Since 2022, Affected Magazine has been helping stateline residents build wealth and improve their personal wellness through valuable services and information. Shanequa Clark, the entrepreneur behind the magazine, has been publishing it with a focus on wealth, health, and community resources. The idea for the magazine came to Clark in 2018 when she realized that there was a need for a centralized resource to help people access important information.
The magazine features articles on various topics such as entrepreneurship, fasting, and financial planning. To make it even more accessible, Affected provides electronic connections for readers to service providers through QR codes that can be scanned to visit websites or access more information on advertised products or services.
DiamondKeys Beauty Spa owner Diamond Edwards praises Affected as a valuable tool for the community. She notes that the publication reaches not only the Black community but all communities, making it a diverse and inclusive resource for everyone. The magazine is currently published quarterly but Clark hopes to make it a monthly publication next year.
Affected Magazine is available at various local businesses and organizations including Wired Café and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. For more information about Affected Magazine visit Affectdiamond.com.
