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06/03/2026

Steve Harvey opened up about the powerful influence his father had on his life during his keynote at the 2026 Social Innovation Summit and shared how that inspiration led him to create The Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men. Harvey spoke about the importance of mentorship, manhood, leadership, and making sure young boys have guidance and support as they grow.

📸: Carvd N Stone

Steve Harvey took the stage as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Social Innovation Summit.

06/01/2026

During the inaugural Black Music Week, hosted by bamX, Jermaine Dupri took time to honor Atlanta music pioneers such as The S.O.S. Band, one of the city’s foundational groups, formed in 1977 before Atlanta became known as a hip-hop capital. He also encouraged today’s generation of artists and creators to collaborate and continue building on the city’s legendary music legacy. Jermaine Dupri was joined by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens at The Retreat by The Gathering Spot for a Black Music Week speaking engagement.

📸: Zorae Tomlin

Jeremina Dupri shouts out Atlanta music legends who came before him during Black Music Week

06/01/2026

Panelist Highlight!

Next up on Carvd N Stone Presents Successful Black Women in News panelist lineup is Tierra Smith

Tierra Smith is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and storyteller passionate about uplifting the voices of women and marginalized communities. She is the Social Media Editor at Black Enterprise, where she leads content strategy, creates native content, and manages storytelling across platforms, reaching over 1.4 million followers. She is also the founder of Wins For Black Girls, a platform amplifying positive stories about Black women.

We’re excited to highlight her as part of this powerful lineup of women shaping the future of media.

Join us for the Carvd N Stone Successful Black Women in News Panel on August 13, 2026, in Atlanta at The Atlanta Voice. This is a FREE event bringing together media professionals, journalists, and brands for an evening of conversation, insight, and connection.

🦋 FREE TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/CNSblackwomenpanel 🦋

05/29/2026

For the final article in the 2026 Carvd N Stone Mental Health Awareness Series, we spoke with Dr. Lia Knox about her 30 years in mental wellness, the power of group therapy, and why therapists need support too. Dr. Knox opened up about the importance of prioritizing her own healing journey by having a therapist herself. She believes seeking therapy and emotional support should be normalized for everyone, including mental health professionals.

📸: Steve White Films

Dr. Lia Knox gets candid about her 30 years in mental wellness.

05/26/2026

From negotiating entertainment deals to helping creatives protect their brands, entertainment attorney Stephanie K. Hay of The Hay Law Group is building her own lane in the industry while representing clients like actress Gail Bean from the hit TV show Snowfall. Read more below.

📸: The Hay Law Group

The Entertainment Attorney helps actors, creatives, and entrepreneurs negotiate the best deals, plus more.

05/25/2026

Panelist Highlight!

Kicking off Carvd N Stone Presents Successful Black Women in News Panel is Samantha Dorisca.

Samantha Dorisca is a Black Tech Saturdays Future 100 Awardee and one of the 2026 25 Dope Thinkers® To Watch. She is a journalist at Afrotech, a leading digital platform empowering Black innovators, entrepreneurs, STEM professionals, and visionaries. Samantha has written over 3,150 articles and is recognized as one of the platform’s highest-performing journalists, covering technology, entrepreneurship, education, and the ideas shaping the future.

We’re excited to highlight her as part of this powerful lineup of women shaping the future of media.

Join us for the Carvd N Stone Successful Black Women in News Panel on August 13, 2026, in Atlanta at The Atlanta Voice. This is a FREE event bringing together media professionals, journalists, and brands for an evening of conversation, insight, and connection.

🦋 FREE TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/CNSblackwomenpanel

05/21/2026

Burnout is more than just being tired, and licensed therapist Sabrina Hyland, of New Journey Counseling, is encouraging high-achieving Black women to slow down, prioritize their mental wellness, and give themselves grace. Hyland shares grounding techniques and practical advice to help people become more present during overwhelming moments and better manage stress and burnout.

This article is part of the 2026 Carvd N Stone Mental Health Awareness Month Series. Throughout the series, we are highlighting Black women in the mental health field, including therapists, advocates, and wellness leaders, as they share insights, personal experiences, and practical tips to help people better prioritize and navigate their mental health.

📸: Sabrina Hyland

Licensed therapist Sabrina Hyland offers tips to help high-achieving Black women ground themselves.

05/18/2026

Licensed cosmetologist and certified trichologist Shanelle Harris-Burke is helping people better understand the connection between their health, lab results, and natural hair through her new e-book, “The Healthy Hair Lab Guide: The Blood Work Every Woman Should Check Before Blaming Her Hair”. From vitamin deficiencies to overall wellness, her work encourages women to look beyond products and focus on long-term healthy hair habits.

📸: Shanelle Harris-Burke

Tips on how your lab results can lead to healthy natural hair.

05/13/2026

Introducing the 2026 Carvd N Stone Mental Health Awareness Month Series. Throughout May, we’ll be highlighting Black women in the mental health field, including therapists, advocates, and wellness leaders, as they share personal experiences, wellness practices, and tips for better prioritizing mental health.

We’re starting the series with Marina Murphy, a mental health advocate trained in trauma-informed care, who opens up about how losing her mother to su***de shaped her perspective on healing and emotional wellness. Murphy shares how reaching within helps her stay grounded through reflection, self-awareness, and intentionally creating space to slow down, process emotions, and protect her peace, rather than constantly pushing through life’s pressures.

📸: Marina Murphy

Mental health advocate Marina Murphy shares how tips how she stays centered.

05/11/2026

From comedy skits to feature films, SVS Productions, owned by Miles Triplett, is continuing its push to become a recognized comedy production company through social media, streaming platforms like Tubi, and independent filmmaking.

What started with parody content in 2010 has evolved into producing larger film projects while building a growing audience online. Through consistency and creativity, the company is focused on expanding its name in comedy and entertainment.

📸: SVS Productions

Started with Skits It was 2010 when filmmaker Miles Triplett started producing videos, starting with a parody of the song Pretty Boy Swag by Soulja Boy called SWEATER VEST SWAG. Along with skits, he then began producing music videos. These things all led to the creation of SVS Productions, a play of...