Most people fear the unknown. However, a group of students, faculty, staff, and community members stepped outside their comfort zones to explore the transformative power of meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection during the SKY Campus Happiness Premium Retreat at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Among the participants were two married couples, along with students, faculty, and staff seeking greater peace, balance, and personal growth. One husband shared that he

Dr. Cynthia McQueen's new book is now available on Amazon. Get your copy today and be prepared to be touched and inspired. Pain may be part of our story, but it does not have to be the final chapter. In her powerful new book, Victim to Victorious: The Purpose of Pain, Dr. Cynthia McQueen shares a deeply personal journey of survival, faith, resilience, and transformation. From childhood trauma to betrayal and devastating false allegations, Dr. McQueen reveals how she refused

There is something powerful about watching a husband and wife not only love each other, but work together, laugh together, serve together, and combine their gifts. That spirit of love and unity filled the room when Acute Inflections brought their unique musical experience to Raleigh. Acute Inflections is New York City's Jazzy R&B duo Elasea Douglas and Sadiki Pierre. From the moment they began, the husband-and-wife duo made the audience feel like part of the show. They opene

Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens, stands with Invest Fest Co-Founder Troy Bilings and Rashad Bilal Earn Your Leisure did it again. For five years now, Invest Fest has grown from a conference into a movement — and this year proved that the momentum is only building. As an independent media outlet, we intentionally seek out the stories that uplift our community, the ones the mainstream often overlooks. Invest Fest 2026 gave us no shortage of them. It was a wonderful display of Un

The Lit for the Culture Summer Renaissance Experience was truly a celebration of Black women, creativity, entrepreneurship, literature, and sisterhood. The event featured a variety of local Black female authors, entrepreneurs, and artists coming together for a wonderful cultural exchange. Hosted by Dr. Katrina Burruss of the Raleigh-Durham Chapter of the BlackGirl Social Club, this intentional sisterhood networking experience was sponsored by M&F Bank and Shero Publishing. N

(Virtue Today Magazine had the privilege of getting an exclusive interview with martial artist, Jair Muhammad, who makes his film debut in the movie Paper Made. The movie is about a college pledging a secret fraternity of Black martial artists after a hazing incident threatens his academic standing.) Virtue Today Magazine (VTM): As Salaam Alaikum. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where you're from, what style you have studied. Jair Muhammad(JM): Wa Alaikum Salaam. My nam

Assistant Supreme Captain Mustapha Farrakhan addresses the attendees of the National Training Conference. Student Regional Captains stand in support. Photo: Terence Muhammad One of the greatest gifts we can receive is not simply knowledge, but the training to put that knowledge into practice. That spirit was felt throughout the recent National Training Conference, where believers from across the country gathered to study, train, reflect, and strengthen their commitment to f

Greg Commander, founder of Commander Peace Academy, shares words of gratitude to his team and the audience for supporting the community event. Sometimes, the greatest breakthrough in our lives doesn't come from learning something new—it comes from knowing WHO we are and remembering who we already are. Many of us remember the powerful scene in Black Panther when the hero appeared to be on the verge of defeat until his mother called out, "Remember who you are!" In that moment