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In fall 1966 the American photographer and writer Gordon Parks (1912–2006) was contracted by Life magazine to profile 25-year-old Stokely Carmichael, one of the most maligned and misunderstood men in America.  On October 16, 2022 the exhibition Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power opened at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), presenting the five images from Parks’ 1967 Life article, along with nearly 50 additional photographs and contact sheets that have never before been publis

By @secundajoseph Secunda Joseph firmly promotes organic, community-based approaches to solidarity work and activism, and shirks at those who ignore the capacities of those for whom they advocate. Although her activist-organizer work broadly focuses on humanitarian rights and concerns, she utilizes Black abolitionist principles and concepts to create, build, and work beside vulnerable communities toward more liberating life options for future generations born to inequity. Smart Media and Organ

Remain open to the possibilities, regardless of the circumstances. There are always obstacles, but there are also endless opportunities to transcend.

Life should feel meaningful and rewarding. But how does a person manifest this vision and ensure that it’s sustainable through the various seasons of one’s life? How do you maintain inspiration in a time when the Nation that you call home is in such flux? We hope that the curated collection of editorials in this special issue can serve as a guide for conversation and a step towards clarity, healing, and happiness, both individually and collectively. Global Citizens Increasingly, our purpose