Zimbabwean designer, producer and musician Xander Pratt will take part in the World Youth Festival Assembly 2025 in Nizhny Novgorod from the 17th to 21st of September at the invitation of African Initiative.

Let every moment you commit to your skin affirm the sacredness of caring for yourself.

She has turned the very obstacles meant to silence her into the fuel that makes her voice impossible to ignore.

There are people who walk into a room and shift the atmosphere before they even speak. Dr. Janet Jackson-Gordon is one of them. Known to many simply as “The Boss Chix,” she is the kind of woman who carries both power and warmth with equal measure. She is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, a force in the entertainment industry, and a mentor to countless women striving to become their best selves. But behind the shimmer of her accolades lies a story of faith, grit, and an unrelenting will to rise.

There is a certain electricity that follows Lillie Young into any room. It is not the kind that announces itself loudly, but the kind that commands attention with quiet certainty. She is a woman who has not only endured the worst chapters life can write but has rewritten them in her own hand. Today, she stands as an author, actress, entrepreneur, and publisher whose influence stretches far beyond the borders of Atlanta. Yet to understand her power, you must first understand her pain. ( www.iamlillieyoung.com)

Her journey reads like a blueprint for resilience. She is an author, a motivational speaker, a life coach, a humanitarian, an expert gardener, a farmer, and the founder of the transformative women’s empowerment organization Soulfood Sessions with Niya LLC. Each role is connected by a singular mission: to help people unlock the life they were meant to live.

Hosted by D’Bridge Inc. in Columbus, Georgia, The Bloom was more than an event — it was an atmosphere. Picture a space where style met soul, where every floral detail told a story, and where connections were as vibrant as the blooms themselves. Guests didn’t just attend; they became part of something alive, something unforgettable. Here’s the truth: some experiences can’t be fully captured in photos or words. The Bloom is one of them. Which is why when the next one arrives, you will want to be there — in the middle of it all, watching it unfold around you.

Some people are born into legacy. Others build it piece by piece, setback by comeback. Diana Jackson is the latter. The Far Rockaway native and founder of A Wise Choice Entertainment did not just create a business. She built a movement rooted in resilience, community, and an unwavering belief in what is possible when faith leads the way.

The industry knew his name long before the public did.

It is a radical act to choose yourself in a world that profits when you don’t.

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Before Hazel Clark ever set foot on an Olympic track, she was already outrunning limits most people never even dared to test. Today, she’s a three-time Olympian, a seven-time national champion, a global business executive, and a mother. But behind the glossy titles and podium memories is a woman who’s been sprinting toward purpose her entire life—and bringing people with her every step of the way.

Washington, D.C. – July 14, 2025 — As headlines buzz with news of Larry Ellison becoming the world’s second-richest person, a bigger story has emerged in Washington: President Donald J. Trump has welcomed Dr. Lael Alexander to the White House — a groundbreaking Black tech billionaire whose $500+ billion net worth positions him far ahead of Ellison, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg.

Welcome back to Beautiful Living, a space where we explore how to live fully, confidently, and with intention. In our last article, we introduced the eight pillars of Beautiful Living. Now, we begin our deep dive into each one, starting with the foundation: Mental Beauty.

This year’s Essence Festival wasn’t just about music, it was about moments. And many of those moments reminded us of the quiet power and deep beauty of friendship.

How Nika Samples Turned Silent Shame Into a Movement of Healing, Power, and Feminine Wisdom

At RDC Magazine, we pride ourselves on highlighting individuals whose lives are powered by purpose and legacy. Few embody that spirit more than John Wesley Hollins, Jr., a man whose unwavering commitment to community, youth empowerment, and business excellence makes him nothing short of a force in the city of Atlanta.

When John Wesley Hollins, Jr. walks into a room, he doesn’t just bring a presence; he brings decades of impact, stitched into every stride like the seams of a well-worn baseball glove.

In the race to report headlines, it's easy to overlook the quiet killers—like the heatwave currently gripping cities across the country. While many are distracted by pop culture debates and political drama, temperatures are quietly soaring into dangerous territory. And the consequences? Far more serious than most realize.

Before you read any further, know this: RDC Magazine’s CEO, Rocquel Caliste, made it clear this piece needed to be shared. Not for clicks or buzz, but because the information inside could protect lives.

When Tye Richardson left Queens, New York in 2005 for the slower, sunnier pace of Atlanta, she didn’t expect the city to completely change her life. But in its bold Southern energy, she found something that clicked. Ambition that looked like hers. Black excellence wasn’t an aspiration in Atlanta. It was a reality. And it gave her a mirror. It told her she could build something too.