23 Apr, 2026
5 mins read

God’s Creation

Create in Me a Clean Heart “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 Who was asking this question? It was David. David was truly God’s creation, yet David had sinned against God. That sin did not change the fact that he was still God’s […]

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Mentally, a Safe Space

2026 has entered with a bang, with the foot heavy on the gas. The one thing that people should be mindful of this year is protecting their mental health. “The new phrase is protecting your peace, but while protecting your peace, also protect your mental health. Get a therapist, someone who can be a safe […]

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Pivot for Greatness

Twenty-seven years ago, Lorice Parker made a decision that would alter the trajectory of not only her life but the lives of countless others. Fresh out of undergraduate school with a degree in English and a minor in psychology, she had dreams of becoming a writer. Yet somehow, almost inexplicably, she found herself applying to […]

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The Business of Healing: How Heather Brown Turned Purpose into a Thriving Brand

Heather Brown is the founder and owner of Body by Design, a trusted holistic wellness spa with a 17-year legacy in Ross Township and a newly opened location in McCandless, Pennsylvania. A proud Black woman entrepreneur and dedicated wellness advocate, Heather has built more than a business—she has cultivated a healing sanctuary centered on pain […]

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Un-apologetically Black: Certified Boogeyman, AKA @Blackiiingout’s Revolution and Resistance For The Culture

“Turning my back is not EVER on the table. I reflect on what would’ve happened if our ancestors, our elders, just gave up, and that thought alone sparks a blaze in my soul. I’m locked in, committed to pushing this cause forward until it’s done or I’m gone. Even when I’m six feet under, my struggle, my spirit, will keep burning bright in those who carry the torch.”

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Angelus’ Crown: L.A.’s Rebel Prince Unleashed

From gang life, police run-ins, to losing friends to the violence of the streets… That loss, that helplessness, it’s in the DNA of “FREE.” The streets taught me about loyalty, betrayal, and the thin line between making it out and getting trapped. It’s cinematic because life out here is! Every block’s a scene, every choice a plot twist.

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Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba: A Trailblazer in Aerospace Entrepreneurship

Due to their growing involvement in aerospace entrepreneurship, women are spearheading innovation within the industry. Multi-award-winning aerospace entrepreneur Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, who is renowned for trailblazing initiatives, is a prime illustration of this. Being the first Kenyan to be selected as an astronaut candidate for Titans Space Industries Inc. is one of Wanjiku’s distinguished accomplishments. […]

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A Guardian Angel in Real Life: Why Simone Gordon Is Someone You Should Know

Simone Gordon, widely known as The Black Fairy Godmother, is a nationally recognized community leader, activist, and philanthropist who has dedicated her life to advocating for marginalized women and families in crisis. Her work centers on emergency relief, domestic violence advocacy, and long-term empowerment for women of color and underserved communities. Featured in People Magazine […]

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Cecily Wilborn is Ready to Take Southern Soul Higher with “I Need The Blues”

Southern Soul artist Cecily Wilborn talks about her new single “I Need The Blues,” signing with Blackground Records 2.0, her music education, and the power of her Southern roots.

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Culture Vulture Wars: Exploitation, Influence, and the Business of Black Trauma

Adin Ross, DJ Vlad, and Adam22 operate in a world where drama equals dollars, but their actions hurt the Black community. Ross’s Doechii rant shows how he targets Black talent for attention, while Vlad and Adam22 turn trauma into content. *Hip Hop Vibe* called Ross’s attack “loaded with racial undertones that fuel online tensions,” a charge that fits all three.