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.
Burnout Isn’t Always Loud, Here’s What it Actually Looks like
Rising Costs, Fading Promises: Why Gen Z Is Rethinking the Value of College
A Legacy in Sound: Chance the Rapper’s “Star Line” Explores Growth, Culture and Community
Celebrating the Class of 2025 and the Next Chapter of Lealer Sim’s Legacy
Courteney Sykes on Graduation, Resilience and New Paths Ahead
Laila Hazel Embraces Faith, Resilience and New Lessons After Graduation
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Entertainment Breaks
Some of the most well-known people in the world have made education a primary priority, so it’s not just regular students hitting the books and wandering through college campuses when the back-to-school season begins.
Tyler Perry’s hit drama series Sistas returns for its highly anticipated ninth season, premiering Wednesday, July 16, exclusively on BET+. And if history tells us anything, fans are in for another rollercoaster of emotions, filled with laughs, tears and the undeniable bond of sisterhood.
In a city where music is woven into everything, from basement studios to symphony halls, legacy isn’t just remembered, it’s lived. That was the energy pulsing through Orchestra Hall on June 29, as Big Sean and Queen Naija took the stage with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind tribute to the late, great J Dilla.
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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
Dorissa White, a lifestyle reporter and motivational speaker, is shaking things up in the journalism industry with her genuine approach, focus on representation and community-driven storytelling. With over 200,000 followers on TikTok, she’s making the most of digital platforms to amplify her voice.
Her journey showcases a new wave in journalism, where personal stories and digital engagement hold just as much weight as the traditional reporting you’d find in a newsroom. Through her work at KMBC 9 News and her expanding social media presence, she's effectively merging the old with the new while keeping authenticity front and center.
Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, White struggled to find role models in journalism who resembled her.
“I wanted to make a difference and challenge the norms,” White said. “I wanted to be a voice in my community.”
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