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Black Art from Katherine Roundtree We Love
Looking to add some classic southern style art to your home? Today we have you covered with a curated list of some of our favorite black art from renowned artist, Katherine Roundtree. Her work is
Inspired By Nature: How to Add Green to Your Home
Love the outdoors but not the bugs? I completely understand. In the South, the landscape is beautiful but the humidity and bugs are not. Why not bring nature into your home. Today we have tips
Three Black Women Firsts in Thoroughbred Horse Racing
On May 17, 1875, ten years after all enslaved Africans were freed by the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Oliver Lewis became the first jockey to win the first-ever Kentucky Derby. Lewis was African
Three Southern Barkeeps (Re)Imagine Cocktails fit for a Kentucky Derby Celebration
We will call the activity “Drinking the Derby,” and envision ourselves dressed in finery that we would not ordinarily wear in color combinations we closed our eyes to pull together, while drinking delicious cocktails created
Black Owned Alcohol Brands for a Front Porch Party
As the temperature continues to rise more and more we realize the enjoyment we had while hanging outside with family and friends. Instead of being cooped up near the fireplace, now is the time to
How to Wear Pink and Chartreuse: Derby-Inspired Style for Spring
Spring fashion often brings vibrant colors and fresh styles to the forefront, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a nod to the Kentucky Derby? This iconic event is not just about
Black Miami Heritage: Miami African American History Books
Black Miami Heritage: Miami African American History Books Black Miami in the Twentieth Century (Florida History and Culture) The first book devoted to the history of African Americans in south Florida and their pivotal role
6 Grants Awarded to Historic Southern Site with the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
On July 6, 2018, the National Trust announced its first class of grant award recipients in conjunction with the newly established African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at a gathering of hundreds of thousands of people at
Clotilda: Historic Discovery in Africatown, Alabama
This May, the remains of the last known slave ship to reach America, Clotilda, were discovered near the historic river neighborhood of Africatown. A historic district and ancestral grounds for African Americans near Mobile, Alabama.
Southern Vacation Guide of Savannah, Georgia
Have you ever traveled to a location that truly has a story to tell and is full of historic value? If not, then Savannah, Georgia is the ideal place that holds true to the southern
6 New Orleans African American History Books to Read
Love history and learning about southern culture especially from the Crescent City. We have the perfect book list for you to add to your library collection. Check out our favorite New Orleans African American History
8 African American History Books for Children
We love babies in the South and a Black Southern Belle o loves teaching them African American History Books. Today we are giving you some resources for storytime with your babies. To get your book
