Atlanta Celebrated Commissioner’s Dedication to Youth and Community In a remarkable acknowledgment of community service and dedication, Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Natalie Hall was recognized with the prestigious “Presidential Achievement Award.” This accolade, awarded by President Joseph R. Biden, celebrated Commissioner Hall’s unwavering commitment to service and her significant impact on youth in the...
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Trailblazer in Robes: Why Vickie Gipson’s Appointment to Orphans’ Court Matters
By: Editorial Team, inCity Magazine In a society often accused of adopting tech lingo with abandon, “disruptive” emerges as a term both feared and revered. Yet in the context of judicial offices, we rarely hear it. Meet Vickie Gipson, the newly appointed Chief Judge of the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court. Here is a person...
At Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards, Democracy Hangs in the Balance Ahead of 2024 Presidential Elections
Washington, D.C. — The 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) culminated in a Phoenix Awards ceremony that was equal parts glamour, grit, and gravity. The event, wrapped in the shimmering backdrop of elegant gowns and resplendent suits, underscored the urgency of the moment with a clarion call from President...
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd ALC: Not Just a Conference, But a Call to Revolutionary Action
Washington, D.C. – At the nexus of an upcoming presidential election and contentious Supreme Court decisions, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is not your run-of-the-mill networking event. This year, it’s a battle cry. Lifting the curtains with its theme—Securing Our Democracy. Protecting Our Freedoms. Uplifting Our Culture—CBCF is forcing...
Army major’s nonprofit empowers others through lifestyle wellness
For U.S. Army major and fitness coach Dewayne Webb, fitness encompasses balancing many dimensions of our lives. Webb, founder of the Christian-based nonprofit All About Fitness (AAF), leads free bootcamp-style workouts nine days a week to inspire others to live physically fit lives, but his participants are receiving more than just a workout. Since 2014, Webb has been encouraging...
Resources to Reduce Stress on National Stress Awareness Day
Stress affects people of all ages, ethnicities, and social classes. In fact, 75% of Americans experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past month according to the Global Organization for stress. Stress also affects the economy. According to Business Insider, American employers spend an estimated $300 billion annually on health costs and lost work...
Wealth Strategist Demetris Curry Relaunches Empowerment Journal
Demetris “Dee” Curry, published author, speaker, Insurance Wellness Strategist, and Commercial Real Estate Broker, recently relaunched a new and improved version of her “Brighter Days Ahead” self-empowerment book and journal. As a wealth strategist and coach, Demetris emphasizes one of the keys to building and maintaining wealth is to become whole mentally and physically by...
Women of color with breast cancer launch new brand photography campaign to build awareness
For the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer is excited to announce the launch of its new brand photography in an effort to increase the representation and inclusion of minority breast cancer thrives. For the first time since launching in 2019, it has...
Carlton Avery announces run for Montgomery City Council District 1
Carlton Avery, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, Alabama, announced his campaign for City Council District 1. Citing his plans to help address education, crime, city infrastructure, and blight, Carlton Avery specifically outlined his past community involvement as a private citizen in helping bring positive change and improvements within these issues. “As a citizen of Montgomery,...
Meet the founder of a thriving Black-owned, vegan-Friendly beauty brand
Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, skin creams, and body butter are handmade from the finest all-natural ingredients. Now, more than ever, taking care of yourself and remaining stress-free is a priority. Nynoka comments,...