For the ancients, understanding was an end in itself. For the moderns, it became a means to change the world.

"At the end of the day there’s not many people in hospitality that can pick up the phone and call Rhianna or Jay Z," an insider said of Richie Akiva, arrested last week.

Robin “Shyne” Edwards is building more than a brand; she’s cultivating a community rooted in access, visibility, and empowerment. As the founder of Noir, Edwards is reshaping how technology, ...