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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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 …
Collaboration is the most intentional thing we can do, this Drink Master uses her platform to build community through collaboration and storytelling. By Sedale McCall (SPOILER ALERT! If you have not watched Drink Masters on Netflix, We will spoil the entire thing in the next paragraph. Stop here, watch it and come back!) More …
“I’m Texas forever, like Bun B” Queen Bey aka Beyonce By Vanessa Charlot As we re-collect our coins from the holidays, let’s continue to evaluate where we spend our hard-earned money and leverage our buying power consciously by supporting black-owned businesses. The category for today is Houston, but if you need recommendations for your …
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Pairing Wine and Culture in Chucktown Written by Gerrard Roberts Your typical Charleston, South Carolina visit probably includes a trip to the Historic City Market, the Battery, or one of the many seafood spots along the water. You might even flex on ’em, and take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage – yes, this …
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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 …
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 …
How to be an Ally for anti-racism & solutions for change Written by Alana Bynes-Richardson and Serena Carter What is Allyship exactly? Let’s dive into this topic of advocating diversity and inclusion for BIPOC communities that are oftentimes marginalized, and most recently targeted by domestic terrorists. During this time of uncertainty, it’s important for …
Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen In the U.S., Mobile, Alabama is the hometown of the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the country. However, New Orleans claims the honorary title for being the carnival’s popular destination and hotspot. Mardi Gras is a celebration rich in cultural tradition, where Black folks are able to …
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How to navigate moving from the U.S. to Ghana Written by Alana Bynes-Richardson and Serena Carter Do you want to know what it’s like living in Africa as an American? Covid-19 may have taken away our traveling privileges, indefinitely, so our experience and opportunities are limited. However, two Americans quarantined in West Africa dispels …
