Dr. Venessa Walker, affectionately known as Dr. V, blends chiropractic expertise with visionary entrepreneurship. For over 17 years, her Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Miramar, Florida, has been a trusted sanctuary for those seeking holistic healing, from personal injuries and sports-related trauma to prenatal discomfort. Beyond clinical care, Dr. Walker mentors women in healthcare […]
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Saun Lightbourne, founder of Fashionable Insurance LLC and Fashionable Charity, blends business expertise with a mission-driven mindset. A licensed health insurance advisor operating in nearly 40 states, Lightbourne designs strategic coverage for 1099 workers, LLC owners, and professionals, including CPAs, consultants, and travel nurses. “I don’t sell plans; I build protection,” he often says—a philosophy
In a place where “Candy Ladies” sell pickled sausages and neon-red boiled eggs from glass jars, fruit-flavored frozen cups in Styrofoam, and Cherry Clans and Boston Baked Beans to wide-eyed children—survival is an art form. Conch fritters, barbecued ribs, and fried fish sandwiches fuel weary but determined adults trying to stretch one day into two
As Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) enters budget season, two influential appointees—Stephen Johnson and Chris Norwood —are helping guide the district’s allocation of its $7.4 billion budget. Appointed by School Board Members Dr. Steve Gallon III (District 1) and Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall (District 2), Johnson and Norwood are pushing for spending decisions that prioritize fiscal
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Lines That Linger Darius Lovehall: “I really dig you, Nina, and I hope we didn’t move too fast. … I’ma get myself an omelet. You want anything else?” Nina Mosley: “Don’t ask me that.” That seminal moment—equal parts playful and poignant—stirs hearts nearly three decades later. Spoken by Larenz Tate’s Darius to Nia Long’s Nina
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From the Court to the Culture This summer, NBA legend Chris Paul heads to Miami Beach for the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF)—not to play against the Miami Heat but to discuss his entrance into storytelling. The 12-time All-Star and former National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) president will appear in a highly anticipated “Pro
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“To be absent from the body…” —2 Corinthians 5:8 Grief Made Visible Beneath the surface of “T” (2019), Keisha Rae Witherspoon’s acclaimed 13-minute short film reveals a powerful artistic intention: to carve out space for unmuted Black grief—not pathologized, but honored. It doesn’t simply tell a story; it holds up a mirror to a community
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COVER STORY For R&B boy bands, New Edition remains the gold standard, influencing generations of artists and captivating audiences with their infectious energy and timeless music. Emerging from the Orchard Park Projects in Roxbury, Massachusetts, like roses growing through concrete, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Ronnie DeVoe embarked on a youthful
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A tour-de-force Kendra Bulluck-Major is a tour de force who identifies her most valuable role as a mother to her two sons. Driven by duty and a desire to nurture, she transforms her maternal instincts and professional know-how into a powerful force for good in the community, creating an ecosystem of empowerment. Bulluck-Major believes collective
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