From the Mississippi Delta to the Gulf Shores, all across the South, there is a strong heritage of Blues Culture. From the heritage food, entrepreneurship and artistry, Black Women have been at the forefront from the beginning to now. Want to learn more? Check out our content below?
Black Music Heritage: The Queens of Southern Soul
By the time Aretha Franklin walked into FAME (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1967, a long line of Black southern soul singing women had laid the groundwork for her success. FAME
Black Music Heritage: Zenobia Powell Perry, HBCU Alum and Arkansas Native Leaves a Musical Legacy
As Black Southern Belles, we understand that we are able to carry various titles and succeed in each of them. From serving as a skillful writer to a creative decorator, Black Southern Belles are able
Black Women in Blues: Mississippi Blues Trail Women
The preeminent Black journalist and educator, Bill Maxwell, wrote about being a kid counting the days until he was old enough to go to Junior’s, a juke joint in Webster, Florida. He described the backwoods
Black Women in Blues: The Women Who Served Food, Drinks with a Side of Good Music
They were impresarios. You’ll find their fingerprints in the annals of Black music history, most times on the back pages. Yet, Black women engaged in the business of entertainment, performing any number of functions, chief
Legends of the Blues: 5 Black Women of the Blues Era
All of these unique women influenced their culture and many to come. All of their work is just as phenomenal as they have proved to be. Explore the history of these Legends of the Blues:
Black Women Juke Joint Owners and Food Heritage
With a renewed interest in juke joints, it is good to understand the origins, the elements, and the owners. And some of those owners were enterprising Black women. What exactly is a juke joint? Polite
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,
Black Millionaires, Entrepreneurs & the Middle Class: American Beach, Florida Heritage Books to Explore
American Beach is one of the most important places in African American history. This historic Florida coastal retreat was home to black millionaires, entrepreneurs, and a thriving middle class. Now a part of the St.
Mardi Gras Heritage: Black Women Chefs in the Gulf Coast
Taste and flavor are what make Mardi Gras cuisine such a memorable experience. From New Orleans, to Mobile, Alabama to Pensacola, Florida, Mardi Grad meals are a mainstay in many communities. Certain dishes are classic
Black Thanksgiving Heritage: Thanksgiving Traditions in the Gulf Coast
Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner and families all across America are excited, and they are planning their holiday meal and family activities. Some will travel by plane, train, or automobile to visit their
HBCU Entertaining: How to Celebrate the Bayou Classic
Tailgating season is coming to an end but the fun is not over. One of the largest events during the HBCU football season is the Bayou Classic held in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you can’t
African American Beaches: Books to Learn About the Black Coastal South
As a Lowcountry native, I have a special place in my heart for southern coastal lands. From the beaches to the marshes and the bayous, there is something special about growing up in the coastal
