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Dr. Mathew Knowles on the Destiny's Child Reimagined Tribute Tour

Candlelight: Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute Honors Legacy, Sisterhood, and Timeless Music — The iconic sound, style, and sisterhood of one of the greatest girl groups of all time will take center stage with the Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute, an unforgettable string experience celebrating the music, influence, and cultural impact of Destiny’s Child. The Candlelight: Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute is more than a performance—it is a powerful homage to the group’s groundbreaking legacy, highlighting themes of empowerment, resilience, faith, and unity that defined a generation. Through inspired string quintet performances, storytelling, and creative reinterpretations of classic hits, the tribute honors the artistry that shaped pop and R&B music worldwide with the back drop of thousands of candles surrounding the stage. The Candlelight Experiences transforms breathtaking venues into immersive, candlelit concert settings that celebrate the power of live music and artistry. Audiences can expect electrifying renditions of beloved songs, dynamic choreography, and heartfelt moments that reflect the group’s journey—from humble beginnings to global superstardom. The tribute also celebrates the enduring message of self-worth and purpose that continues to resonate with fans across generations. “This tribute is about honoring excellence, legacy, and the power of believing in your destiny,” organizers shared. “Destiny’s Child changed the narrative for women in music, and this experience reimagines that impact for today’s audience while respecting the foundation that made it legendary.” The Destiny’s Child Reimagined Tribute invites longtime fans and new audiences alike to relive the magic, celebrate the music, and be inspired by a story that continues to empower millions around the world. Purchase tickets while they last: https://destinyschildreimaginedtour.com [https://destinyschildreimaginedtour.com/#experience]

Meet Celebrity Dermatologist Dr. Melanie Maclin

Dr. Melanye Maclin-Carroll, M.D. aka “Dr Mac” is a nationally recognized research and development dermatologist since 1999. She has been dedicated to educating cross-racial societies about how critical the proper care, maintenance, and knowledge of hair and skin affects overall wellness throughout every stage of life. Dr Mac has been featured as a hair and skin expert across multi-media platforms, including: The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Sirius XM, Radio One, WHUR, FOX DC News, the film “Good Hair” (produced by Chris Rock), 50 Cent, Rock Newman TV, Sister 2 Sister magazine and former Medical Director for Hype Hair Magazine™ for 20 years. She to continues various media and contributing to beauty-related publications. Dr. Mac is the President & CEO of her research and development company, ‘Innovative Hair Technology, Inc. As the U.S. dermatologist pioneer of hair and skin supplements, she developed “BellaNutri” for women and “BeauNutri” for men which have provided consistent and immediate results for adults worldwide for over 20 years. Dr. Mac lends her hair and skin expertise to celebrities, doctors, and cosmetic companies in development stages of new products. She served as a primary dermatologist in the U.S. launch and brand growth of Viviscal™ hair in 1999 and L’Oreal Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition© brands in 2009. Dr Mac has expanded her talents into the television world as an Executive Producer and real estate development industry.

Power Moves with the CEO of the NJ African American Chamber of Commerce

John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, is a prominent figure in New Jersey's business and civic landscape. He is the Founder, President, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ), an organization he established in 2007 to advocate for and support Black-owned businesses and African American communities across the state. Under his leadership, the AACCNJ has become the only accredited African American chamber in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation and the sole accredited chamber in New Jersey, placing it among the top 3% of chambers nationwide. Before founding the AACCNJ, Harmon served as President and CEO of the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce (MTAACC), where he significantly expanded membership and forged strategic alliances with both public and private sector entities.

Fireside chat with Preachers of LA Pastor Deitrick Haddon

Deitrick Vaughn Haddon (born May 17, 1973) is an American gospel [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_music] singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, record producer, and pastor [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastor]. He is best known for performing progressive gospel and contemporary [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_music] styles of music. He was one of the cast members in Oxygen [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen_(TV_channel)]'s reality television show Preachers of L.A [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preachers_of_L.A.]

Bishop Whitaker interview with Dr. Johne' Battle

Black Money Matters Bishop Kevin Whitaker up close with Dr. Johne' Battle Dr. Johné Battle was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who publication board for 2023-2024, and he has recently received the honor of being recognized as the number one Chief Diversity Officer in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 10 Chief Diversity Officers for 2024, he has also been recognized by the LA Times as a Top 50 DEIA Leader, and by the National Diversity & Leadership Council has one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. He recently received the prestigious honor of Inclusive Innovation for Leaders who mean Business award.  His work has been featured in Fortune Magazine, he has the graced covers of INCLUSION magazine and Diversity Professional magazine and was recognized at the CAA 2023 Inclusion Innovation Summit for the Inclusion Innovation Stars Who Mean Business award. He is renown as a global Business Executive and thought leader who brings the powerful combination of skillful talent development and human capital expertise. His deep understanding of human relations, personal branding, diversity and inclusion, and organizational performance has led to a successful history of business transformation and human capital counseling.   He currently is the founding partner and CEO of The Inclusion Genius, LLC, and the former Senior Vice-President and Chief Diversity Officer for Dollar General Corporation, a $38+ billion-plus retailer with more than 20,000 convenient, easy-to-shop stores in 48 states making Dollar General the largest brick and mortar retailer in the United States. Dr. Battle owns the strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion for over 170,000 associates; working across the organization using belonging indexes, talent-flow analysis, inclusive leader assessments and other data to make data-based decisions. Prior to joining Dollar General, Dr. Battle was a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry where he led clients through large-scale cultural transformation and assisted with holistic DEI leadership development, employee engagement and employee branding efforts that enabled clients to attract, develop and retain their talent while meeting their business goals.