Category: Features

Engaged
ENGAGED: From Underserved to Unstoppable

For Julia “CEO” Shannon, legacy isn’t a tagline — it’s lives transformed. The Global BuildUp Initiative (GBUI) is more than a program; it’s a proven model empowering underserved entrepreneurs and changemakers to bridge the gap between dreams and sustainable success. Now entering its second cohort, GBUI equips single moms, formerly incarcerated leaders, teen creatives, and more with tools, strategy, and genuine community. Rooted in shared equity and strategic partnerships, it’s where ecosystem meets execution — creating infrastructure, not just inspiration.

Achieve
How Faith and Mental Health Shape a Strong Marriage

In this powerful feature, Sophia Holloway explores how mental health and spiritual alignment are essential to sustaining a healthy, faith-filled relationship. Drawing from research, Scripture, and practical strategies, she unpacks how couples can guard their minds, communicate with grace, and set boundaries that honor both God and each other. Don’t miss this eye-opening look at the inner work that makes covenant love truly thrive—available now in this month’s edition.

Authors
The Success Equation: When Faith Meets Strategy

Angela Clemmons emphasizes that success is not arbitrary but revealed through God’s Word. Her framework, The Success Equation, teaches believers to apply scripture practically in their lives, aligning faith with strategy. By embodying biblical principles, individuals can transform their realities, fostering sustained success rather than mere declarations, urging a renewed relationship with scripture.

Faith & Fashion
Devin Booker’s Special Sneaker Drop

Devin Booker’s latest collab with Chevrolet and Nike is more than fashion—it’s fuel-injected storytelling. Inspired by his personal fleet of ‘72 Chevy Blazers, this drop merges classic car culture with court-ready design.

Engaged
Juneteenth 2025: Despite It All, We Rise

“You tried to erase us. And still, we rise.” In a searing reflection on freedom, erasure, and resilience, David E. Jones confronts the rollback of civil rights protections in 2025—and reclaims the spirit of Juneteenth. From Compton to Galveston, this piece traces the struggle for visibility and justice in America’s ongoing story.
Read the full article. Celebrate loudly. Resist boldly.

Spotlight
ELEV8 New Music Spotlight: “One Hallelujah”– Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr

In a time when unity feels more vital than ever, five of gospel music’s most influential voices came together to release a single that transcends genre and generation. “One Hallelujah”—featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds, and Jekalyn Carr—was released on May 17, 2024, under TRIBL Records. This collaboration isn’t just a […]

Features
Da’ T.R.U.T.H. Rebrands As Emanuel and Releases New Album

Known to the Christian Hip-Hop community as Da’ T.R.U.T.H., Emanuel Lee Lambert Jr. is ringing in 2023 with a new name and self-titled album, Emanuel, that proves hip-hop is not just for the youth. Emanuel, a sonic journey through Emanuel’s entire career, including years spent as a classroom-trained percussionist, is released in partnership with Mixed Bag Entertainment. Emanuel is available […]

Features
Inside Scoop: Queen Sugar

ABOUT THE SHOWThe contemporary drama Queen Sugar, set in the fictional town of Saint Josephine, Louisiana, chronicles the lives and loves of the estranged Bordelon siblings: Nova (Rutina Wesley, True Blood), a worldly-wise journalist and activist; Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Unforgettable), the savvy wife and manager of a professional basketball star; and Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe, […]

Features
Shooting Stars: LeBron James’ biopic offers viewers a trip down memory lane

At the heart of life lie the relationships we have with other people. “Shooting Stars” offers a nostalgic view of the good, the bad, the ugly and the triumph! It’s a nostalgic look over the resolve of determination and tenacity. A must-see for this generation— literally a perfect display of the adage:” I Am My Brother’s Keeper!” […]