Keep calm, shield on✊🏾

So…looks like the rapture didn’t happen after all… But if you scroll through social media or watch the news, you might swear it did. The days are getting shorter, the nights darker, and the world still feels chaotic, but that’s exactly why we need to keep our lights...

Put that shield up, Yall 🛡️

September is for self-care in all forms. On this beautiful Sunday, here’s a reminder that your peace and rest are powerful acts of protection too. We need you here. And we need everyone in this work. Yes, you included. Your gifts, your voice, your care, and your local...

Shield up this September🛡️

Sis, we know Labor Day came and went in a flash, and just like that, August is over. Now we step into September, closing out the summer and gearing up for what’s ahead. At 1M4, we’re calling this month Shield September—a time to strengthen our communities, protect our...

Good Grief?🤔🗯️

Many of us grew up watching Malcolm-Jamal Warner, iconically known as Theo Huxtable, but also so much more. He was the cool big brother, the thoughtful cousin, the friend who always came through. Through his work and presence, he helped shape how we saw Black boyhood,...