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Student Loan Changes: Why Borrowers and Families Need to Pay Attention Now

by Javaughnae Malone June 30, 2026 784

At a time when the cost of education is already high and steadily rising, access to funding matters for students, families, and working adults across America. Major changes to student loans are coming; borrowers, students, parents, and families need to pay attention. Some changes are already in motion, while many major changes are expected to […]

How to Stay Informed and Engaged During Changing Times A Community Guide for Staying Aware, Connected, and Prepared

by Javaughnae Malone June 01, 2026 728

These days, I wake up bracing for new shifts in America. I ask myself how to prepare and support my community. After the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana vs. Callais, a noticeable shift has occurred in America. Conversations are changing, and tensions are rising as the landscape rapidly evolves. With policies shifting daily and […]

Bridging the Gap: The Reality of Housing Access in Today’s Communities

by Javaughnae Malone April 14, 2026 221

Housing isn’t just about where we live. It’s about access, stability, and opportunity, and in 2026, the numbers tell a story we can’t ignore. “An estimated 4 million acts of housing discrimination happen each year, yet fewer than 30,000 are reported.” More than 50 years after the Fair Housing Act, disparities in housing access persist […]

A Bridge, A People, A Responsibility

by Javaughnae Malone March 07, 2026 725

Editor’s Update (May 2026): Just weeks after marking the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the fight for voting rights has entered a new phase. Last week, in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court issued a decision that narrows the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making it more difficult to challenge voting maps […]

The Mountaintop and Beyond: Dr. King’s Legacy and the Unfinished Business of the Racial Wealth Gap

by Javaughnae Malone March 27, 2024 3,712

At Vivian’s Door, we celebrate Dr. King’s dream daily with authenticity, humility, intention, and much thought. Imagine if Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were still alive today. Undoubtedly, he’d be at the forefront of the battle to bridge America’s alarming racial wealth gap. The dream he so passionately spoke about on that fateful night in […]