Photo by Ria Alfana / Unsplash Lifestyle Pushing past vanilla: The Pleasure Protocol Made Me Rethink Everything I Thought I Knew About BDSM I was watching Tonight’s Conversation, which has probably become my favorite relationship conversation show, when a woman walked up to the microphone and asked how she could get her partner to be open to doing more than vanilla sex. She danced around it for a minute before finally hinting By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
Lifestyle Disney Dreamers Academy Is Entering its 20th Year With a Bold New Vision. For nearly two decades, Disney Dreamers Academy, Walt Disney World Resort’s signature program, has brought 100 high school students from across the country to the resort and parks for an immersive four-day experience focused on career exploration, personal development, and discovering what’s possible. Now, as the program By Brenda Alexander • 2 min read
Lifestyle Kymone Hinds Is Asking Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Consider What They Already Know The next business opportunity may not require learning an entirely new skill. It may already be sitting inside the experience, knowledge and abilities you have developed over the years. That is the message entrepreneurship strategist Kymone Hinds wants aspiring entrepreneurs to consider as he prepares for You’ve Got Oil By Pamela Broussard • 4 min read
Danton Whitley Sr. and his wife, Felicia Whitley, share a beautiful musical moment at the piano, where love, faith, and partnership come together. Their connection is part of the inspiration behind Danton’s soulful gospel single, “New.” Lifestyle Acclaimed Singer Danton Whitley Sr. and Wife Felicia Share a Love Story Behind His New Gospel Single, “New” - A Heartfelt Story of Love, Faith, Purpose and the Transformative Power of God There is something special about a love that not only brings two people together, but also brings them closer to God. For acclaimed singer, recording artist, and songwriter Danton Whitley Sr. and his wife, Felicia Whitley, their relationship represents love, partnership, faith, and the beauty of discovering purpose together. Their By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read
Lifestyle Dreams, Ambitions, & White Priva-Latte: A Deep Dive into Janea West’s Grown: The Webseries “So often, Black women are expected to be perfect and polished…My series Grown allows Black women to be in their process, imperfect, messy, and all the while still worthy” – Janea West My sister and I grew up under the stern governance of Dr. Phil and Carl Winslow;our parents By Stone E. Mims • 3 min read
Lifestyle Creating Unforgettable Experiences: How Jayna Martin Is Building a Legacy Through Moments & Memories Party & Decor When people think about event planning, they often picture beautiful decorations and elegant venues. But behind every unforgettable celebration is a visionary who transforms ideas into experiences that leave lasting impressions. Since launching Moments & Memories Party & Decor in 2019, founder Jayna Martin has built a reputation for designing By King O’muni Lens • 5 min read
Lifestyle Global Economic Forum Elevates Black Women's Health Through Candid Conversation at Essence Festival of Culture 2026 and The Global Black Economic Forum The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) convened a powerful discussion on Black women's health during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 with the panel, "Sistas, Say It Louder: Reclaiming Power, Pleasure, and Protection in Black Women's Health." The panel featured GRAMMY-nominated singer and By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Lifestyle Why You Should Read The Heartbreak Years If a man is your only problem, that’s an easy fix –Minda Honey, Author of The Heartbreak Years I spent the last four years as a high school English teacher at a small arts school in the Midwest. It was a humbling experience, being responsible for the education of By Stone E. Mims • 2 min read
Models: Therin Johnson (dark blue) and Gabrielle Howard (light blue) Lifestyle The Beauty of Black Summer There was a time when summer meant trying to hide from the sun instead of embracing it. For many Black girls, every extra shade of brown earned after a day outside came with an unsolicited comment. Hair was expected to be straightened before vacation photos. Afros were considered statements instead By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Lifestyle From Skid Row to CEO: Pastor Troy Vaughn's Powerful Journey of Faith, Freedom, and Restoration There are stories that inspire, and then there are stories that redefine what is possible. Pastor Troy F. Vaughn's remarkable journey from the streets of Los Angeles' Skid Row to becoming a respected pastor, author, and nonprofit executive is one of those extraordinary testimonies. During my recent By Pamela Broussard • 3 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
Lifestyle A Soft Life Requires Soft Skills Why Charm & Etiquette Coach Carol Rey believes confidence, civility, and social intelligence are still the ultimate power moves Everybody seems to want the soft life these days. Social media is filled with conversations about femininity, luxury, marriage, homemaking, emotional peace, and living well. Young women are studying the aesthetics By Dr. Christal Jordan • 6 min read
