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12th ANNUAL VISION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GALA RETURNS FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT ATLANTA MARRIOTT BUCKHEAD HOTEL; HOSTED BY CYNTHIA BAILEY AND HONORING VIVICA A. FOX, FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT ATLANTA MARRIOTT BUCKHEAD HOTEL; HOSTED BY CYNTHIA BAILEY AND HONORING VIVICA A. FOX

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12th ANNUAL VISION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GALA RETURNS FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT ATLANTA MARRIOTT BUCKHEAD HOTEL; HOSTED BY CYNTHIA BAILEY AND HONORING VIVICA A. FOX, FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT ATLANTA MARRIOTT BUCKHEAD HOTEL; HOSTED BY CYNTHIA BAILEY AND HONORING VIVICA A. FOX

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(ATLANTA, GA) – June 20, 2024 – Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen, III, trailblazing thought-leader, Senior Pastor of The Vision Cathedral of Atlanta, and best-selling author, is assembling Award-Winning entertainers, global leaders, and entrepreneurs for the 2024 iElevate National Conference held June 26th – June 30th in Atlanta, GA at the Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center. Under the conference theme, “Evolve,” hundreds are expected to descend into Atlanta to be enlightened, empowered, and educated by progressive leaders and cultural innovators on various topics of social relevance and spiritual elevation. Conference registration starts at $129; for more information, visit iElevate.org. Plus, Youth ages 6-17 can register for CODE RED, the Youth division of the iElevate Conference by visiting iElevate.org.

Returning for its 12th year, The Vision Community Foundation is set to hold its annual ‘Black Tie, now White Tie Gala’ at Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center on Friday evening, June 28th at 8:00 PM. This exclusive gala will honor an elite group of individuals and organizations that have made outstanding achievements in the arts, media, ministry, community service, and government arenas throughout their lifetime. 

The illustrious host for the evening is Model, TV personality, actress, and philanthropist Cynthia Bailey highlighting the “WHITE TIE SPARKLE HAUTE COUTURE” Gala theme. All guests at the entrance will gain access to walk through the exclusive Fashion Designers Hall of Fame Atelier exhibit featuring fashion designers: Octavius Terry, August Fulton and Tim Arrington. Today, the Vision Community Foundation announces, NAACP Image Award Winner, Vivica A. Fox, is set to receive the Ultimate Icon Award, presented by her “The Lost Holiday” co-star, Jussie Smollett. Additionally, Gaye Magazinefounder, K. Keith is set to be honored. Award Winning TV and Radio personality, Miss Sophia, will join the gala pre-show line-up.

Previously announced gala honorees include: Preston Mitchum (Bravo TV’s Summer House Martha’s Vineyard), Jayye Michael (Rising Musical Artist), Gocha Hawkins (Restaurateur and Television Personality), Dashawn Usher (Founder of MOBI and Director at GLAAD), Jash Jay (Celebrity DJ), SpeakOut Inc.(National Organization for Black Gay Men), K. Keith (Founder of Gaye Magazine), David Robinson (Celebrity Publicist), Hailie Sahar (Trans Advocate and Actress), Otis and Tim Knight (Owners of Balmori Balmori Artisan Perfume) and more. 

For more information visit: iElevate.org. 

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