Isn’t it poetic justice that we’ve become obsessed with a show about obsession? By Monique Bell, Ph.D. Social media is abuzz with debate and reflection on the Swarm TV series, found on Amazon Prime Video. The Internet hasn’t seen such fervor over a show with a predominantly Black cast since the surreal “Atlanta” ended its …
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Maryam Ahmed’s vision to empower people to experience wine travel differently shined a spotlight on Columbia Valley, Washington’s Walla Walla wine region. by Maryam Ahmed Powered by my business, Maryam + Company, Field Blends is a five-day immersive food and wine travel experience that connects the Epicurious to the local community and land. It …
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The LatinX Wine Summit is creating a space to acknowledge the contributions and celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanics in Wine. Written by Roberto Rivera Last year, during Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanics in Wine and Uncorked & Cultured debuted The LatinX State of the Wine Industry Summit hosted by Gabriela Fernandez of KVON’s The Big …
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Black wine professionals across the country received their roses at the Wine + Culture Fest. Written by Lauren Clark The 2022 Wine and Culture Fest came to Atlanta, Georgia in August. The event is run by The Hue Society, founded by change agent and sommelier Tahiirah Habibi in 2017, as part of an initiative …
No more cervezas with your tacos, here’s an easy vegan recipe paired with wine. Written by Monique Copeland IT’S TACO TUESDAY!! So, where to begin? We all know, that wine goes with everything right? Friends, family, brunch, dinner, and celebrations – just about any and every occasion. But wine is best served with moments …
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Growing your palate beyond California’s favorite brand Written by Alana Bynes-Richardson Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Stella Rosa, either you love it or hate it… There’s been an ongoing online debate in the wine community questioning if Stella Rosa is “real” wine. Whether you’re a novice or wine connoisseur, you like what you like – …
Top 9 Black-Owned Wine Shops in the U.S. Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen We’re raising a toast to African American contributors in wine by spotlighting some outstanding Black-owned wine shops and providing a destination to foster the community of Black entrepreneurs in the 3-tier wine distribution chain. Whether you’re a wine …
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Stellenbosch’s first tasting room featuring Black-owned wine brands Written by Jennifer White Meet the team at The Wine Arc, Capetown’s newest tasting room featuring Black-owned wine from South African winemakers. (Photo courtesy of SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit) Finally… A beautiful, modern, public tasting room in Cape Town, South Africa that honors and celebrates …
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Living the Expat Life with Faye Tillery Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen The worldwide grassroots movement that arose last summer in defiance of systemic racism and police brutality, nurtured the concentration of Black innovation and Black Americans exiting America to move abroad. In the early 1900s, Marcus Garvey urged African Americans to embrace their …
Overcoming obstacles as a Black male in a white-dominated marketplace Written by Alana Bynes-Richardson In the current climate, the lack of diversity is getting increasingly obvious in certain spaces; especially those that are seen as affluent or luxurious. The wine industry is definitely at the top of that list. Thankfully, today the boats of inclusion …
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How to Experience Black Napa Valley Written by Dr. Monique Bell Photography by Lightspeed Films/Erin Malone Napa Valley, California holds a storied place in the imaginations of wine connoisseurs and novices alike. The wine region’s lore is quintessentially “American,” with facets of pioneering, agrarian roots, can-do attitude, and innovation. As is the case with …
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Celebration, Elevation, and Reconciliation for Our Ancestors Written by Stacy Lloyd Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Juneteenth: a celebration of liberation and African-Americans’ true freedom from enslavement in the United States. Now a federally-observed holiday, June 19th beckons us to take a bow to our ancestors. Freedom Day, as Juneteenth is also known, is a …
