Christal Jordan leaves Rolling
Out after working ten years as Contributing Editor & Director
of Creative Partnerships.
LOS
ANGELES, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Christal Jordan Jennings announced that she has
accepted the role of Editor-in-Chief of the Los Angeles-based culture and hospitality
magazine, Lenox & Parker. Jennings recently resigned after 10
years as a contributing writer/host and Director for rolling out
magazine. "This was a bittersweet decision," Jordan admits. "I have
thoroughly enjoyed my time with rolling out and have much respect
for publisher Munson Steed. I
believe it is so important that we as a community own and share our
stories from a firsthand perspective. Lenox & Parker is also a
Black-owned publication and offers an opportunity for me to
celebrate our cultural legacies in a much different way. I feel
blessed to have been a part of rolling out's voice over the last
decade and I'm beyond excited to help create and shape the voice of
Lenox & Parker."
"Our headlines and features don't mimic
what is seen on gossip blogs. Lenox & Parker is an ode to a
time when Black culture was more a salacious piece of celebrity
gossip. We believe our readers want and deserve to see unapologetic
Black excellence," says Lenox & Parker publisher, Victor Flavius.
Jennings lists several highs during her time with rolling out,
including last year's viral moment with Jada Pinkett Smith and the opportunity to
highlight Ava Duvernay s 'Origin'.
"I've had numerous career highlights with rolling out, including
the interview last year with Jada
Pinkett-Smith that went viral, and several others. My most
memorable would probably be my interviews with the legendary
Cicely Tyson, and living legends
Jenifer Lewis and Phylicia Rashad. I have no regrets, only
excitement surrounding my next chapter," Jennings shares. "One of
the things I was most proud of was cover stories that felt like an
ode to the ones I grew up savoring as a young girl eagerly opening
a copy of Essence in my mailbox. Lenox & Parker gives me the
opportunity to create beautiful cover stories that feel like the
ones that motivated me to become a writer."
Lenox & Parker's missin includes the five tenents, food
& tavel, humanity, culture, lifestyle & music. Publisher
Victor Flavius says he created the
platform to ensure Black history continues to be celebrated in real
time. He says adding Jordan was a move in the right direction for
the platform. "We are happy to welcome our newest Editor-in-Chief,
Christal Jordan Jennings. With her
impressive background as an author and publicist, Christal brings a
wealth of experience and creativity to our team. We are excited to
see her vision and leadership shape the future of our magazine,
inspiring our readers and setting new standards of excellence in
every edition. Here's to an exciting new chapter under her
exceptional leadership," Flavius says.
Jordan's experience and commitment to integrity are reasons he
was convinced she was the right candidate for the magazine. "We're
not chasing pop culture, we're celebrating Black culture in its
entirety," he explains. "Our headlines and features don't mimic
what is seen on gossip blogs. Lenox & Parker is an ode to a
time when Black culture was more a salacious piece of celebrity
gossip. We believe our readers want and deserve to see unapologetic
Black excellence."
Flavius says Jennings is a needed addition to the magazine's
future success. "Christal has a love for Black literature and our
community as a whole. She has freelanced for us over the last few
years and with us moving into a more competitive space, we are
happy to have her bring her expertise and passion Lenox &
Parker. We believe her authenticity and passion for highlighting
Black culture is the voice we need for Editor-in-Chief," Flavius
says.
Jennings officially steps into her new role on Monday, July 22nd. "I've been able to work with
some great publicist, agencies, specifically entertainment
multicultural departments over the last ten years. I look forward
to continuing to work with the people I've built these
relationships with to continue sharing our stories. I believe this
role will allow me to share, celebrate, educate and inform at a
higher level. The goal is to carve out a place in today's Black
media space that resonates with a Black Renaissance, titled, Lenox
& Parker," Jordan shares.
For pitches or editorial consideration contact:
Christal@lenoxandparker.com.
Media Contact
Curtis Menifield, Enchanted
Branding & Public Relations, 1 6784990297,
associate@enchantedpr.net, www.enchantedpr.net
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