Let's talk about beauty, hypocrisy, and the spillover we refuse to acknowledge Before we throw rocks at Dr. Karri Turner , let us begin where dignity always begins: she has a name . She is not an accessory. She is not a role reduced to a title. She is not merely “the pastor’s wife,” spoken about as though her humanity dissolves the moment she marries a public figure. She is Dr. Karri Turner —a whole, living, breathing woman with intellect, beauty, emotions, history, and feelings. Let’s put...

When the Police Stopped My Son: A Black Mother’s Truth About America’s Climate Last night, the police stopped my son. It was not just one police car. They called for backup before they pulled him over -before he knew he was being targeted. Let me be clear about what this is—and what it is not. This is not hatred for the police. It is distrust . And that distrust exists for the same reason police often say they feel “fear” when encountering Black men. The difference is this: their fear...

Huntsville, AL — On September 27th, community members gathered for an evening of storytelling, healing, and empowerment at the Hidden Princess Book and Movie Retreat. The event, centered around the powerful themes of domestic violence and gun violence in impoverished communities, served as both an artistic showcase and a vital community awareness initiative. Hosted by the Rising South Literacy School and directed by Cory Rogers, the retreat was not just a gathering—it was a movement....