Editor Picks
Editor’s Picks showcases the week’s most impactful stories—curated to inform, inspire, and honor Black legacy. Each feature reflects the voices, moments, and narratives shaping our culture and community.
These highlighted stories will feature a dynamic mix of entertainment, legacy, features, lifestyle, and trending news that resonates with our audience.
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Doja Cat, Kaytranada, Ravyn Lenae and More Are Driving an ’80s Revival That’s More Than Recession Pop
Milana Brown Shares Her Journey of Faith, Media and Self-Expression
Blink Like a Barb: How Jessica Cantler Turned a Pandemic Side Hustle Into a Thriving Beauty Brand
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Entertainment Breaks
Cardi B is stepping back into the spotlight with more than music on her mind. The Grammy-winning rapper confirmed she is pregnant with her fourth child during an exclusive interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, sharing the news as she prepares to release her highly anticipated sophomore album and hit the road for her first arena tour in nearly a decade.
The ’80s are back, but not as empty nostalgia. Right now, Black artists are resurrecting funk, disco, synth-pop and neo-soul, crafting them into emotionally rich music that resonates deeply in 2025.
When thousands gathered in Atlanta for Invest Fest 2025, the message was clear: wealth is no longer only for insiders on Wall Street.
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Around the Block
Around The Block Spotlight is a celebration of Black excellence in every corner of the community. This section spotlights media trailblazers, entrepreneurs, artists, actors, activists, volunteers, and more—amplifying the voices shaping culture and driving change. We honor the legacies of prominent Black leaders while shining a light on the rising stars building tomorrow’s legacy today.
By: Jaide Edwards, Entertainment Writer
For Milana Brown, a 24-year-old Georgian, media is about making an impression, not only about flashy lights and red carpets.
From high school TV segments and school talent competitions to red carpets and live-streamed interviews with prominent figures in the industry, Brown has gained popularity as "DH Barbie". She is making a name for herself in the media industry by taking risks and seizing opportunities rather than waiting for them to present themselves.
“I’ve always had a thing for being in the spotlight,” Brown said. “That’s just always been me. But I’ve also always had a love for people. So growing up, I was always in talent shows, modeling, dancing—always in some type of spotlight, always being recorded or on a stage.”
Brown's media career started in earnest at South Cobb High School when she and a friend, Aaliyah, were given their own program on Eagles TV, the school's YouTube channel, by her audio-video technology instructor, Aisha Davis. With its cheeky title, "And That's Just That on That," the show grew popular among peers.
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