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.
Transcending The Past To Birth The New Legends Movement
At the top of Black History Month, on February 1, 2021, a new athleisure clothing and accessories company was launched. The name? New Legends Clothing & Apparel. Discover the story behind the elite Tallahassee, Florida-based brand as told by CEO, Audrey Johnson, and find out why it's time for you to claim your title as a New Legend, and take your place in society.
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.
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.
Two Sista Friends With Southern Roots Take a Holistic Approach to Career Development For Women Through The Careerist Project
Get to know the ladies of The Careerist Project and diacover why they created this amazing platform to enhance the professional development of black women!
Southern Startups with Dignity: Introducing Carter’s Crafty Concepts, The Company That’s Taking Arts and Crafts To New Heights With Head Turning, Personalized Tumbler Designs
In the next series of Southern Startups with Dignity, you’ll learn more about Janea Carter and how she created the Spring, TX based tumbler design company, Carter’s Crafty Concepts!
Business Building From Trial and Error With Patrick Mbadiwe of Neighbor's Postal Plus
Learn about how Patrick Mbadiwe was born to do business, and how a layoff from Shell Oil sparked the launch of his own company to serve the small business needs of Cypress, TX and surrounding areas.
Chef Chee Chee Gives A Sneak Peek Into Her Pots With A Virtual Cooking Class
Known for the coined phrase, “Get Out My Pots,” Chef Chee Chee popped the tops to her kitchen pots on Saturday so everyone can come together in spite of COVID-19, to create a finger-licking Memorial Day weekend meal to feed the soul.