or decades, our community has drawn strength and empowerment from the understanding that we have a beautiful history outside of our collective enslavement and oppression. Black parents and elders frequently encourage younger generations to draw on the power of the great African kings and queens that we herald from. This narrative has become integral to … Read more
Black-owned Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley now has a new location in Washington, D.C. With sister locations in Dallas and Chicago, the upscale restaurant, which serves Southern comfort food, opened in “Chocolate City” on June 16, 2023. Able to accommodate up to 200 diners, the Instagrammable location has been an immediate success, ensuring Kelley that his decision to open … Read more
ow far are you willing to travel to reignite excitement and creativity in your life? Robin Allison Davis was willing to uproot her cozy life in Harlem, where she thrived as a television producer, and journey across the ocean to relocate to Paris, the legendary mecca for artists all around the globe. But Paris wasn’t … Read more
When two captains discovered an island after being blown off course during a storm in 1419, they named it Madeira – the Portuguese for wood – due to the abundance of trees. As we landed there, we remarked about the same thing. We had survived the infamously ropey landing into Madeira thanks to Jet2.com – … Read more
MARIELLE SEGARRA, HOST: You’re listening to LIFE KIT… (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SEGARRA: …From NPR. Hey. It’s Marielle. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SEGARRA: It is truly annoying to be on vacation and have to buy something you already have at home ’cause you forgot to bring it. But what’s worse, that or coming back from a trip … Read more