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May 16 2017

Chocolate Travels: Relaxing and of course Wine Rideau at Vineyards

While out and about during our Chocolate Travels, and celebrating a milestone birthday, we made it a point to visit the award-winning winery, Rideau Vineyards in Solvang, CA. Nestled in the hills of the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, Rideau Vineyard is an extraordinarily relaxing vineyard for wine tasting and dining. Although, California has thousands of relaxing wineries […]

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Mar 11 2017

Sunday Brunchin’ on The Patio is the Spot

If you’re looking for a brunch place with a cool atmosphere, The Patio on Goldfinch is the spot. Located in Mission Hills, off of Washington Street this is the second Patio restaurant in San Diego, with the first being located in Pacific Beach. I must admit, we were impressed as soon as we walked through the

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Mar 6 2017

Two African American Women Pilots From Delta Airlines Make History

Women’s History Month has started off on a very positive note for Delta Airlines. The airline announced on their website that two women made history last week from Delta by being the first two black female pilots to fly together in a cockpit. Atlanta based first Officer Dawn Cook reached out to fellow pilot Stephanie Johnson after

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Oct 10 2016

The USVI’s are the Beyoncé of the Caribbean

“Why would you go all the way to the USVI when you already live in paradise?” That’s what a few fellow travellers asked me this past week when I was in The United States Virgin Islands. My answer? “The water isn’t the same color of blue in California.” Listen, I love to travel but that

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Sep 23 2016

NAMM TEC Awards: Sinbad Returns as host for 32nd Annual

The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical and Creative Achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight year as host. The NAMM TEC Awards are bestowed annually in celebration of the pro audio community by recognizing the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind today’s sound

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Sep 23 2016

Oprah Winfrey: “Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History is a People’s Museum”

The Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and culture officially opens to the public Saturday, September 24, 2016. In an interview this morning, one day before it opens on CBS Morning News, Winfrey said, “It is moving and profound.” “I’m actually a dancing emoji today, a dancing emoji. I’m sooo happy!” Winfrey shouted, dancing in front of the

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Aug 2 2016

Museum in Texas Honors Legacy of Black Doctor

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.” Dr. James Lee Dickey. What a beautiful and poignant quote by a man whose name often comes up in conversation with my mother. After recently taking a trip with her down to Austin, Texas, I now know why the name Dr. Dickey

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Jul 17 2016

It’s National Ice Cream Day!

Yes, that’s right – today, July 17th, is National Ice Cream Day! We stumbled upon this list of a few black owned ice cream shops via Official Black Wall Street , and we are so thrilled to support them. Check out a few places on the list below, and if you’re in their city, stop by!

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Jun 24 2016

McDonald’s® 365Black® Star-Studded Awards Kick off Essence

The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.

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Jun 14 2016

Seven Travel Blogs That Inspire Us to See More

With Summer just right around the corner now is the perfect time to start planning for a vacation. Whether you enjoy traveling to faraway locations, or staying close to home making it a staycation, there are a number of African American travel blogs that will give you some ideas on where to go. Check out seven below

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