

Weekend Guide to Gullah Festival 2025
Looking for something to do during Memorial Day Weekend? How about a getaway to Beaufort for the Original Gullah Festival. This a great way to experience the history of Memorial Day through arts, food, culture and family fun. Check out an itinerary of the events below: Weekend Guide to Gullah

Original Gullah Festival to Debut Revolutionary-Era Exhibit Spotlighting Gullah ContributionsÂ
In honor of its 40th anniversary and in partnership with the South Carolina 250th American Revolution Anniversary Commission, the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina proudly announces the debut of Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Village Exhibition, a groundbreaking new attraction that uncovers the untold stories of Gullah people during America’s

Florida Coastal Home with Modern Style
Coastal living is so unique in the south. We especially love coastal decor. Coastal decor doesn’t mean all white splashes of blue all the time, and Nicole White Quinn shows us just how to add some modern and colorful touches to a home in her Sunrise, FL abode. Take a

Take a Tour of the Green Book Hotel That Relaunched in NC
Following a soft debut in December 2021, The HistoricMagnolia House has officially opened its doors, breathing new life into the property that famously hosted African American travelers and celebrities during the Jim Crow Era in America. In its revitalized state, the boutique hotel serves as a living piece of history

Historical Interpreter, Educator Gaynell Brady on the Beauty of Black Women & the Way We Create ‘Home’
Black women have always cared about a well-appointed and managed home that includes regular cleaning and maintenance to having all of the proper homegoods necessary for entertaining, cooking nourishing meals, and more. Most of what we have learned has been passed down through the generations, particularly from foremothers who worked

Black Heritage Homes: The Smalls Family of Beaufort, SC
Real life American superhero Robert Scott Smalls lived a life that defies all logic given that much of what he achieved began while he was enslaved in South Carolina. His entire life story is inspiring, including his heroics, when at 23, as an enslaved boat pilot for the Confederacy, he

How to Celebrate Black Fathers With a Culturally Inspired Home
Quite a few people don’t think of men and design, but it’s important. Why? Our interior environment sets the mood for how we start and end the day and in today’s environment we need as much peace as we can get. There are several ways to give the gift of

Tips from Haiku Home on Surviving a Southern Summer-Cocktail Included!
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 a Southern Summer with a Cocktail Included. These are tips that every Black Southern Belle

Holidays with Heritage: Black-Owned Gift Guide for Father’s Day
Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift with Southern root in mind? Look no further than these incredible brands that capture the essence of Southern culture and artistry. These products are heirlooms that are a perfect gift for the men in

Black Heritage Decor: How I Learned to Decorate from My Mom
Decorating and maintaining a home is one of the things I love most about growing up in the South. From picking out curtains to setting tables, I grew up taking care of the home and learned so much of what I learned from the women around me. The more I

How to Host a Mother’s Cocktail Party
Hosting a Mother’s Day cocktail party is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor the incredible mothers in your life. With a focus on elegance and a nod to the spring season, incorporating elements like sorrel-infused drinks, floral decorations, exquisite seafood appetizers, thoughtful party favors, and personalized Mother’s Day cards

A Grandmother’s Love: 3 Things I Learned from My Southern Grandmothers
Grandmothers have a special way of doing things that makes everything okay. This is especially true a southern grandmother love and admiration. Today we are featuring the story of Cheyenne Rogers and the influence of all of her Black Southern Belle grandmothers. Cheyenne has shared with us the beautiful images
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