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,...

Greatness is within us🖤

Long before mainstream institutions cared about our survival, we cared for each other. We built schools, businesses, banks, newspapers, and safety nets funded by the people, for the people. Black Wall Street was one of many reminders that when we invest in ourselves,...

Black August is here 🖤

Black August is a sacred time to honor the visionary leaders born in August, mourn those we lost, and recommit to the work of protecting our communities. First observed by Black freedom fighters in the 1970s, Black August was created to honor political prisoners,...