Photography: Derek Blanks Culture Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson Says Forget Love at First Sight and Build a Love That Lasts The OWN relationship expert turned generational heartbreak into a blueprint for healing, healthy partnership, and lasting love. When I asked Dr. Stacii Jae Johnson whether she believed in love at first sight, her answer came without hesitation. "No.” It wasn’t the response I expected from a woman whose By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
Health & Wellness Every Woman Needs a Dr. Brandy Why the future of women’s healthcare is about more than medicine. It’s about women helping women. For generations, women have quietly carried the physical and emotional changes that come with womanhood. Mothers often didn’t have language for what they were experiencing, daughters inherited more silence than answers, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Photo Credit: Elijah Rodney for TextNow Culture Katt Williams Isn’t Selling Phone Plans. He’s Selling Independence. Whenever I see Katt Williams attached to anything, I pay attention. It isn’t simply because he’s one of the funniest comedians of his generation, and it isn’t because controversy seems to follow him wherever he goes. It’s because Katt Williams has spent the better part of By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Acclaimed Author, Registered Nurse, and Founder of Veritas Integrated Health Carlene K. White on Healing, Wellness, and Becoming Whole Carlene K. White is an acclaimed New Orleans-based author, registered nurse, healthcare leader, and founder of Veritas Integrated Health. With more than three decades of experience caring for others, Carlene has transformed her passion for service into a broader mission of helping people prioritize their own wellness, healing, and By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
Shakespeare! Represent The Next Generation of Soul with Their Eclectic Blend Of R&B, Pop, and Storytelling In a music landscape where authenticity, versatility, and emotional connection define true artistry, SHAKESPEARE! stand out as a dynamic force representing the next generation of soul. Comprised of Tradessa Willis and Trevon Trapper, the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriters have created a distinctive musical identity built on extraordinary vocals, powerful By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
Humanity Muni Long's Recent Health Admission Exposes the Grim Reality of the Lack of Transplant Donors for Black Women “I hope she’s okay.” That is the sentence I uttered aloud while watching Muni Long struggle to get through her performance at the highly anticipated “The Boy Is Mine” tour stop in Atlantic City, NJ last November. She’d go on to perform just two songs: “Made For Me” By Brenda Alexander • 4 min read
Six-time Grammy Award-nominated and two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Ann Nesby delivers a powerful message of faith and encouragement with her new gospel single “Amen,” available August 14, 2026. Ann Nesby Talks New Gospel Anthem “Amen,” Faith, Legacy, and the Power of Never Giving Up Following a career defined by powerful vocals, inspirational messages, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting audiences, Ann Nesby continues to expand her extraordinary musical legacy with her new gospel anthem “Amen.” From her early foundation at the legendary James Cleveland Workshop of America alongside gospel icons such as James Cleveland, By Pamela Broussard • 4 min read
JT3 Production: Building a Legacy Through Purpose, Precision, and Persistence In an industry often driven by trends and overnight success stories, JT3 Production has remained focused on something far more sustainable—building a career rooted in purpose, consistency, and long-term vision. Rather than chasing every wave, he has spent years refining his craft, developing meaningful relationships, and creating music By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Shahron James Steps Into His Debut Era with "FOCUS" — A Soulful Call to Presence For Shahron James, music has never been about noise. It's about presence. With the release of his debut single "FOCUS," out now, the emerging R&B singer — known to fans as SKJ — is asking us to slow down, tune in, and remember what real connection By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Holy1Dove Enters a New Chapter With Church Junkie Vol. 1: A Fresh Sound Born From Faith, Growth, and God's Timing Christian hip-hop artist Holy1Dove is officially back. After months of anticipation, the rising CHH voice has released his brand-new project, Church Junkie Vol. 1, marking his first full-length release since December 2025's Dove & Ty. The project arrives with more than just new music—it By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Beauty Yes, Your WAP Can Survive Menopause Let’s talk about the menopause symptom nobody warns you about…until you’re Googling it at 2 a.m. Nobody prepares you for perimenopause. One day you’re minding your business, sleeping like a baby, and feeling completely like yourself. The next thing you know you’re standing in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Culture Bobby Brown’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Was More Than a Concert—It Was a Reunion With a Generation There are few artists whose music can instantly transport an audience back to a specific chapter of their lives. On Friday night, Bobby Brown proved that his catalog still possesses that rare power as he celebrated the 35th anniversary of Don’t Be Cruel, the groundbreaking album that transformed him By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
