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
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
Copy of POST COVER-2 Culture Lamont Pete on Sean Combs: The Reckoning, Cultural Responsibility, and Why Truth Still Matters For millions of people who grew up watching Sean “Diddy” Combs on Making the Band, dancing in glossy Bad Boy videos, or witnessing his reign as hip-hop’s ultimate showman, the most shocking part of The Reckoning isn’t the allegations—it’s seeing him stripped of the power and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Sean Combs / courtesy of Netflix Culture The Real Reckoning Isn't About Diddy— It's About Us How the backlash to 50 Cent’s Netflix doc exposes a culture still loyal to celebrity power over truth, accountability, and the safety of women. When 50 Cent announced he was producing a docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, most people treated it like another chapter in a long-running feud. For By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Untitled Culture Leslie M. Greene, The Heartbeat Behind The Characters We Connect To, Inside The Intuitive Artistry Of Lifetime's Newest Hit And The Woman Who Cast It With Purpose Some people in this industry move loudly. Others move intentionally. Leslie M. Greene moves with heart—and that is what makes her one of the most respected casting directors working today. As Lovers and Friends premieres on Lifetime, Greene closes out 2025 with a project that felt deeply personal and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
{"eId":"289293810175926","CameraPosition":2} Culture A Night of Grace, Legacy and Outstanding Wisdom. UBIG Honors Barbados With A Stellar Independence & Scholarship Gala There are some evenings that feel instantly memorable—nights where culture, community, and history converge with such intention that you can feel the pride in the room before a word is spoken. The United Barbadians in Georgia (UBIG) delivered exactly that spirit on Saturday, November 15th at their annual Barbados By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
WRAP Culture 2025: A Year That Tested Us, Taught U, and Told The Truth. Where Politics Shook Us, Culture Saves Us and Community Held Us Together Every December, I find myself standing in the quiet space between who we were in January and who we’ve grown into now. But this year… that space feels heavier. More tender. More honest. 2025 asked a lot of us. It stretched our faith, tested our patience, and reminded us By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Girlfriend enjoying the ride on her boyfriend's back Culture The Value of Us, Reclaiming The Power Of Relationships In A Culture Of Disconnection Somewhere between the algorithms, the echo chambers, and the performance of modern “softness,” relationships became unpopular. Not love itself—but the practice of it. The discipline. The commitment. The vulnerability of choosing someone. In a world where going viral is currency, togetherness has quietly been pushed to the margins. A By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
POST COVER Culture Gilded Intentions: Fiskani Season of Style The holidays have a rhythm all their own — lights that twinkle a little brighter, conversations that linger a little longer, and the gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and shine. For Fiskani Kaira, that rhythm is year-round. She doesn’t wait for December to sparkle — she is the sparkle. Draped in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
Howard Hewett on Cadillac Chronicles Culture Howard Hewett Surprises Fans with an Unforgettable Performance and Interview on Cadillac Chronicles Legendary vocalist Howard Hewett made a surprise appearance on Cadillac Chronicles, delivering a soulful performance and heartfelt interview that captivated viewers and reminded fans why he remains one of the most enduring voices in R&B and soul music. For more than 40 years, Howard Hewett has carried the By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
565240733_1361920221969278_2816970553600532646_n Culture BEING EDDIE: The Art, the Armor, and the Man Who Made Black Hollywood Global Netflix’s Being Eddie peels back four decades of superstardom to reveal the visionary who didn’t just survive Hollywood—he expanded it. For those of us who grew up racing to the theater for his movies, memorizing his lines, and watching him redefine what Black excellence looked like on By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
