Born in Hampton County, SC, Vertamae Smart-Grovenor, was a culinary legend well before her time. This SC Lowcountry native is a Gullah Cooking legend who explore the history, legacy, and preservation of Gullah cuisine. This…
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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.…
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Although I am a Lowcountry coastal girl, I love nothing more than enjoying the views of the mountains of Appalachia during the fall and winter months. My father used to take us to the Blue…
View PostAlthough I am a Lowcountry coastal girl, I love nothing more than enjoying the views of the mountains of Appalachia during the fall and winter months. My father used to take us to the Blue…
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Love good food and love to travel? Head down to the Gullah Food Fesitval in Hilton Head Island, SC hosted by the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head. This is a perfect event to spend the…
View PostLove good food and love to travel? Head down to the Gullah Food Fesitval in Hilton Head Island, SC hosted by the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head. This is a perfect event to spend the…
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Looking for something to do or a last-minute trip for Labor Day? You should check out the Labor Day Celebration at the Historic Penn Center. My husband I love visiting Penn Center for the beauty…
View PostLooking for something to do or a last-minute trip for Labor Day? You should check out the Labor Day Celebration at the Historic Penn Center. My husband I love visiting Penn Center for the beauty…
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The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail tells the stories of the struggles of African Americans in Louisiana who fought for the rights of citizens to have political and social freedom and equality. Qualifying sites must have…
View PostThe Louisiana Civil Rights Trail tells the stories of the struggles of African Americans in Louisiana who fought for the rights of citizens to have political and social freedom and equality. Qualifying sites must have…
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Looking for somewhere to travel and explore this holiday season? We suggest you visit Beaufort, SC and explore their Holiday Sea Island Celebration. Full of arts, culture, history, heritage and more, this series of holiday…
View PostLooking for somewhere to travel and explore this holiday season? We suggest you visit Beaufort, SC and explore their Holiday Sea Island Celebration. Full of arts, culture, history, heritage and more, this series of holiday…
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School is back in session and the class of 2023 is here. One of the most memorable experiences of college life is moving into your dorm. You are nervous and so are your parents (maybe…
View PostSchool is back in session and the class of 2023 is here. One of the most memorable experiences of college life is moving into your dorm. You are nervous and so are your parents (maybe…
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The Colour of Music Festival announces the Columbia SC début of Colour of Music Festival ‘Petit’ September 11-15, 2019 at Allen University, Chapelle Auditorium, 1530 Harden Street, Columbia SC, a five-day festival featuring black classical…
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HBCU Tailgate season is here. Summer is coming to an end and before we know it Autumn will be here. If you can’t make it back to your alma mater, why not host a tailgate…
View PostHBCU Tailgate season is here. Summer is coming to an end and before we know it Autumn will be here. If you can’t make it back to your alma mater, why not host a tailgate…
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History of American Beach from AmeliaIsland.com The driving force behind the conception of American Beach was Abraham Lincoln Lewis, one of the original founders in 1901 of Jacksonville, Florida’s Afro-American Life Insurance Company. Lewis was a man…
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Charlana Thomas Quiovers’ voice is as warm and hospitable as one would expect from a native of Mobile, Alabama. She says “moh-beel” gently and in a way not to correct a Northerner’s inclination to mispronounce…
View PostCharlana Thomas Quiovers’ voice is as warm and hospitable as one would expect from a native of Mobile, Alabama. She says “moh-beel” gently and in a way not to correct a Northerner’s inclination to mispronounce…
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2019 marks Charleston’s 36th annual MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for many years, the MOJA Arts Festival promises an…
View Post2019 marks Charleston’s 36th annual MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for many years, the MOJA Arts Festival promises an…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two concurrent exhibits, Without Regard to Sex, Race, or Color by Andrew Feiler and HBCUs: Creating Power Through Education by Synthia SAINT JAMES, on view at City Gallery August 23 through…
View PostThe City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two concurrent exhibits, Without Regard to Sex, Race, or Color by Andrew Feiler and HBCUs: Creating Power Through Education by Synthia SAINT JAMES, on view at City Gallery August 23 through…
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Are you an avid lover of the arts? Do you enjoy immersing yourself in different cultures? How about losing track of time with hands-on activities? If yes, Dunwoody has just the spots for you and…
View PostAre you an avid lover of the arts? Do you enjoy immersing yourself in different cultures? How about losing track of time with hands-on activities? If yes, Dunwoody has just the spots for you and…
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Summer is in full gear and it is time to start getting homes ready for fall and holiday season. One way to transform your home without a full renovation is by adding wallpaper. Today we…
View PostSummer is in full gear and it is time to start getting homes ready for fall and holiday season. One way to transform your home without a full renovation is by adding wallpaper. Today we…
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Warning! Strictly stunning, is the dress code. Tuesday, August 20th until Sunday, August 25th are the dates to save. This is an event sponsored by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, and it is…
View PostWarning! Strictly stunning, is the dress code. Tuesday, August 20th until Sunday, August 25th are the dates to save. This is an event sponsored by the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, and it is…
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Southern food heritage is one of my favorite topics. So much of southern food heritage is linked to and should be credited to African American women. From the preparation, gardening, techniques and more, the matriarchs…
View PostSouthern food heritage is one of my favorite topics. So much of southern food heritage is linked to and should be credited to African American women. From the preparation, gardening, techniques and more, the matriarchs…
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There is nothing better than brunch in the South. I have such wonderful and cherished memories of Sunday Brunch after Easter service and hanging out with my family on my grandfather’s property in the woods…
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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:…
View PostAll 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:…
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The African Methodist Episcopal Church is the first independent Protestant denomination to be founded by black people. The church plays a huge role in the influences of black culture and the background of black heritage.…
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities have some of the most beautifully rich campuses. Walking across the campuses alone, leave you feeling like a part of history, as the serene scenery passes your sight with your…
View PostHistorically Black Colleges and Universities have some of the most beautifully rich campuses. Walking across the campuses alone, leave you feeling like a part of history, as the serene scenery passes your sight with your…
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NEW ORLEANS — Now on view at Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Art Showcase, presented in collaboration with the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links,…
View PostNEW ORLEANS — Now on view at Ogden Museum of Southern Art is the annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Art Showcase, presented in collaboration with the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links,…
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Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, born on August 18, 1872 near Talbotton, GA, is the founder of Voorhees College. An HBCU in Denmark, SC, that proudly holds its title of being the only school standing, founded by…
View PostElizabeth Evelyn Wright, born on August 18, 1872 near Talbotton, GA, is the founder of Voorhees College. An HBCU in Denmark, SC, that proudly holds its title of being the only school standing, founded by…
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