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
HE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Season:17 Pictured: (l-r) Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Pinky Cole, Angela Oakley, Kelli Ferrell, K. Michelle, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Porsha Williams (Photo by: Gizelle Hernandez/James Bianchi/Bravo) Culture Despite Fresh Blood, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Is Telling the Same Old Story Let’s be honest: the glory days of The Real Housewives of Atlanta as we grew to know and love the show are over. Every franchise has its peaks and valleys, and for several seasons, the peach holders have been in a slump. It’s typical with any television series, By Brenda Alexander • 6 min read
Film Atlanta Fashion Week and BMW Transform The Devil Wears Prada 2 Premiere into a High-Fashion Affair Atlanta Fashion Week and BMW set the tone for The Devil Wears Prada 2 in a way only Atlanta can, bold, polished, and unapologetically chic. From the moment guests arrived, the message was clear: this wasn’t just a screening, it was a fashion moment. Attendees stepped into the experience By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Culture Black Rom-Coms Return to Theatrical Magic With You, Me & Tuscany Will Packer has proven himself to be a cultural architect who understands how his stories must be introduced to the communities that have long carried them in their hearts. That truth was felt the moment he addressed the Atlanta audience and shared a statistic that stopped the room cold: there By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
Courtesy Apple TV - Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington & Kate Mara Lifestyle Imperfectly, Still Worthy: Why Imperfect Women Feels Like a Necessary Reflection There is something both refreshing and quietly radical about a title like Imperfect Women, especially when it arrives during a month where we, as women, are draped in celebration, affirmation, and carefully curated praise. All throughout National Women’s History Month, we highlight the wins, the accolades, the polished narratives By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read
Courtesy of HBCU First LOOK Film Festival/ The Sibley Firm Film Legends of Film and Sports Gather to Celebrate 'Love & Basketball' and Launch 2026 HBCU Film Challenge A star-studded reunion took place during NBA All-Star Week at the Maybourne Beverly Hills, as director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actress Sanaa Lathan came together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the classic film, Love & Basketball. The event, hosted by the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Film Wonder Man Understands That Power Isn’t Claimed — It’s Lived Marvel’s Wonder Man doesn’t rush to impress you — and in a franchise addicted to escalation, that restraint feels intentional. Streaming on Disney+, the eight-episode series resists the MCU’s familiar impulse toward spectacle. There’s no immediate world-ending threat, no multiversal shorthand, no urgency to connect By Victor Flavius • 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
Film Lights, Purpose, and Powerful Storytelling: Vanish Makes a Statement at Its Atlanta Screening Atlanta showed up—and showed out—for the special screening of Vanish, the gripping Tubi Original film that has everyone talking. Held at the luxurious Silverspot Cinema, the Atlanta screening was more than just a movie night; it was a full-scale cinematic experience that blended glamour, community, and an By Datrick Davis • 5 min read
Curtis Jackson at the premier of Moses the Black | Photo credit Jenifer Johnson Film Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Is Too Busy Winning to Be Distracted Inside the Los Angeles Premiere of Moses the Black If social media were the scorecard, you’d think Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson spends his days trolling timelines, baiting rivals, and keeping Instagram in a permanent state of mild chaos. That version of 50—the meme-maker, the provocateur, the man By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Howard Hewett and NaTasha Ward Film R&B Icon Howard Hewett Graces Red Carpet of BET+ Original Movie Never Alone for Christmas: Memphis Screening Legendary R&B singer Howard Hewett made a special appearance at the red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated BET+ original movie, Never Alone for Christmas: Memphis, held in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The film cast by Natasha Ward features a heartwarming holiday story set in By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
POST COVER-2 Culture Unlocked: Family Secrets — “Heather James Miller: The Father’s Secret” Some secrets live in the shadows for generations — until someone dares to bring them to light. In this powerful new episode of Unlocked: Family Secrets, Heather James Miller reveals the emotional weight of discovering her father’s dark truth at a young age. What begins as a childhood revelation evolves By Dr. Christal Jordan • 1 min read
