Letter from the Editor

Villij Family, 

Let me keep it real with you. Recently, my car was stolen. Yes — straight out of my own neighborhood. But here’s the twist: by God’s grace, I got it back. And the person responsible? Closer to me than I ever imagined. 

See, that’s the part nobody warns you about: jealousy doesn’t always come from strangers. Sometimes, it lives right next door. Sometimes, it sits at your table. As the saying goes, “The knives that cut the deepest are the ones sharpened by familiar hands.” 

But let me tell you this: no thief, no hater, no envious spirit can take what God has already placed in your life. “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17). You can try to steal my car, but you can’t steal my calling. You can try to slow me down, but you can’t block the blessings God has already written in my name. 

People get jealous when they see you shining — but they don’t realize the battles you’ve fought to get here. They want your fruit but could never handle your roots. And still, I move forward. Because every setback is just proof that God is still in control. 

To my readers, I say this: don’t be shaken by the envy around you. Take it as confirmation that you’re walking in purpose. If no one’s jealous, you’re probably not making enough noise. 

So yes, my car is back. My peace is intact. And my vision for this community is stronger than ever. Villij News is here to tell the truth, uplift the culture, and shine a light — even when others try to cast shadows. 

Unapologetically, 
Attiyya Atkins 
Editor-in-Chief, Villij News