SOAPBOX
Conscious media for a culture shifting generation in need of disruption and bold truth-telling. This isn’t just commentary—it’s a megaphone for voices that refuse to stay silent.
Join Alexandria Tava and David Mark Speer as they deliver unapologetic social critique, incisive cultural analysis, and fearless critical thought. SOAPBOX is our rolling platform for raw truth, artistic grit, and community-rooted rebellion.
Where we dismantle the narratives that numb us and reclaim truth as a revolutionary act.
Spotlighting artists, creatives, disruptors, and movements that shape the soul of culture.
Long-form essays and analysis — crafted to challenge, awaken, and cut through the noise.
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From “Love and Light” to Real Life: Calling BS on Bypassing
A powerful editorial exposing the rise of spiritual bypassing in wellness culture. Explore how “love & light” became a mask for avoidance—and why real healing demands truth, trauma-awareness, and accountability.

Stella Chang: Turning Pain Into Art – How Creativity Becomes a Force for Healing
Artist Stella Chang transforms chronic illness into creative power, using art to explore healing, resilience, and self-transformation.

How Ivan McClellan’s “Black Rodeo” Is Reclaiming Black Power in America
Discover how Ivan McClellan’s “Black Rodeo” project reclaims Black cowboy culture in America. Through stunning photography and storytelling, McClellan amplifies resilience, power, and an untold legacy, reshaping the narrative of the American West.

Finding Your Glow: Shaolin Jazz and the Cultural Power of The Last Dragon
Discover how Shaolin Jazz transforms martial arts classics like The Last Dragon into live-scored cultural masterpieces, blending hip-hop, jazz, and soul. Explore the intersection of music, film, and legacy in this powerful fusion of art and storytelling.