The Historic Dew Drop Inn Reopens In New Orleans, Restoring Decades Of Black Legacy

The newly renovated Dew Drop Inn invites guests to connect with and celebrate the rich Black history that exists within its walls.
Reggae Singer Naomi Cowan On Why She Was Destined To Join The ‘One Love’ Cast

The Jamaica-born artist discusses growing up around Bob Marley and her role as “Auntie” Marcia Griffiths in the Bob Marley: One Love biopic.
How Poet Layli Long Soldier Champions Indigenous Communities

For activist, scholar and artist Layli Long Soldier, Indigenous Peoples’ Day isn’t just another day off.
Kwame Onwuachi’s Family Reunion Is A Chance For Top Black Food Professionals To Commune, Connect And Create

“I can’t think of anywhere else where you get this level of mastery all in one place.”
Chef Alisa Reynolds Invites Us To Broaden Our Definition Of Soul Food

As the host of the new Hulu series, Searching for Soul Food, celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds shares her worldly definition of soul food and inspires a new generation to embrace their history through cooking.
Hotelier Portia Hart On How The Hospitality Industry Can Help Save Our Earth

Opening up a beach hotel off the shores of Cartagena, Colombia helped Portia Hart hone in on her mission to embrace sustainable living. She shares how her vision has fueled a whole movement—not just at her hotel, but in the community at large.
Oakland’s Chef Mimi Is Connecting The Dots Between Cuisine, Community and Culture

The entrepreneur and founder of The Black Food & Wine Experience shares her vision for uplifting other women in the food industry.
Cut To Black: Hollywood Leaders Reflect On How Far We’ve Come For The Culture—And Where We Are Going

Black filmmakers and actors are making a formidable mark on Hollywood. Sweet July spoke to some of the industry’s biggest and brightest, who share what’s working and where there’s room to grow.
Music Matters: The Healing Power of Tunes

Giving yourself the gift of intentional and uplifting music could be exactly what your spirit needs.
Manifest Intentionally With These Vision Board Best Practices

Brittany Diego first learned about the power of vision boards from the book The Secret. Since then, the author, entrepreneur and fashion stylist has never looked back.
While Dreaming Big, Sherri Shepherd Wants You To Also Practice Gratitude

The actress, comedian and motivational speaker has finally “arrived”—and she’s celebrating by giving thanks.
Legacy of Love: Skip Marley Is Building Upon His Musical Family’s Success—On His Own Terms

With the release of his latest single, Skip Marley is fulfilling a mission to spread love and good vibes all over the world. Music isn’t just his legacy—it’s his true love.