Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month this February and beyond? Check out some of our favorite food, history, and heritage inspiration in honor of Black History Month.
Explore these Black History Month celebrations below!
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Great Migration, Southern Heritage, and a Harlem- Inspired Gift Guide
A plethora of gifts, rich heritage, and deep Southern tradition is what the Holidays are all about. More than ever, this year, has become another holiday season where we as Black Southern Belles and Black
Food Heritage: White Hayman Sweet Potato Pie
White Hayman sweet potato pie is a dessert indigenous to the Eastern Shore region of Maryland. It is a pie made of white sweet potato – The Hayman – and like orange sweet potato pie,
Black Dance Heritage: Supporting the Ballet in the South
Join First Lady of Columbia College , Victoria Dozier and Board Member Morgan Boykin in and evening reception sharing the work of Southeastern Professional School of The Arts (SPSA). (SPSA) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides a
Explore the Food Heritage of Black Seminoles of Florida
There is another story of Thanksgiving, community and food that is worth discussing if not more truthful (and powerful) than the holiday many of us will be gathering together to observe. This story is about
HBCU Holiday Travel: Savannah State University
Looking for unique holiday inspiration? We have you covered with gorgeous images of the Savannah State University Holiday taken by Litus Marshall (book him here for your next event or photoshoot) These photos are absolutely
Black Thanksgiving Heritage: Thanksgiving Traditions in the Gulf Coast
Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner and families all across America are excited, and they are planning their holiday meal and family activities. Some will travel by plane, train, or automobile to visit their
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
