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IMPACT-Magazine page is about being the change we want to see in the world! It is more than us talking about it...we highlight people who are being about it! We are bringing about a social change through the power of words and pictures. In 2012, after celebrating five years in publication, IMPACT released its sister publication, "Flawless IMPACT"! Flawless aims to depict the understanding that bea

uty is in the eye of the beholder! If you are comfortable with the skin you are in, you will exude a magnificent power to the world! Flawless highlights the movers and shakers in the beauty and display undiscovered beauties in our "Flawless Fresh Face" monthly issues.

26/06/2025

My… my… my…

Outside of speaking about my mother and those I’ve lost in my family, this is truly one of the hardest reflections I’ve ever had to write.

I first met in 2011, when she was in her full NWPR bag, repping major clients like Carol’s Daughter and personalities like Derek J. That same year, I had just launched IMPACT Magazine in Atlanta. Nikki reached out to get her client into our launch party, and from that simple connection, something powerful began.

Over the years, IMPACT Magazine and NWPR aligned on meaningful, culture-shifting work. Nikki didn’t just offer PR, she brought strategy, heart, and intention.

In 2018, Nikki told me she was pursuing an opportunity in a place neither of us expected: Utah. Before she boarded the plane, I told her, “You’ve got it in the bag.” And of course, she did.

Shortly after, she called me and said: “I shared your Women of IMPACT dinner with Lauren Walker, the CSO of the company. We’d like to offer a partnership between IMPACT Magazine and Young Living.” That led to a year-long sponsorship, where we honored at our Women of IMPACT dinner. That collaboration even sparked conversations about relocating IMPACT to Utah, a move encouraged by Lauren, who believed our voice and vision were needed here.

And in 2021, it was only fitting that we honored Nikki as part of the Who’s Who of Black Utah. She wasn’t just living in the state, she was shaping it. Nikki was a respected publicist, a fierce advocate for Black voices, and a connector in a space where our presence often goes unseen. She showed up not just professionally, but personally, with grace, fire, and compassion.

The news of her sudden passing has left so many heartbroken. She was deeply loved by her community, her colleagues, and her clients. But most importantly, she was a proud mother to Jacob, a loving daughter to Sharon, and proud sister of Mechele, and to many others.

Nikki Walker loved Utah.
And Utah loved her right back.

She may be gone in body, but her IMPACT will live on for generations.

Rest well, Nikki.

22/06/2025

You think it’ll happen?

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20/06/2025

It’s the last slide for me… Happy Freedom’s Day…

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18/06/2025

They say every great story starts at the table… but and began long before that; with faith as their compass, family as their legacy, and food as their ministry.

From NFL stadiums to soul-filled supper clubs, their journey is one of devotion, resilience, and purpose. Together, they are redefining what it means to lead with heart, serve with integrity, and build a table big enough for everyone.

Read their story in the latest issue of IMPACT Magazine. It’s more than a feature, it’s a blueprint.

Order your copy today at www.theimpactmagazine.com

Cover shot by Dee Hardaway

17/06/2025

Before the world knew his name, was already building worlds in the corners of Annapolis, where dreams dared to stretch beyond the expected.

From The Boondocks to Wu-Tang, from Everybody Hates Chris to HBO’s biggest stages, he didn’t just write stories, he changed how they’re told. With a voice that disrupts, a pen that heals, and a presence that commands quiet rooms, Rodney Barnes is the blueprint and the bold move at the same time.

For our Men of IMPACT issue, we’re honoring a man whose legacy is still unfolding, in ink, on screen, and in every room where truth finds its footing.

The Vanguard of Storytelling.

Rodney Barnes, now on the cover of IMPACT Magazine.

Available today, get your copy at www.theimpactmagazine.com.

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12/06/2025

“We’re not meant to stay here forever…”

These words from Ananda Lewis, shared in Essence this past January, are more than a reflection, they’re a call to live fully, boldly, and on our own terms.

Before MTV, Ananda was the heart of Teen Summit on ; a space where she didn’t just host, she informed. Her journalistic gift wasn’t just in how she asked questions, but in how she saw us, with empathy, clarity, and power.

She’s always been about community, truth, and using her voice to elevate others. And now, in reflecting so openly on life and legacy, she’s still doing exactly that.

Salute to the legend. May we all live in a way that lets us look back and say, “I did that exactly how I wanted to.”

