As we approach the start of another Academic year across America, from Elementary to Collegiate levels to postgraduate programs. Everyone is striving for that mythical Brass Ring of achievement. How we get there matters. And let’s not leave out the approaching last quarter of the Business World 2025, and the pre-midterm political sphere. In this moment, communities of the marginalized are relegated to reside in their perpetual destination at the bottom.

“Brothers and sisters, as I said, I know I have not arrived; but there’s one thing I am doing: I’m leaving my old life behind, putting everything on the line for this mission.”

-Philippians 3:13 The Voice (VOICE)

Something greater pulls at our souls in a three-fold plan to overwhelm the status quo. With Faith, Honest Strategy, and Respect. What does that even mean in 2025? What are the rewards and possibilities, especially for the marginalized communities of color? In August, before the School bells ring and footballs fly, Three-Fifths Magazine will dig deep into this late summer action plan to rise together as one.