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
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
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
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