audaCITY News

audaCITY Tours LLC. Announced as a Finalists for UBalt’s ‘Rise to the Challenge’ Business Pitch Competition

March 2024

Judges representing UBalt’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have selected seven businesses as finalists for the upcoming “Rise to the Challenge” Pitch Competition. The annual event, now in its 12th year, provides an opportunity for members of the greater UBalt community to pitch ideas and concepts for new and existing businesses before a live audience of their peers, supporters, and entrepreneurial experts from the Baltimore community.

audaCITY Tours LLC. PGH Community Partner, Tyler Coluverson named The New Pittsburgh Courier Fab 40 under 40 for 2024

March 2024

audaCITY Tours LLC. attends Artist Think Tank at Emerald City PGH

January 2024

On a rainy Pittsburgh fall Saturday, Downtown streets shimmered as Professional Black artists gathered at Emerald City on Smithfield Street. The event’s Think Tank was formed under the consultation of Hillombo (Justin Laing) and the African American Leadership Association (Darcel Madkins) and coordinated by Greenwood Plan (Khamil Bailey, Samantha Black, Jazmyne Kenney) and BOOM Concepts (D.S. Kinsel, J. Thomas Agnew), aimed to unravel the path to artistic success in Pittsburgh. Among the organizers, Justin Laing facilitated the Think Tank, delving into intricate social and political realities for Black residents in Allegheny County. Their mission: to advocate for fair compensation and genuine recognition of Black artists, directly challenging undervaluation and dispelling the myth of the struggling artist……..

Financial Literacy with TC

October 2023

In this episode, we shout out several amazing individuals! Khamil Bailey, Vernard Alexander, AJ Jefferson, Muffy Mendoza, Denise Graham-Shealey, Dr.Paul Spradley, and many others!

We say thank you to organizations and resources such as Greenwood Week(end) 2023, E3 Alliance, Emerald City Pittsburgh, Community Forge, Baltimore Maryland, and many others! Stream this episode and learn more about Audacity Tours and Crystal Wamalwa!

Baltimore Pop-Up with Nubian Hueman

October 2023

We kicked off our Pop Up Tour series with a bang! Our first stop at Nubian Hueman in Baltimore, MD on October 15, 2023, marked an unforgettable introduction of audaCITY to the vibrant city. Engaging with the local community was key, and we were thrilled to connect with over 15 black-owned businesses while shining a spotlight on three talented local artists representing diverse art forms. It was an intimate gathering filled with creativity, inspiration, and meaningful connections.