09/06/2025

Step inside the Grand Theatre in Salt Lake City and you’ll feel it before the curtain even rises; a rumble in the chest, a pull in the heart. It’s the anticipation of a story that doesn’t just entertain but sings directly to the soul.

Running now through June 14th, Dreamgirls isn’t just a stage play, it’s a celebration, a confrontation, and a homecoming all wrapped in one electrifying performance. Under the visionary direction of Latoya Cameron, with musical direction by the powerhouse duo Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin and Jonathan McDonald, and movement masterfully choreographed by Natosha Washington, this production is pure brilliance from overture to final bow.

At the heart of Dreamgirls are three young Black women, voices like velvet and grit, who rise from back alley gigs to the blazing lights of national fame. But as with every glittering dream, there is a price. Love is tested. Ambitions collide. Trust is broken. And the very bond that made them unstoppable begins to fray under the pressure of fame and the pull of individual desire.

Yet this story isn’t just theirs, it’s ours. It’s the story of a sound born in Black communities, grown in church pews and smoky clubs, nurtured in resistance, and then packaged and sold to White America. It is the story of Motown, of rhythm, of resilience. Of how our music has always been more than just melody—it’s been a mirror, a weapon, a balm.

This production doesn’t shy away from the truth. It leans into it, unapologetically. And in doing so, it gives us what live theatre is meant to offer: reflection, connection, and yes, a little glitter and gold.

If you’ve ever hummed along to a soul record, if you’ve ever dared to chase a dream, or if you simply need to be reminded of the beauty that can rise from struggle, Dreamgirls is the show you need to see.

Make your way to the before June 14th. Come for the music. Stay for the story. Leave changed.

📸: Steve Speckman

05/06/2025

PLOT TWIST… on the latest edition of “As America Burns…” who saw this coming? Who already knew this? 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

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03/06/2025

Before he was the CEO.
Before the multimillion-dollar company.
Before the commercials, the skyscrapers, and the legacy…

He was a middle child on the Southside of Chicago, quietly observing, learning, and dreaming.

While others told him to play it safe, work for the city, get a good government job, Phillip C. Williams heard a different call. He wanted to build. To lead. To do it his way.

He got fired more than once. Started over more than once. But every time, he rose higher. From car salesman at 19 to owning a Lincoln Mercury dealership, to founding the ONLY Black-owned fire escape repair company in the country, Phillip didn’t just break ceilings, he climbed to the top of them.

Today, he stands as a symbol of what it looks like to turn vision into victory.

His life is a blueprint for legacy, inspiring his children to become entrepreneurs, giving back to his community, and proving that there is no limit for those bold enough to bet on themselves.

IMPACT Magazine is proud to honor Phillip C. Williams at the Men of IMPACT Juneteenth Gala in Utah on June 13th; a SOLD OUT celebration of men who are shifting culture, building empires, and leaving legacies that matter.

This is what IMPACT looks like.

02/06/2025

Freedom is sought in a myriad of ways. For me, the deepest desire is to see my community free from the weight of invisibility, to be released from the mindset that tells us we are “less than.” True liberation begins with how we see ourselves: as worthy, powerful, and full of purpose.

That same pursuit is echoing across continents. In Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré is leading a bold charge to break his nation free from the grip of Western imperialism and economic manipulation. His message has resonated with a generation of Africans who are questioning the long-standing relationships that have left resource-rich nations struggling under the weight of poverty.

“His messages reflect the age we are living in, when many Africans are questioning the relationship with the West, and why there is still so much poverty in such a resource-rich continent,” said Beverly Ochieng, senior researcher at global consultancy firm Control Risks, in an interview with the BBC.

This same spirit of reclamation and empowerment is what inspired , the chart-topping artist, chef, and entrepreneur, to plant roots in East Africa. After more than a year living and building on the continent, Kelis has launched Feed The People, an initiative aimed at providing food for children across East Africa.

Her work isn’t just about charity, it’s about dignity. It’s about building something that lasts. The shirt I’m wearing, which many of you asked about, was created by Kelis for this very cause. Every purchase provides meals to children who need them most. It’s wearable change, stitched with intention.

To support this mission and order your own, visit: www.feedtheppl.com.

I’m proud to be both a resource within my own community and a part of something larger, a global revolution in how we care, feed, and empower one another. Kelis reminds us that artists aren’t just here to entertain; they can feed us, body and soul, and change the world one meal, one message, and one movement at a time.

Because freedom, whether fought for in government halls, community homes, or kitchen tables, always begins with how we see ourselves. And today, I see us clearly.

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