Culture Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Was a Masterclass in Culture, Unity, and Hispanic Pride Bad Bunny’s halftime show wasn’t just a performance—it was a cultural statement, delivered with precision, pride, and unapologetic joy. From its opening moments to its final image in the sky, the set unfolded as a living tribute to heritage, love, and collective celebration, rooted deeply in Puerto By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Culture Ready to Love Detroit Reveals the Risk of Black Male Vulnerability Reality television thrives on spectacle, but occasionally it exposes truths that feel uncomfortably familiar. During part two of the Ready to Love Detroit reunion, a tense exchange between Nicole and Devon did just that. In the moment, Nicole attempts to shame Devon over his political beliefs, beliefs he had previously By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Netflix|Shondland Culture Violet Bridgerton and the Power of a Perimenopausal Garden in Full Bloom Proclaiming women’s newest mantra “I am the tea” I took a break this weekend, a conscious one that allowed me to step away from relentless political rhetoric, social media churn, and a culture addicted to constant urgency. I returned instead to something softer, slower, and intentionally restorative. Curled up By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Ye formally known as Kanye West Culture Why I’m Done With Kanye West And Why Black Media May Need to Be Done Carrying Him Too Before I was ever critical of Kanye West, I was a real fan. Not a casual listener, or a late adopter, but a witness to his brilliance. The first time I saw Kanye perform, was my 30th birthday By Dr. Christal Jordan • 8 min read
Culture Bello of Ready to Love Detroit Is the Struggle Prince Charming Black Women Have Outgrown On paper, Bello checked all the boxes. Tall. Confident. Well-spoken. He entered Ready to Love presenting himself as what many women would recognize as the modern ideal: six feet, alleged six figures, and a polished vocabulary that suggested stability, ambition, and direction. But Black women have lived long enough and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Culture Boots Riley Turns Theft Into Theory — I Love Boosters Is Set to Steal the Culture Boots Riley is back in full provocateur mode with I Love Boosters, set to hit theaters May 22, 2026, and if the trailer is any indication, this one is about to be deliciously disruptive. Anchored by an all-star ensemble that includes Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Lakeith Stanfield, Poppy Liu, Don By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
Culture What Cicely Tyson Taught Me About Mindin’ My ‘Black Woman’s Business In January of 2020, just weeks before the world would shut down and words like “COVID” and “quarantine” and “mandatory vaccination” would reshape our lives, I boarded a plane to New York for what I believed would be one of the most meaningful interviews of my career. At the time, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
IAN WEST/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES Culture Blake Lively Is Proof That American Culture Still Protects the European Standard at Any Cost Let me state this plainly, the way a Black woman who has spent more than two decades navigating the entertainment industry would say it, not the way people prefer to hear it stated—watered down, politically correct, and stripped of the bitterness that often accompanies truth. American culture still protects By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Culture Two Kings, One Throne and 16 Oscar Nominations Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Make Hollywood History as Sinners Becomes the Most Nominated Film Ever When Ryan Coogler introduced the world to Wakanda, audiences immediately understood that it was more than a fictional nation; it felt like a cultural aspiration, a visual and emotional manifestation of Black power By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Culture Ready to Love’s Dominique Shows Why Feminine Power Never Competes Let’s start with the obvious truth viewers may not have acknowledged yet. Dominique was never competing. On Ready to Love 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 • 4 min read
Culture A Beautiful Beginning: The King Center’s 2026 Beloved Community Awards Set the Tone for the Year The 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 actress Anika Noni Rose and actor Aldis Hodge, the evening unfolded with an intention that resonated with every By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Culture Big Court Energy: How Courtney “Big Court” Richardson Mastered Leadership and Why OG Network Is the Natural Next Chapter There’s 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 wasn’t just an interview; it felt like a masterclass in leadership, stewardship, and the long game By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
