Introducing Down Home Diaries, a blog dedicated to celebrating the simple joys of Black Southern culture. Join us as we share heartfelt stories that inspire warmth and connection while wrapping you in nostalgic moments. Find the beauty in every small-town experience with Down Home Diaries.
Building Black Wealth: From Pensacola And Beyond, BantuCola’s Founder Chris Hendricks Is Creating The Future
Chris Hendricks, husband, father, and man of faith, is the founder of BantuCola and he is determined to remedy the holes and gaps within the infrastructure of black communities in Pensacola, Florida, and across the nation.
This woman makes delicious looking, natural products that nourish melanin-rich skin
Meet the New Jersey native who moved down south and discovered how to make herbal soaps. Read more to learn how she heals melanin skin through her natural skincare line, ES Naturals.
The Need for Unity Inspires This Sisterhood Club To Bring Women Together and Build Self-Confidence
Sisterhood is powerful and Tarra Richmond knows it. That’s why she created Type Girl, Inc. and Good Girlfriend, a safe haven for women to care, share, and express themselves authentically. Read more from Ke’Ke Scott-Tatum to learn more about this community-based sister circle!
This Southern Woman Didn't Like Her Man's Raw Shea Butter, So She Whipped Up Her Own
The raw shea butter her man was using just didn’t do it for Nyoshi Lashae. Learn more about the North Carolina based cosmetics line that enhances skin care for diverse skin conditions.
Small Shop in Spring, TX Gets Major Exposure Through Discover’s Minority Restaurant Initiative
Discover is giving $25,000 awards to Black-Owned Restaurants through its Eat It Forward Program. Baldwin, Louisiana native, Bobby Narcisse, owner of Go Cajun Subs located in Spring, TX is one of them! Read more about his amazing win only at Kin + Dignity Magazine!
Founder of Non-Profit Organization I Am Whole Manifests Her Dream and Turns the Key to Open Arms Boutique
Instead of allowing ADHD to control her destiny, Jacorea Taylor decided to open a non-profit organization to assist others that may be in a similar situation. Come read along as our amazing journalist, Ke'Ke, captures Jacorea's story!
Franny’s Bartending and Event Services Debuts Their Highly Anticipated Frantastic Frangrias
Award-winning journalist, Ke'Ke, and amazing photographer Catherine, traveled to Tomball, Texas, to link up with Franchaskia “Franny” Allen, the owner of Franny's Bartending & Event Services. Join the first black-owned publication to highlight Franny's Bartending & Event Services, as we discuss the business of mixology and Franny's new line of Frangrias!
Southern Startups with Dignity: This Woman Owned Marketing and Networking Agency Based In Montgomery, AL Can Help Grow Your Business Faster
If you’re looking to market your business and join a table created for you filled with professionals that look like you, the Montgomery, AL based agency, Shaxor, LLC can help. Learn more about this woman owned independent marketing and networking agency brought to you by Pensacola, Florida native, La’Queta Savage.