Thanksgiving is all about tradition, food and fellowship. From the setting of the tables to the picking of the collards greens, in the Black Southern community, Thanksgiving is a time to connect, make memories and preserve heritage.
HBCU Travel: Savannah City Guide for a Lowcountry Thanksgiving Getaway
Traveling for the Holidays is a common trend in the African American community. Whether it is traveling back home to your parents home or looking for a quick getaway with your immediate family, coming together
HBCU 2021 Classics to Attend and How to Tailgate
HBCU Classics are just that; classic games and tailgates you should not miss! Besides being a nice play on words, the HBCU Classics are where HBCU pride oozes from the pores of students, alumni, faculty,
Gumbo Memories from Black Southern Belle Chefs
Gumbo is the one meal that’s distinctly southern and that’s celebrated throughout Black culture during various holidays and events. It’s a Mardi Gras staple and is even honored as a meal of choice for many
Designing Black Women: Home for the Holidays with Melanie Bias
For our “Designing Black Women” series we are taking you to Charleston, South Carolina to the home of Melanie Bias. She is the owner of Southern Charm Staging and Redesign. The mission at Southern Charm
FAMU Alum Tells Her African-American Holiday Traditions in Florida’s Gulf Coast
Growing up in Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast was extraordinary. The holiday season was the most wonderful time of the year in our beloved city. From holiday traditions and rituals, to the great food and drinks,
A Black Southern Belle’s Guide to Celebrating the Holidays Safely During COVID-19
Photo: Toasting with Mississippi Muscadine Wine from Old South Winery By Elevated Occasions Like most other things this year, the holidays are going to look a bit different than normal. But fear not! If you
Holiday Heritage by Black Southern Belle
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,
Consider These Freshwater Fish for Your Holiday Menu
If you’re looking to add some variety to your holiday cooking, consider using freshwater fish in your dishes. Mullet, trout, bass, and catfish are all great options that can be prepared in a variety of
Holiday Heritage: Food, Thanksgiving, Black Family Traditions
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday for the average African-American family. It is where we give thanks and gather with each other over scrumptious sweet potato pie, collard greens, turkey, fried chicken, candied yams,
Lowcountry Holiday Heritage: Gullah Thanksgiving
When this time of year comes around we often are excited for our family to gather with one another and slightly more excited to dive into a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Today, I am here to
HBCU Travel: Savannah City Guide for a Lowcountry Thanksgiving Getaway
Traveling for the Holidays is a common trend in the African American community. Whether it is traveling back home to your parents home or looking for a quick getaway with your immediate family, coming together
HBCU Alum Remember Memories of Going Home for Thanksgiving
Being a student at an Historically Black College and University is totally an experience like no other. From meeting friends that turn into family to participating in a variety of custom and fashion forward on-campus
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