Preach, Pray, LOVE — Inside D’Angela Proctor’s Power Move for Black Cinema

Culture

Celebrating Juneteenth: William 'Bam' Sparks and Culture Wireless Make Technology a Commodity for Black Empowerment

After 2020 the US experienced a brief moment of conscious awakening after the shame of the televised murder of George Floyd. That isolated moment of accountability resulted in the country embracing Juneteenth as a national holiday. Although the Black community acknowledged the recognition, Juneteenth was a holiday celebrated internally within

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read

Culture Conversation

Christal Jordan x Barron Witherspoon | Debunking the 7 Myths Holding Black Executives Back

In this powerful and thought-provoking interview, Lenox and Parker Editor-in-Chief Christal Jordan sits down with Barron Witherspoon—former Procter & Gamble senior executive and bestselling author of The Black Exec and the Seven Myths. With over 35 years of corporate leadership experience, Barron shares hard-earned insights and practical strategies for

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read

Culture Conversation

LaTocha: Triumph in Vulnerability–A Women's History Month Spotlight

Latocha Bivens was blessed with a type of voice that comes from the heavens above.  Understanding her gift came from God, it made sense for her to first become aware of her gift in church as a little girl. “My grandmother would always put me on the program when ever

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 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

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

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

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

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

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