Issa Rae is adding another title to her résumé: brand anthem creator. The multi-hyphenate powerhouse has teamed up with Beyond Yoga to launch Seek Beyond, a new campaign that’s all about embracing progress, not perfection.

As part of the collab, Rae didn’t just lend her name, but she wrote and recorded an original anthem to soundtrack the campaign’s message, which is rolling out across Facebook, Instagram, and through IRL community activations this summer and fall.

Seek Beyond highlights real stories from changemakers like The Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup, Hike Clerb’s Evelynn Escobar, and Big Girls Who Run LA’s Danielle Burnett, putting the spotlight on everyday wins and joyful movement.

“This partnership with Beyond Yoga felt like such a natural fit,” the "Insecure" star shared in a statement. “The Seek Beyond message mirrors the way I move through the world — choosing progress over perfection, and doing so with intention, joy, and humor.”

Ice-T is stepping into the spotlight for a different kind of role , which is truth-teller. The hip-hop legend and "Law & Order: SVU" star is hosting "Fame & Fentanyl," a gripping new A&E special diving into the devastating impact of fentanyl in Hollywood.

Premiering Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the two-hour documentary will explore the lives and untimely losses of stars like Prince, Michael K. Williams, Angus Cloud, and others who fell victim to the drug’s deadly grip.

The special doesn’t just recap headlines, but it humanizes them. With raw testimony from the loved ones left behind, Fame & Fentanyl aims to spotlight the heartbreaking reality of a crisis that’s still unfolding behind closed doors.

“Fentanyl, for me, came out of nowhere,” the veteran said in a statement.

“By the time I learned about the drug, I had already lost people to it. It’s a poison in the drug world, and I wanted to do everything that I could to make people aware of its danger.”

Kehlani is turning one of her most emotional ballads into a real-world blessing. In celebration of her fan-favorite track “Folded,” the R&B star is giving back with Nini’s Fluff & Fold, which is a feel-good initiative offering free laundry services to single moms across seven major cities.

Announced on Instagram, the singer shared the inspiration behind the giveback.

“Growing up, I knew how hard it was for all the single mamas in my family to get the tasks done on top of it all. Clean clothes is a basic necessity. I got y’all.”

Powered by Engage Current and the singer’s brother City James, who helped bring the idea to life, the drop-in events will take place Saturday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. local time in Los Angeles, Oakland, Charlotte, Chicago, Atlanta, D.C., and NYC.

It’s first come, first served, and the R&B singer made it clear that this is a giveback, not a meet-and-greet. She won’t be in attendance, but her heart (and playlist) are definitely in the spin cycle.

When James Severe first stepped onto West Virginia’s campus in 2012, football was the dream. But after a life-altering prison sentence, that dream shifted. Owning his past and determined to rewrite his story, Severe returned home, hit the books, and hustled harder than ever, juggling college, two jobs, and an internship at a sports agency.

By 32, he enrolled at the Roc Nation School, broke, hopeful, and all in on chasing a career in entertainment. That bet paid off. James landed an internship with Roc Nation’s TV & Film division and now serves as a producer on the "Joe and Jada" podcast with Fat Joe and Jadakiss.

His full-circle moment? Sharing his story with Michael Rubin and finding purpose with the Reform Alliance.

“They gave me a voice,” he says. That voice, once silenced by circumstance, now fuels a career rooted in impact and second chances.

This spring, Severe walked the stage and picked up his degree with his young son Jade watching.

“I did it the long way,” he says. “But I did it the right way.”

Severe isn’t just rebuilding. He’s thriving and making every chapter count.

Black churches have long been the heartbeat of the community and now, there’s a $60 million initiative to help protect that legacy.

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund just opened applications for its 'Preserving Black Churches' grant program, offering tens of thousands in funding to restore and preserve historically significant Black church buildings.

Eligible applicants include active congregations in churches at least 50 years old, spaces designed by Black architects, and even repurposed churches now used for arts or cultural events.

This isn’t just about preserving buildings, but it’s about protecting the stories, spirit, and history that shaped generations.