ARTIST PROFILE: Sonny Hill

Sonny Hill — known as “Sunshine” — is a Christian romance writer and poet whose vivid storytelling explores mental health, purpose, redemption, and second chances for women of color. Her novels and poetry blend faith, emotional intimacy, and cinematic imagery inspired by nature, music, and lived experience.

ARTIST PROFILE: Yovel Riches

By Milton Kirby | Truth Seekers Journal | Artist Profiles Series Yovel Riches (born Virginia Rodriguez) did not set out simply to succeed in sales. She set out to redeem…

ARTIST PROFILE: Lisa Maydwell

Filmmaker Lisa Maydwell’s journey from classroom teacher to award-winning producer reflects resilience, purpose, and a mission to empower local artists and authentic Black storytelling nationwide.

ARTIST PROFILE: 1 Way Street

Atlanta rapper 1 Way Street rises from Dalton roots with faith, grit, and authenticity—balancing fatherhood, music, and a growing brand as he builds his own lane.

ARTIST PROFILE: Ntumba

Ntumba blends spiritual insight, heartfelt storytelling, and empowering performance to inspire young women nationwide, guiding them toward inner strength, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of self-worth.

Images That Captured a Movement: Jim Alexander’s Historic Body of Work

Documentary photographer Jim Alexander spent seven decades framing Black life, from civil rights marches to jazz stages. Emory’s new Getty-funded project secures his archive forever.