One Purpose Magazine

07/31/2026

A group of neighbors is working to provide lunches for victims of the Lansing tornado, and volunteers are needed to distribute the food.

07/26/2026

Discover how a recent study led by Dr. Tiffany Reed reveals alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes in Illinois, focusing on hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy. Learn about key findings, current policies, and additional strategies, includ

A recent study led by Tiffany Reed, PhD, RN, published in the American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. It reveals notable insights into the impact of neighborhood-level factors on hypertension d…

07/14/2026

Every block has a heartbeat—and today, we're sharing our very first one. ❤️

Ode to the Block is a storytelling series from One Purpose Journal honoring the neighborhoods that raised us, shaped us, challenged us, and continue to live within us.

Our inaugural story takes us to 113th & Wentworth in Roseland, where LaMonica Mason-Pitts reflects on the people, traditions, and lessons that made her block unforgettable.

We'd love to tell your story next.

Share the block that raised you:
https://form.jotform.com/Andrews_Nia/OnePurposeMag

Because every block has a story worth remembering.

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07/04/2026

For millions, Independence Day has always carried more than one meaning.

On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass challenged America to confront the gap between its founding ideals and the reality of slavery. More than 170 years later, his words continue to invite reflection on freedom, citizenship, and the work that remains.

Today, we remember the power of speaking truth to history.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

For the past few years, many of you have followed my digital show as we've explored ideas around journalism, public health, and community.

Today, I'm opening a new chapter.

Welcome to One Purpose Journal: Unwritten Bylines.

This space is built around conversations that deserve more room than a headline. I'll be sitting down with researchers, journalists, practitioners, and changemakers to explore the work behind the work—how ideas become action and how research can better serve communities.

You'll also see short reflections from me, TED-style talks, and conversations with people whose work is shaping the future in ways we don't always hear about.

And this isn't just my platform. My hope is to create space for others to share their ideas, research, and lived experiences as well.

Thanks for being here. I'm excited to see where this journey leads.