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Two sisters opened a Bed & Breakfast in Detroit
December 8, 2018
Working with a family member even on small projects can be challenging. But imagine trying to renovate a house, decorate it and open it…
Photographer Bruce Talamon captured Black joy in the glory years of Soul and Funk.
December 7, 2018
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White had one name in mind for his memoir photos: Bruce Talamon. The photographer, who has nearly 40…
Meet the Black Architect who designed Duke University 37 years before he could have attended it
December 7, 2018
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the school’s first-ever black graduate.…
Nashville’s Slim & Husky’s Pizza is Opening Two Atlanta Locations
December 7, 2018
North Nashville’s hip-hop-inspired Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria is opening two Atlanta locations in 2019. In addition to 581 Metropolitan Parkway in Adair Park — announced in January…
From Beyoncé to Sorry to Bother You: the new age of Afro-surrealism
December 7, 2018
There he was, dangling into the void. Sinking, arms outstretched, helplessly clawing at the air. Jordan Peele’s satirical horror Get Out introduced us to…
African Tailors You Should Know
December 6, 2018
Anyone who has tried to find reliable African tailors knows it can be a struggle. Finding the right tailor is like finding the right…