Opportunities

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.

Features
Church Hurt: Surviving Spiritual and Emotional Trauma

Church hurt is real—but so is the hope of healing. In this powerful feature, Pastor Colette Toomer Cruz offers a compassionate guide to overcoming betrayal, rejection, and emotional pain within the church. If you’ve experienced spiritual wounds, this article leads you toward spiritual and emotional healing and shows that healing after trauma is possible through faith, truth, and God’s grace.

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.

Movie
Adolescence on Screen. Fatherhood in Focus

A deep dive into a powerful scene in the opening episode of Adolescence—a new UK limited series now streaming on Netflix—that doesn’t ask for your permission. It grabs you. A full SWAT team bursts through the door of a quiet home with rifles raised, all to arrest a 13-year-old boy.

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.

New Release
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CeCe Winans More Than This: 2025 Stellar Award Winning Gospel Album

CeCe Winans More Than This stands as a monumental achievement in contemporary gospel music, representing the legendary artist’s triumphant return with a live album that captures the raw power of authentic worship. Released April 26, 2024, through PureSprings Gospel, this 13-track masterpiece showcases why CeCe remains the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all […]