Jill Scott. (Photo Credit: Kennedi Carter) Jill Scott and the Art of Loving On Ourselves, Each Other, and the Music From the moment her voice first poured through speakers at the turn of the millennium, Jill didnāt just sing to Black womenāshe sang with us, for us, and often about us in ways that felt intimate, affirming, and deeply personal. Jill Scott is one of those rare artists By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 3 min read
Curtis Jackson at the premier of Moses the Black | Photo credit Jenifer Johnson Film Curtis ā50 Centā Jackson Is Too Busy Winning to Be Distracted Inside the Los Angeles Premiere of Moses the Black If social media were the scorecard, youād thinkĀ Curtis ā50 Centā JacksonĀ spends his days trolling timelines, baiting rivals, and keeping Instagram in a permanent state of mild chaos. That version of 50āthe meme-maker, the provocateur, the man who By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Culture Ready to Loveās Dominique Shows Why Feminine Power Never Competes Letās start with the obvious truth viewers may not have acknowledged yet. Dominique was never competing. OnĀ Ready to LoveĀ Detroit, she was chosen from the moment she entered the room. Not because she demanded attention. Not because she dominated conversations. But because she embodied something unmistakable, feminine power By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Sekou Andrews commands the stage, delivering a powerful and inspiring keynote that leaves audiences energized and applauding. Sekou Andrews: One of Todayās Most Powerful Thought Leader Speakers Imagine harnessing the power of an exciting opening video, a breathtaking closing performance, and an inspiring and insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, GRAMMYĀ®-nominated artist and award-winning entrepreneurĀ Sekou AndrewsĀ (pronounced SAY-koo) has been helping the worldās largest organizations deliver relevant By Pamela Broussard ā¢ 3 min read
Culture A Beautiful Beginning: The King Centerās 2026 Beloved Community Awards Set the Tone for the Year TheĀ 2026 Beloved Community Awards, held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta, was a much-needed night- a beautiful, grounding way to begin the year with purpose, legacy, love. Hosted by award-winning actressĀ Anika Noni RoseĀ and actorĀ Aldis Hodge, the evening unfolded with an intention that resonated with every By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Trailblazing Flame Monroe Brings the Heat at Sold-Out City Winery Atlanta Performance Comedian Flame MonroeĀ set the stage ablaze on Saturday night at City Winery Atlanta, delivering a sold-out performance that left the audience roaring with laughter and energy from start to finish. Known for her sharp wit, magnetic stage presence, and fearless authenticity, Monroe once again proved why she is one By Pamela Broussard ā¢ 1 min read
Singer Traylece NakedHeart Talks Erykah Badu, New Single Paper Plane, and Being ļ»æFearlessly Authentic Traylece NakedHeartĀ is a singer, songwriter, and poetic force whose soulful sound and fearless honesty are quickly making her one of the most watched new artists of 2026. Known for her powerful storytelling and Erykah Badu inspired style, Traylece recently sat down to talk about her latest singleĀ Paper Plane, By Pamela Broussard ā¢ 2 min read
Everyday Community Angola Under Review: Prison Labor, Conditions of Confinement, and the Case of Corey Miller A federal class action lawsuit challenging forced agricultural labor atĀ Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola)Ā is drawing renewed scrutiny to the conditions inside the nationās largest maximum-security prison. As the case advances, it intersects with the ongoing incarceration ofĀ Corey Miller, whose experience at Angola has been shaped by the By Victor Flavius ā¢ 4 min read
When Fun Turns Into Faith: The Moment Music Became More Than a Hobby for Baby Gap Thereās a quiet shift that happens in every creative lifeāa moment when joy begins to carry weight. At first, creation is playful. Itās something you do because it feels good, because it fills time, because it connects you to people you love. There are no expectations attached By King Oāmuni Lens ā¢ 4 min read
Culture Big Court Energy: How Courtney āBig Courtā Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter Thereās a difference between proximity to greatness and apprenticeship. Courtney Richardson, known to many as Big Court, has always understood that distinction. In a recent conversation with Lenox & Parker, what unfolded wasnāt just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 3 min read
Culture After the Breakthrough: Why We Still Need Iyanla and Why Inside the Fix Matters Now Iyanla Vanzant returning to television with āInside the Foxā feels less like a re-boot, and more like a cultural intervention. In a moment defined by emotional fragmentation, overdiagnosis, and performative healing, Iyanlaās return arrives not as nostalgia, but as necessity. I sat down with Iyanla this week with a By Dr. Christal Jordan ā¢ 4 min read
Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves Everyday Community Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026: Ciara Robinson and the Rise of Divine Kurves As the New Year ramps up and resolutions are still fresh, a new wave of women entrepreneurs is redefining what success looks likeābuilding brands rooted in purpose, confidence, and cultural impact. Among those names to watch closely isĀ Ciara Robinson, the visionary founder ofĀ Divine Kurves, a brand that By King Oāmuni Lens ā¢ 2 min read
