

Stand by what you are doing: our time with Dwyane Stovall of LUL Magazine goes beyond the media and delivers a powerful message
Delivering the message. Ranging from the media to the mail to a call or a conversation, a central concept is delivering the message. And in doing so in a creative, consistent, and sincere fashion, it can be the bridge-building and mind-shaping measure needed from building awareness to instilling confidence and so much more. And this is what Dwayne Stovall is all about. The Montgomery, AL native and Alabama A&M University alumnus has a 10-plus year track record of innovation


Free in the city: the Mayor's Office of Constituent Services and City Councilman Antonio Lewis collaborates with health related entities to host a free health and wellness awareness event
The month of June is important, and not just due to it being the official start of summer and other events. With it being Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a number of community and civic entities are hosting events as a way to not only have conversations on the importance of this health issue, but providing access to support and related resources for those in need. Of the events taking place this month, the upcoming health and wellness event via the Mayor's Office of Co


Join in: a visit to the Ronald McDonald House by way of the Atlanta Gladiators reminds all to put families at the heart of care
June 8, 2026 is seemingly like any other summer day in Metro-Atlanta, other than the temperature being a little more moderate to compliment the rain and humidity. As we travel along to our destination, our initial goal is to catch up with the Atlanta Gladiators (the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators); while it's their offseason, the team is still "on" as it comes to their community engagement. What we come away with is more than just engagement; it's a reminder


Men matter: in time for Men's Mental Health Month, the Hip Hop 4 Health event provides access to resources and community engagement
Health is wealth. This catchphrase is gaining traction as there's a growing awareness for the importance of one's health. And while there's an awareness regarding one's physical health, there's a growing understanding of the importance and relevance of one's mental health, especially when it comes to men. While mental health is important all year-round, the month of June takes on added importance as it's Men's Mental Health Month. Of a number of events taking place througho


Gameplay: the next edition of Game Night at Zubi's Taco Kitchen Southside Game Night has the Divine 9 in mind
As we get into the month of June, it's typically a month of movement; the weather is warmer, people are more apt to taking advantage of outdoor activities, and when you mix in some networking with some gameplay, it can set the stage for a sound summer activity. And when you add an invitation to the Divine 9 to the mix, it can provide a more enriching experience. Each month, Zubi's Taco Kitchen hosts their Southside Game Night event. The series is presented by the Shar Bates


Restoration: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, along with Representative Hank Johnson, call on Bank of America to restore consumer protections and legal rights
At a time where the political landscape is relatively questionable, one of the entities who feels the brunt of said activity is the actual consumer. Along with well documented concerns related to transportation (in the form of gas prices being about 40% higher than this time in 2025 - you may click HERE to learn more), protecting the consumer (and general public) is a clear and present issue. Last fall (click HERE to read our article from the September 15, 2025 community eng
























