 doesn’t wait for December to sparkle — she is the sparkle. Draped in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
