“If You Come for Me, I’ll Send Jesus After You”: The Cult of the Real Housewives and the Case of Mary Cosby By the time the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Real Housewives fans won’t just be raising a glass—they’ll be confronting a very different kind of reality. TLC’s three-hour documentary event, The Cult of the Real Housewives, premieres with a focus on one of By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Howard Hewett pauses to reflect on the journey while stepping confidently into a new year filled with possibility. Reflecting on the Journey and Embracing 2026 By Howard Hewett As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a career that has spanned more than four decades. From my early days as the lead singer of the iconic group Shalamar to my solo journey, I have been blessed to share music that has touched the lives of By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
PHENOM Valerie Ross pictured, an entrepreneur turning decades of ownership into lasting impact. Entrepreneur Valerie Ross Turns Decades of Ownership Into Purpose Driven Mentorship Valerie Ross is a respected Indianapolis-based entrepreneur with more than 33 years of experience in the janitorial and service industry. She is the founder of Industrial Building Services, a leading janitorial company serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas for over three decades. For the first 25 years, Valerie personally owned and By Pamela Broussard • 1 min read
Everyday Community Destination Fortified Counseling & Wellness: How Nic Burnette Is Building Stronger Paths To Mental Wellness In a time when mental health care is more essential than ever, Nic Burnette, LISW-CP, is leading with purpose, compassion, and clinical excellence. As the founder and clinical provider of Destination Fortified Counseling & Wellness, LLC, Nic has built a private practice dedicated to helping individuals strengthen emotional resilience, navigate By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Nicki Minaj Deactivates Instagram After Appearing With Erika Kirk Culture From Queen to Cautionary Tale: Nicki Minaj, JD Vance, and the Dangerous Politics of Crossover Fame How Nicki Minaj’s alignment with JD Vance and Erika Kirk exposes the one-way bridge of crossover fame and the political consequences of abandoning a core audience Black celebrity has always come with conditions, but crossover fame comes with consequences few are willing to name out loud. For Black artists, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable / courtesy of Netflix Culture Dave Chappelle: Comedy’s King Solomon Brings Perspective to a Year of Racial Polarization, Political Chaos, and Black Disillusionment After a year that marked the quiet dismantling of DEI initiatives across many Fortune 500 companies and the loss of more than 300,000 jobs held by Black women, the final reckoning arrived through an uncomfortable mirror. Political chaos and inflation formed the backdrop, but culture delivered the hardest truth. By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Gemini_Generated_Image_avwypaavwypaavwy Wellness The Four Pillars of Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Rest Maintaining great health doesn't need to be overwhelming or complicated. In fact, the basics of well-being come down to four essential habits—The Four Pillars of Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Rest. These pillars support your body, mind, and long-term health. When any pillar is out of balance, By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Gemini_Generated_Image_7a9sax7a9sax7a9s Everyday Community Instacart Markups Exposed: Stop AI Price Hikes on Your Cart Instacart’s AI Price Shuffle Could Cost Shoppers $1,200 a Year Grocery shopping has always had its surprises—sometimes you find a sale, sometimes you don’t. But for Instacart customers, those surprises are becoming far less random and a lot more expensive. Consumer Reports and the progressive think By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Gemini_Generated_Image_27ezo927ezo927ez Wealth Mind Your Business: Turning Your Side Hustle into Generational Wealth Black entrepreneurship is having a major moment — and honestly, it’s been a long time coming. More people are turning their side hustles into real businesses, and those businesses are becoming stepping stones to something bigger: generational wealth. That’s why the idea behind Mind Your Business: Turning Your Side By Chatney Diva • 3 min read
Photo by Library of Congress / Unsplash Culture America's Chicken Have Come Home To Roost...Again! CHARLIE KIRK, A VICTIM OF THE HATE THAT HATE PRODUCED? Charlie Kirk, America's Chicken Came Home To Roost Again! The ideals of this great nation are not set in stone; large segments of the population remain racist, misogynistic, homophobic, abusive, assholes, and some are just plain old evil. By Donnell Sims • 2 min read
ABMB25, Galleries, Public Interactions, MC, PR, David Castillo, Belkis Ayon Art Basel Miami Beach 2025: Key Highlights Recap Art Basel Miami Beach closed its 2025 edition on an exceptional high, reinforcing its position as the leading platform for Modern and contemporary art in the Western Hemisphere. The fair brought together 283 galleries from 43 countries, including 48 first-time exhibitors, and drew more than 80,000 attendees across its By Angela Watts • 2 min read
Kasia Trepagnier December 2025 photo People Actress Kasia Trepagnier Stars in My Unique Aesthetics Commercial and Expands Brand Partnerships Actress Kasia Trepagnier is expanding her influence both on-screen and in the lifestyle and beauty space, with upcoming billboard campaigns in New Orleans highlighting various events and products as part of her growing commercial work and brand partnerships. Known for her versatile acting, natural beauty, and advocacy for self-love, Kasia By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
