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Music

Did Donell Jones Predict The Future With His Song “Free” Released In 2009?

In the landscape of R&B, few artists have aged as gracefully—or as quietly powerful—as Donell Jones, the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and producer known for timeless records like “U Know What’s Up,” “Where I Wanna Be,” and “You Know That I Love You.” Emerging in

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

Music

“I Want People to Feel Seen”: Amber Renee on Purpose, Pop Culture & Becoming the Full Package

For Amber Renee, music has never been just about singing — it’s about creating moments people can feel forever. Inspired by legendary entertainers like Aaliyah, Brandy, Destiny's Child, and Britney Spears, Amber blends smooth R&B energy, pop influence, vulnerability, and star-quality ambition into music designed

By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read

Culture

The Drake Reset: Revenge, Power & The Business of Survival

Drake’s latest musical blitz proves he is still one of the most dominant forces in modern music, but whether the culture remembers the art or the strategy behind it may become the bigger conversation. Drake has spent more than a decade doing something very few artists in modern music

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read

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

Lifestyle

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

Humanity

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

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

Culture

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

Humanity

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