It Takes a Village to Awaken a Community By Gerrard Roberts How do you navigate a system that was developed without considering your community? The answer is you don’t. You must embrace your individualism and know that you are not required to play by the rules of the past. Through intentional collaboration, communities can …
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This international traveler wants to see help black people going abroad. As Erykah Badu says “One day all them bags gon’ get in your way, so pack light on your travel journey.” By Gerrard Roberts Calling himself the backward nomad for his first name, Damon, spelled backward,Damon Chivers was born to be a free …
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Spice Up Your Life This Valentine’s Day By Gerrard Roberts Valentine’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to get into your romantic side. Holiday shopping can be exhausting. What do you get the person who has everything? How do you ensure your gift idea isn’t played out? How do you avoid breaking the …
To Tip or Not to Tip, That is the Question By Gerrard Roberts Traveling can expand your horizons and provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences. However, all this traveling can put you in the middle of some interesting situations in the service industry. Have you ever questioned how much you should tip when bar hopping? Do you …
Sugar, spice, and everything nice. These wine cocktails will make you feel like a Drink Master. By Gerrard Roberts If you haven’t watched the Netflix series Drink Masters, you are missing out on premium content. Drink Masters is a competition reality show that highlights some of the world’s most creative and innovative mixologists. The …
Dry January doesn’t have to be bland, so here are suggestions to help expand your palate during your alcohol fast. By Gerrard Roberts Drinking wine is often a communal activity that brings together a diverse group of people. From the harvester and vintner to the sommelier that makes the recommendation, a bottle of wine …
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Easy Pet Travel with Your Road Dog (Furry Friends) By Gerrard Roberts Have you stumbled across the Black People Pet’s Instagram page? If so, you would know it’s not only a series of comical masterpieces but also shines a light on the fact that pets can wiggle their way into any family’s heart. Even …
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Maintain your healthy living with these black-owned travel essentials. By Gerrard Roberts The holidays can be an emotional roller coaster, reuniting with friends and family, reminiscing about old times, and trying to convince your grandma that you do have enough food on your plate. Therefore, it’s essential to pause and think ahead about how …
Growing seeds of strength through a plant-based eating lifestyle. By Gerrard Roberts Larenz Tate and Nia Long are accomplished artists that have created some of the most nostalgic films for the Black community. There hasn’t been a line smoother than on the big screen since Darius Lovell, played by Tate, said, “I’m the blues …
Turnip For What? Plant-Based Eating in the Black Community Read More »
From center stage to behind the scenes, Gabrielle is combining dance and wine across the east coast. By Gerrard Roberts Gabrielle Tull Spore is an Assistant Professor of Dance at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, and an avid wine enthusiast. As an Afro-Latina woman, Cha Cha, Rumba, Contemporary Jazz and Salsa principles are …
Using a food and wine pairing in Evans, GA to demonstrate the versatility of Black-owned wine. by Gerrard Roberts Do you remember food from your childhood that you’ve vowed never to eat again? Maybe you are like Nate from the movie Crooklyn and will never eat black-eyed peas. Swearing off a particular wine varietal …
A Black woman winemaker pursuing authenticity and inspiration through The Roots Fund, Naked Wines, and visual art. By Gerrard Roberts Kyle Burke is an artist with fantastic style and undoubted grace. Supported by a village of family and mentors, she has continued to challenge herself to pursue avenues that are authentic and inspired by …
