5 Tips for Planning a Vacation from Southern Travel Expert
Looking to explore the South this summer or even take a staycation in your hometown, April Flowers Chambers, an experienced travel agent based out of North Carolina is here to help. Learn more about this travel aficionado and her journey to being a small business owner as well as her
Dating Asheville: Exploring The Historic Block with Aisha Adams
Aisha Adams is the program developer behind The Lenoir-Rhyne Equity & Diversity Institute. She is also executive producer of The Asheville View, and the founder of the firm Equity Over Everything. Known for its award-winning farm to table restaurants, eclectic style, and beautiful lush forests tucked away in the scenic
Southern Summer Drink Recipes with the Cocktail Bandits
Today we are featuring a guest post from Cocktail Bandits, a Charleston Based duo, who are food and beverage tastemakers. If you are hosting a party or planning summer event, cocktails are a must and today they are providing drink suggestions and will be teaching how to make these cocktails
Tips to Styling for Summer from Fashion Expert, Adrienne Nixon
Summer is in full swing and is time for hosting and entertaining in the South. Are you looking to add some fun style to your summer wardrobe? We have you covered today with Tips to Styling for Summer from Fashion Expert, Adrienne Nixon. This stylish Black Southern Belle is a Fashion
5 Tips for Hosting a Summer Soiree
Are you hosting a party this summer? Need some inspiration to throw a truly Black Southern Belle chicA�event? Today we have Canaan Marshall giving youA�5 Tips for Hosting a Summer Soiree. Canaan is Macon, GA basedA�floral and event designer who has a knack for Southern-inspired design and a love of
Daughters of the Great Migration Recalling the Sights, Bites & Sounds of Summers Down South
This is the thirtieth anniversary of Spike Lee’s “Crooklyn.” The story was birthed and penned by Joie Lee’s memories of growing up in Brooklyn. One of the most incredible parts of the movie takes place in the South, where the Carmichael family drops off only-daughter Troy to spend the summer
Explore These Southern Fruits We Love By Region
There are some unusual fruits Black southern heritage cooks have known about for years that are often overlooked due to the passage of time, knowledge and location. These are a few of those fruits that can be found in rural areas of the South and in some specialty markets. Some
Black Travel Heritage: Historically Black Beaches in Texas
Does your ideal vacation include endless water, sunny weather, straw brim hats, and stylish outdoor attire? If it does then we are thinking alike. Beaches are some of the best trips to experience and are places in which our culture enjoys. We enjoyed beaches so much that there are a
5 Best Places to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks by Boat
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are a national tradition, and a much-beloved one. But there’s a way to make this spectacular display of patriotism even better: with a boat. Watching fireworks from the water, where you can see them explode right above you and where there’s nothing to block your
Juneteenth Events in Galveston, Texas to Honor the Birthplace of Juneteenth
Galveston, Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth, holds a special place in American history and hosts a variety of events each year to honor this momentous occasion. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce the end of the
5 Juneteenth Food History & Heritage Facts From Food Researcher Robin Caldwell
Juneteenth is right around the corner and one thing we know for sure, food is definitely on the menu for commemorating this holiday. Want to learn more about the food heritage of Juneteenth? We are here to help. With insight from expert food researcher and food publicist, Robin Caldwell, we
Black Heritage Travels: Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Galveston
Galveston-born 70s soul singer Esther Phillips sang, “What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours,” which was not a song about the Texas island though still appropriate in describing June 19, 1865. In 2021, we are able to observe Juneteenth anywhere in the world due to the events of
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Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes :)
