
Black Health Heritage: Gullah Geechee Nurses and Their Legacy of Care
The Gullah-Geechee Corridor has provided the world with a good number of Black nurses. Those nurses range from Susie King, the first Black Army nurse during the Civil War to women like Katie Hall Underwood

Tips from Haiku Home on Surviving a Southern Summer-Cocktail Included!
A� We all love a great front porch and ceiling fan when we are raised in the South but we don’t love humidity or the sweltering heat. Here are Tips from Haiku Home on Surviving

5 Juneteenth Food History & Heritage Facts From Food Researcher Robin Caldwell
Juneteenth is right around the corner and one thing we know for sure, food is definitely on the menu for commemorating this holiday. Want to learn more about the food heritage of Juneteenth? We are

Explore the Roots of Memorial Day with Decoration Day – Black-Owned Lowcountry Food Guide
On the last Monday of May, many of us will be surrounded by close friends and family and showing respect by honoring the military personnel that is or were in our lives. We may create

Southern Fashion Must Have: Shift Dresses You Must Have
Southern Summer Fashion is a balancing act of staying cute and staying cool and the shift dress is the answer to that dilemma. Everyone Southern girl loves a great shift dress. They are the perfect

Tips for Redesigning Your Garden for the Summer
Summer months bring forth far more than cookouts, family gatherings, and fun in the sun. With the outdoors heating up, so should our skills in the garden. If you aren’t blessed with a green thumb

Decoration Day: The Black Charleston Roots of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is 50 years old. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be observed the last Monday in May. It is a federal holiday, honoring and mourning the military personnel who

Black Food Heritage: Chef-Inspired Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
The perfect Mother’s Day menu may consist of days of searching up and down the best way to pair items together. Normally, we have a main dish that we know we want to feature but
The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to the New Year in our new Holiday Heritage Series
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Holiday Heritage: Kids Room Christmas Decor Tour
With Christmas just a few days away we can expect decor items to be slightly different than our everyday decor. We can expect seasonal decorations from the living room to the kids bedroom in order

Howard Alum Presents Holiday Drive in Gullah Movie Experience in Beaufort, SC
Looking for something safe and culturally inspired to do this holiday season? Add a Gullah Christmas Movie Drive-In to your must-attend list. Complete with Gullah food vendors and social distancing, this Anita Pather, also known

How to Prepare for a Holiday Shoot with a Toddler
The holiday season is here and as the mother of a toddler with a baby on the way, I am still planning my holiday photos and wanted to get insight on how to prepare my

Classic Holiday Style and Family Fun in Charleston, SC
Holidays are here and nothing feels better than spending time with family. One of my annual ways to spend family time is by exploring historic hotels and holiday houses to get inspiration for holiday decor.

20 Tips for Black Southern Belle Holiday Decor
With Christmas right around the corner, you still have time to put some finishing touches on your holiday decor. Get some Black Southern Belle Holiday inspiration below. Share your holiday decor by using the hashtag

Holiday Gifts for the Tastemaker in Your Life
Do you have a picky Black Southern Belle to shop for? Get some inspiration for gifts for her today from steve mckenzie’s. This Atlanta based store has a great mix of modern and traditional decor.


Pink and Green Tablescape: Preppy Thanksgiving Inspiration
You still have time to add some style to your Thanksgiving dinner. Want to try something different? Why not use a preppy theme for your Thanksgiving Tablescape with some bold Pink and Green style. Here

HBCU Entertaining: How to Celebrate the Bayou Classic
Tailgating season is coming to an end but the fun is not over. One of the largest events during the HBCU football season is the Bayou Classic held in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you can’t

Friendsgiving Inspiration from Howard University Alum and Beck&Call Founder
What better way to celebrate the end of Beck&Call Hospitality’s crowdfunding campaign than with a friendsgiving dinner! The team came together at Kaylon’s childhood home to design a minimal and rustic tablescape with a warm

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

Black Thanksgiving Traditions: How to Host Thanksgiving with Black Heritage in Mind
One of the most delicious and yet relaxing times of the year is Thanksgiving. Eating homemade meals, watching football, and playing games is just the perfect memory that is needed right before the start of

3 Black-Owned Food Brands For Your Thanksgiving Table
Enjoying the holidays does not imply that there is not a way to do so without being supportive or a fan of Black-Owned Brands. Honestly, Thanksgiving without Black-Owned Food Brands is like having a quick
The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to the New Year in our new Holiday Heritage Series.
