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Rice Beds are a Part of the Gullah Home Heritage
Nothing said pride and self-importance like the rice beds commissioned by planters who owned Carolina Gold rice plantations. And the rice was indeed gold as it contributed to the wealth found in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
Black Beauty Heritage: My Mom’s Skincare Routine is now a Family Tradition
My mom is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met. She is beautiful inside and out and exudes confidence, grace, and class. Her skin has always been flawless, soft as butter and wrinkle-free. She never
HBCU Tailgate Gift Ideas for any Tailgating Fan or HBCU Alum
At Black Southern Belle, we love tailgating! Many of us are HBCU Fans or HBCU Alums, including Michiel Perry, a very proud Howard alumnus. Tailgate parties are traditional during football games, classic events, homecoming, and
Tailgate Cocktail Recipes: 4 Tips for HBCU Tailgating Prep
BSBs aren’t foreign to an epic HBCU pregame! This homecoming season, gather your #HBCUBelles together before the tailgate and pregame the Skinnygirl way. Put on some music from your college days and prep some of our
How to Make Homemade Muscadine Wine
Fall is here and that means it is muscadine wine season. I grew up picking muscadines in my cousin’s and grandaddy’s yards and have so many fond memories of these experiences. As I am an
Black-Owned Construction Company Builds New Townhomes in Historic Gullah Community
JW Construction of Ridgeland is a remarkable black-owned construction company that has recently been involved in a very special project – the construction of the new Golden Dream Townhomes. This project is a significant gift
Jacquie McWilliams: First African-American Female CIAA Commissioner and HBCU Hampton Grad
Attending an HBCU comes with many memories. Whether it’s hanging in the grove with your close friends during some much needed downtime or attending outdoor and indoor sporting events throughout the year, our HBCU has
6 Grants Awarded to Historic Southern Site with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
On July 6, 2018, the National Trust announced its first class of grant award recipients in conjunction with the newly established African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people at
Jackson, Mississippi Black History Books For Your Library
You can’t talk about southern history without including Jackson, Mississippi. Full of musical, food and collegiate history, this southern town that houses HBCU, Jackson State University and plenty of African American history, should be on
5 Books About Memphis Black History
There is nothing I love more than a great coffee table book. I use them as a way to explore and travel the South without leaving my home. Today I was inspired to explore the
Black Miami Heritage: Miami African American History Books
Black Miami Heritage: Miami African American History Books Black Miami in the Twentieth Century (Florida History and Culture) The first book devoted to the history of African Americans in south Florida and their pivotal role
6 Grants Awarded to Historic Southern Site with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
On July 6, 2018, the National Trust announced its first class of grant award recipients in conjunction with the newly established African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people at
Clotilda: Historic Discovery in Africatown, Alabama
This May, the remains of the last known slave ship to reach America, Clotilda, were discovered near the historic river neighborhood of Africatown. A historic district and ancestral grounds for African Americans near Mobile, Alabama.
Southern Vacation Guide of Savannah, Georgia
Have you ever traveled to a location that truly has a story to tell and is full of historic value? If not, then Savannah, Georgia is the ideal place that holds true to the southern
6 New Orleans African American History Books to Read
Love history and learning about southern culture especially from the Crescent City. We have the perfect book list for you to add to your library collection. Check out our favorite New Orleans African American History
8 African American History Books for Children
We love babies in the South and a Black Southern Belle o loves teaching them African American History Books. Today we are giving you some resources for storytime with your babies. To get your book
