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.

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

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

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,

Gullah Geechee Heritage: Delicious Miss Brown Returns for 3rd Season
Just in time to wrap up summer and head into fall, cook and caterer Kardea Brown is back with a brand-new season of Delicious Miss Brown to share more of her cherished family recipes and

Understanding Black Southern Funeral Food Tradition
In 1988, late Gullah culinary anthropologist and food writer Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor told the New York Times, ”You can’t have a proper funeral without food. When someone dies, the food, the spread, the feast has to

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

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,

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

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

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 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,