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Building A Legacy, Born to Dominate: Big Mama German Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Star

Building A Legacy, Born to Dominate: Big Mama German Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Star

Some artists stumble into music after discovering a hidden talent. Others spend years deciding whether to pursue it professionally. For Big Mama German, there was never a question. Since picking up the mic at just eight years old, rap wasn't a hobby—it was always the destination. Today,

By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read

The Bag Lady Within: Dr. Trina R. Wilson Invites Readers to Release Emotional Baggage and Embrace Healing — Dr. Trina R. Wilson, author of The Bag Lady, is a respected educator, licensed clinician, and emotional wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals release emotional burdens, embrace healing, and discover lasting peace through faith, self-awareness, and personal transformation.

The Bag Lady Within: Dr. Trina R. Wilson Invites Readers to Release Emotional Baggage and Embrace Healing

How much are you carrying that was never yours to hold? For many women, being strong has become second nature. They are the caregivers, the problem-solvers, the nurturers, and the dependable ones everyone turns to in times of need. They continue showing up for family, friends, and coworkers, often

By Pamela Broussard • 4 min read

History Is Still Catching Up to TLC

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History Is Still Catching Up to TLC

How CrazySexyCool: The Musical reminded me that the best-selling U.S. girl group of all time is still ahead of us. There are moments in theater when you leave talking about the performances, the music, or the beauty of seeing a familiar story brought to life in a new

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 8 min read

Black Music Month Spotlight: Darwin Hobbs’ Greatest Gift Was Never His Voice

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Black Music Month Spotlight: Darwin Hobbs’ Greatest Gift Was Never His Voice

There are singers with incredible voices, and then there are artists whose voices become instruments of healing. Darwin Hobbs belongs in the latter category. For decades, Hobbs has possessed one of the most extraordinary voices in contemporary music. It is the kind of voice that immediately commands attention, effortlessly moving

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

The Meaning of Forsaken: How Gary P Turned Pain Into Purpose

The Meaning of Forsaken: How Gary P Turned Pain Into Purpose

Every artist has a brand. Some artists build their identity around a specific sound. Others focus on aesthetics, trends, or a particular image. For Gary P, however, the foundation of his artistic identity goes much deeper than music. At the center of everything he creates is a concept that has

By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read

King Randall: The Young Man Carrying the Mantle of Leadership for the Next Generation

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King Randall: The Young Man Carrying the Mantle of Leadership for the Next Generation

Lenox & Parker celebrates Father's Day honoring our 2026 Man of the Year History has a way of making greatness seem inevitable. Looking back, we speak of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Fred Hampton as though the world immediately recognized the magnitude of who they

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 10 min read

When Your Child's Experience With Fatherhood Doesn't Match Yours

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When Your Child's Experience With Fatherhood Doesn't Match Yours

I grew up a daddy’s girl. My dad asked me until I was at least 12, in jest, “Who do you love? Me or your mom?” And I’d proudly choose him. We’ve always been inseparable. Even today, at 35, either one of us can call the other,

By Brenda Alexander • 4 min read

Immersive Artist Robert E. Hansen Blends Art, Technology and Storytelling to Preserve the Legacy of Black Music Icons — Robert E. Hansen’s artistic journey is rooted in storytelling, honoring the people and moments that have shaped culture and inspired generations.

Immersive Artist Robert E. Hansen Blends Art, Technology and Storytelling to Preserve the Legacy of Black Music Icons

As the nation celebrates Black Music Month, immersive artist Robert E. Hansen is honoring some of music’s most influential icons in a way that goes far beyond traditional portraiture. Through his groundbreaking new collection, Culture of Legacy, Hansen is blending fine art, technology, storytelling, and cultural preservation into an

By Pamela Broussard • 5 min read

Netflix’s 'The Polygamist' Isn’t Really About Polygamy it's an Illustration of Emotional Abuse

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Netflix’s 'The Polygamist' Isn’t Really About Polygamy it's an Illustration of Emotional Abuse

Like a lot of people, I finally gave in to the hype surrounding Netflix’s South African drama The Polygamist. Social media had been talking about it nonstop, and with a flight ahead of me and plenty of time to binge watch, I decided to see what all the excitement

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read

Pastor Jamal Bryant Breaks Ground on New Birth Village, Launches Black Ground Initiative to Build Generational Wealth

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Pastor Jamal Bryant Breaks Ground on New Birth Village, Launches Black Ground Initiative to Build Generational Wealth

As the nation commemorates Juneteenth and reflects on the ongoing pursuit of freedom, economic equity, and opportunity, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is taking action to create a pathway toward lasting economic empowerment in Black communities. On Sunday, June 21, during Juneteenth weekend,

By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read

A Soft Life Requires Soft Skills

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A Soft Life Requires Soft Skills

Why Charm & Etiquette Coach Carol Rey believes confidence, civility, and social intelligence are still the ultimate power moves Everybody seems to want the soft life these days. Social media is filled with conversations about femininity, luxury, marriage, homemaking, emotional peace, and living well. Young women are studying the aesthetics

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

Robbie Love Steps Into The Spotlight with Soul-Stirring New Single "When Love Comes Around" and Debut EP Just Robbie

Robbie Love Steps Into The Spotlight with Soul-Stirring New Single "When Love Comes Around" and Debut EP Just Robbie

Emerging soul artist Robbie Love makes a compelling statement with the release of her uplifting new single, "When Love Comes Around," the lead offering from her debut EP, Just Robbie. Click to listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dv1yswUZJk Rich with warmth, gratitude, hope, and emotional honesty,

By Pamela Broussard • 5 min read