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.

Karla Scipio 8/4/21 Karla Scipio 8/4/21

Health Inequities and the Importance of Self-Care

Where you’re born, live, work, and play can determine how long you live. In this article, you’ll learn more about the health inequities surrounding the southern black community and how you can tackle them by practicing self-care.

Keisa Frugé 3/5/21 Keisa Frugé 3/5/21

10 Resources for Black Health & Wellness

The need to close the health-wealth gap among the southern black community has never been more important. In this article, Keisa Frugé, breaks down 10 resources that’ll help us do just that.

Keisa Frugé 12/18/20 Keisa Frugé 12/18/20

Emotional Eating: Gaining Control Over Harmful Eating Habits

Emotional eating is a hidden eating disorder in the black community. If the constant urge to eat is weighing you down, learn how to gain control over this unhealthy eating habit.