Mark McKinnon is giving back on and off the screen. His trajectory as an actor has always been fueled by the wish to bring forward stories that will make an impact, whether that be on a person’s life or on how issues are seen and talked about. His latest acting project, the BET Her film The Waiting Room, sheds light on the realities of a Breast Cancer diagnosis on women and their loved ones. By partnering up Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), McKinnon goes the extra mile for Breast Cancer awareness. McKinnon shared his experiences on the set of The Waiting Room, BET Her’s trailblazing example in the film industry, and his work with PCRM with Jejune. For more on Mark McKinnon, please continue reading our interview below.

Jejune ContributorJanuary 21, 2021Actor, breast cancer, mental health advocate, entertainment, feminism, cancer, Black, blm, #cancer, #breastcancerComment

Savannah Lathem Writes Songs of Hope

Savannah Lathem is giving the holidays a new tune with her singing and songwriting talent and new Christmas single, “Why I Love Christmas Time.” Savannah’s joy is present in all of her music, and her gratitude for all of life’s opportunities (even amidst the current chaos) is certainly inspiring. We speak to Savannah about her journey as an artist and her most recent music, as well as her past Lyme Disease diagnosis. To learn more about Savannah’s delightful and honest outlook, please read our interview below.

Art, zIssue 26Forrest JohnsonNovember 30, 2020singer, songwriter, christmas, album, artist, vocalist, christmas time, christmas music, music video, music industry, breast cancer, lyme disease, actress, actorComment