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 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
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
Holiday Inspiration: Black Thanksgiving Books for Kids
As a new mom, I am always looking for new things to do with my baby. From going to museums, crafting activities and snuggle time, there is always something to explore but I leave the
Holiday Inspiration: Black Thanksgiving Books for Kids
As a new mom, I am always looking for new things to do with my baby. From going to museums, crafting activities and snuggle time, there is always something to explore but I leave the
Thanksgiving Memories from The Gourmet Sweet Potato Cookbook Author
Holiday memories as a child always become a flashback moment when families are preparing to gather. Whether it was the funny moments that always seem to happen when the entire family came together or if
Orange and Blue Fall Inspiration: Fall Tablescape Decor
Fall is here and it is time for the changing of leaves along with changing of home decor. Today we have orange and blue fall inspiration for your fall tablescape decor. Orange and Blue Fall
A Tale of Two Thanksgiving: Black Thanksgiving Traditions
While the South is known for many hearty holiday traditions, the traditions vary from different regions of the South. Some Black Southern Belles have different traditions from the Black Southern Beaus in their lives and
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
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
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