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Gullah-Geechee Indigo: The Hidden Impact on the Fashion Industry
The story of American indigo begins not in fashion houses but in the hands of enslaved Black Americans who have maintained centuries-old cultivation knowledge to South Carolina’s Sea Islands. This hidden foundation reveals how Gullah-Geechee communities created the economic backbone for America’s first major textile export, influencing everything from colonial trade to contemporary sustainable dye…
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Solange Launches the Saint Heron Library: A Living Archive for Black & Brown Literary Heritage
Solange Knowles understands something fundamental about cultural memory: it’s not just about preservation, it’s about access. And access, historically, has been gatekept. Enter the Saint Heron Library, her latest cultural intervention: a free digital archive and physical lending library dedicated to rare, out-of-print, and first-edition works by Black and Brown authors, poets, and artists. It’s…
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Black Sommeliers Revolutionizing Wine Tourism
The wine industry’s transformation is happening one tasting room at a time, led by Black sommeliers who are rewriting the rules of wine tourism. These professionals aren’t just changing who pours wine but how the entire experience unfolds, bringing fresh perspectives, inclusive approaches, and deep cultural knowledge that’s revolutionizing luxury travel across America’s wine regions.…
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Dev Hynes Returns as Blood Orange with ‘Essex Honey’
In an era of collective grief and fleeting digital trends, Dev Hynes—under his seminal moniker Blood Orange—has returned with a profound meditation on loss, memory, and the healing power of music. His first full-length album in seven years, Essex Honey, is out now via RCA Records The album arrives as Hynes’ most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to…
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Haiti’s Gingerbread Houses: Architecture, Ancestry, and Resilience
Haiti’s Gingerbread Houses—ornate architectural gems blending Caribbean design and heritage. Explore their history, preservation, and travel guide to visiting these living landmarks. IntroductionIn the hills of Port-au-Prince and beyond, a collection of ornate wooden homes tells a story of resilience, artistry, and cultural identity. Known as Haiti’s “Gingerbread Houses,” these architectural treasures date back to…
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Can Japan Keep Up With the Global Demand for Matcha?
A global obsession with matcha has pushed prices to historic highs, but as droughts and extreme heat strain harvests, Japan’s small tea farmers are facing tough questions about sustainability. Matcha’s vibrant green hue has made it a natural social media star. TikTok and Instagram overflow with videos of frothy matcha lattes being whisked in zellige-tiled…
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Surfing the Diaspora Coastlines: From Salvador Brazil to Huatulco Oaxaca
From Salvador, Brazil, to Bocas del Toro, Panama, the overlooked Afro surf communities are shaping wave culture Along the sun-drenched coastlines of the Americas, from the vibrant shores of Salvador, Brazil, to the hidden beaches of Huatulco, Oaxaca, and the legendary waves of Hawaii, Black surf communities have quietly shaped and enriched global wave culture.…
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Creole Garden Design in New Orleans Rewrites Plantation Aesthetics
Creole Garden Design in New Orleans Rewrites Plantation Aesthetics
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How do boutique hotels cater to creative travelers?
Why creatives choose boutique accommodations.
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