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For Every Woman: A Seat at the Table | A Transformational Night in Atlanta

Welcome to For Every Woman: A Seat at the Table — a powerful and intimate evening held at the stunning Thompson Hotel in Atlanta, GA. This unforgettable dinner kicked off a two-day transformational experience designed to help women reset their mindset, methods, and money. In a room filled with laughter, authenticity,

By Datrick Davis • 2 min read

Inside BET+ Closure + Cocktails: A Star-Studded Night with the Cast of Divorced Sistas

We had the exclusive pleasure of attending BET+ Presents: Closure + Cocktails with the Cast of Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas—a chic, invite-only rooftop affair at The Retreat by The Gathering Spot in Atlanta. Guests enjoyed skyline views, signature cocktails, and a soulful set by DJ Princess Cut, all framed

By Victor Flavius • 1 min read

The Recap Room Video

Bygones | Official Screening Event Highlights | A Short Film by Angel McCoughtry

Play Bygones | Official Screening Event Highlights | A Short Film by Angel McCoughtry Step inside the premiere of Bygones — a compelling short film created and directed by professional basketball star Angel McCoughtry in her powerful directorial debut. Bygones follows the nuanced relationship between a young woman basketball player and an older

By Datrick Davis • 1 min read

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

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

Wellness

The Four Pillars of Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Rest

Maintaining great health doesn't need to be overwhelming or complicated. In fact, the basics of well-being come down to four essential habits—The Four Pillars of Wellness: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Rest. These pillars support your body, mind, and long-term health. When any pillar is out of balance,

By Victor Flavius • 4 min read

Everyday Community

Instacart Markups Exposed: Stop AI Price Hikes on Your Cart

Instacart’s AI Price Shuffle Could Cost Shoppers $1,200 a Year Grocery shopping has always had its surprises—sometimes you find a sale, sometimes you don’t. But for Instacart customers, those surprises are becoming far less random and a lot more expensive. Consumer Reports and the progressive think

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Wealth

Mind Your Business: Turning Your Side Hustle into Generational Wealth

Black entrepreneurship is having a major moment — and honestly, it’s been a long time coming. More people are turning their side hustles into real businesses, and those businesses are becoming stepping stones to something bigger: generational wealth. That’s why the idea behind Mind Your Business: Turning Your Side

By Chatney Diva • 3 min read

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