Faith, Film and Vision: The Many Worlds of Pastor Jeff Akers
After more than two decades of blending ministry, music, and media, the South Carolina filmmaker is bringing his message...
Culture. Legacy. Art.
Lasenta Lewis-Ellis: Building the Community That Built Her
How Lasenta Lewis-Ellis Turned Struggle, Skill and a Million-Dollar Business Into a Legacy of Opportunity
Legacy in Leather: The Artistry of L. Howard
Step off the edge of Columbia’s downtown and into a space where time slows, elegance breathes, and luxury takes...
From Queens to Columbia: Dr. Adrienne Whaley Brings Her Vision to South Carolina
A Profile of the Visionary Behind the Queens Underground International Film Festival’s Southern Debut There are film festivals —...
Clucky, Cookies, and Courage: The Wonderfully Witty World of Keiana Green-Page
When you first meet Keiana Green-Page, don’t expect a stiff, buttoned-up book talk. Expect laughter. Expect light. Expect a...
Benedict Alum Justin O. Cooper Brings an Unsung Afro-Latino Civil Rights Hero to the Screen
When Justin O. Cooper returned to South Carolina recently for a film festival screening just minutes from his alma...
Learning in the Open: Vivian Ayers Allen and the Freedom of the Field
By: Sharon L. Sanders Before “From Fields to Feeds” became a digital movement to restore agricultural wisdom and Black...
Netflix and BET’s Emmy-Nominated Producer’s Mentorship Shines in Bailey’s Upcoming Documentary
The Power of Mentorship When Michael Bailey first stepped behind the camera, he wasn’t just exploring a new medium—he...
Awakened & Worthy: How Angela Carr Patterson’s Network Helps Women Rewrite Their Stories and Reclaim Their Power
The Moment She Stopped Asking for Permission There was a time when Angela Carr Patterson seemed to have it...
The Art of Storytelling: How Oral Traditions Shape Cultural Identity
For centuries, long before the written word became the dominant mode of communication, oral storytelling served as the lifeblood...