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Recent high-profile domestic violence tragedies have brought increased attention to the issue.

Re-sharing this 2023 white paper and related video series in case it contributes to informed conversation, prevention dialogue, or responsible commentary.

Topics explored include:

• impact on children
• definitional clarity around domestic violence
• community context
• disinvestment and the role of fi****ms

Related video series:
Part One: DV impact on children and defining terms
Part Two: DV and the Black community
Part Three: Disinvestment and fi****ms role in DV outcomes

Awareness must extend beyond moments of tragedy.

Domestic Violence 2023 – Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a significant time to unite against domestic violence by raising awareness, empowering survivors, advocating for change, and providing support. The mon…

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Rebuilding the Village: Why Healthy Communities Precede Healthy Families

By Nia Jovan Andrews There are moments in life when reflection does not arrive as nostalgia, but as clarity. As I work through the next iteration of AsThyself, I find myself revisiting decisions I made years ago — decisions about relationships, motherhood and the environments I believed were necessary for both my children and me to thrive. I am almost 43 now, and I can say with confidence that I carry no regret about choosing to walk away from relationships that would have required me to raise my children in isolation....

Rebuilding the Village: Why Healthy Communities Precede Healthy Families By Nia Jovan Andrews There are moments in life when reflection does not arrive as nostalgia, but as clarity. As I work through the next iteration of AsThyself, I find myself revisiting decisions I …

🏁 We’re off to the races!

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Fundraising has officially begun for our 2026 You Matter: Youth Empowerment Day Annual Event, supporting youth ages 12–18 as they build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and find their voice through storytelling, reflection, and creative expression.

This annual experience creates space for young people to feel seen, supported, and empowered while learning tools that support emotional wellness and resilience.

Thank you for supporting programming that reminds youth:
Your Voice. Your Power. Your Story.

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recently published a long-form essay in One Purpose Magazine examining the structural gap between information and understanding in journalism and introducing the framework I use to address it: Issue, Policy, Analysis, and Resources.

Why Journalism Needs Structure: The Problem the IPAR Method Solves I recently published a long-form essay in One Purpose Magazine examining the structural gap between information and understanding in journalism and introducing the framework I use to address it: Is…

One Purpose Magazine is a regional intellectual journal dedicated to examining how Midwestern communities can rebuild civic life, economic strength, and democratic trust in a new era of American reconstruction.

The New Reconstruction: Why Civil Justice Must Come Before Global Leadership Not long ago, I found myself trying to understand how Jasmine Crockett entered the race for the U.S. Senate. Like many people who follow politics, I was tracing the practical details—redistricting …

🖤 Black History Month | Ode to the Block 🖤

For Black History Month, One Purpose Magazine is collecting stories for a special feature called “Ode to the Block.”

This issue honors the neighborhoods that raised us — the blocks that taught us values, shaped our dreams, and gave us a sense of belonging before the world tried to define us for ourselves.

If your block taught you something…
If it protected you…
If it showed you community, pride, resilience, or love —
we want to hear your story.

🏡 Share your story here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/Andrews_Nia/OnePurposeMag

This is an unpaid community feature created to uplift positive Black stories.

Each contributor will receive a complimentary print copy of the annual issue, and the magazine will be shared digitally for free in a public flipbook.

This Black History Month, let’s reclaim the block —
not as a stereotype, but as a symbol of culture, connection, and legacy.

To every reporter, editor, and independent journalist watching this unfold:
your work matters, your presence matters, and your protection matters.

We’re building for what comes after this moment — but we won’t be silent within it.

clearly I need to make some updates, but I would like to get back into this; although I know the food reviewing scene has picked up tremendously, food and comedy will always be my heart's work:

Restaurant We've Visited - Google My Maps Here are a few restaurant visits by Nia Jovan Andrews for One Purpose Magazine some have a review or eat-along

This year, I’ll be hosting my first poster session to introduce my writing framework—one I’ve been using in One Purpose Magazine for the past three to four years. I’m aiming to have the “Ode to the Block” issue completed by the time of the event.

If you’re interested in being featured, please see previous post for details on how that issue is being curated. For a walk-through of the venue, check the comments.

Stay tuned for the date.