From June 11-18, 2023, food enthusiasts and culture connoisseurs will gather for the highly anticipated Black Food & Wine Experience. Now in its sixth year, this unique event embraces the intersection of food, beverage, education, health, and Black culture. This year, the experience will expand its reach beyond Oakland to various locations throughout the vibrant… Continue reading Inside The Black Food & Wine Experience
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Cincha: The BIPOC-Owned Travel Belt You Need
Rolling luggage, duffle bag, handbag, and coat. These are all a part of the burdensome load of items travelers must haul around the airport during their trips. Carrying all of this baggage, how will one free up a hand to take out their passport or wallet while on the move? Ash and James, co-founders of… Continue reading Cincha: The BIPOC-Owned Travel Belt You Need
From Oakland To The World: How Souley Vegan Became A Top Black-Owned Restaurant In The U.S.
Vegan cuisine has been growing year after year around the world, promising to deliver healthy food and, at the same time, consciousness about the protection of the environment and the lives of animals. Since opening, Black-owned vegan restaurant Souley Vegan—located in Oakland (CA)— has been standing out as one of the strongest brands within the… Continue reading From Oakland To The World: How Souley Vegan Became A Top Black-Owned Restaurant In The U.S.
A Look Inside Brittany Barnes’ Oakland-Based Beauty Oasis, GoodBody
On October 2, 2020, Brittany Barnes opened up her beauty bar, GoodBody, in Oakland, California with larger plans to service the predominantly Black community that thrives in the Bay Area city. Barnes’ dreams came to life with a single mission to provide a sanctuary for Black women of all hair types to feel welcomed, celebrated,… Continue reading A Look Inside Brittany Barnes’ Oakland-Based Beauty Oasis, GoodBody
100-Year-Old Black Park Ranger Betty Soskin Shares Her Stories Of Segregation
Betty Reid Soskin has been working as a park ranger since 2007, however, she began telling her story of life during the segregation period four years prior, when she became a consultant to the National Park Service. As 100-year-old Soskin, the oldest active park ranger, explained to The Washington Post, this happened quite accidentally. Soskin… Continue reading 100-Year-Old Black Park Ranger Betty Soskin Shares Her Stories Of Segregation
A Black-Owned Food Collective And Market Has Arrived In West Oakland
Reign Free, founder of The Red Door Catering, launched a new business in West Oakland to assist Black chefs and vendors in starting their business. Black Culinary Collective provides commercial kitchen space for small to midsize food and beverage businesses. From home chefs, food truck owners, and more— Reign created BCC to accommodate those business… Continue reading A Black-Owned Food Collective And Market Has Arrived In West Oakland
Meet The Black Airbnb Host Earning Top Dollars
Dorian Webb is one of few top-earning Black Airbnb host. She has always loved traveling and decided to bring her enjoyment of meeting people to her home in Oakland, California. During an interview with Travel Noire, she discusses more about her inspiration to become a host and what she attributes her success to: Travel Noire:… Continue reading Meet The Black Airbnb Host Earning Top Dollars
Oakland Restaurant, The Damel, Celebrates Afro-Brazilian Cuisine & Gives Back To The Community
Bay Area residents looking for something new to try this Fall should head to Oakland, where Afro-Latin flavors are fresh on the menu. The Damel recently opened a new location in Oakland, California, bringing a multicultural mix of Senegalese, Argentinian, and Brazilian flavors to the Bay area. Senegal born chef-owner Oumar Diuf started cooking at… Continue reading Oakland Restaurant, The Damel, Celebrates Afro-Brazilian Cuisine & Gives Back To The Community
Oakland’s Newest Takeout Spot Is A Food Hub For Black-Owned Pop-Ups
Epic Ventures Test Kitchen is a food hub in Oakland where you can support Black-owned food businesses. With its rotating pop-ups, it’s the perfect place to try something new. Chef Rashad Armstead launched Epic Ventures to help focus on building his Black Food Collective. The Food Network “Chopped” champion created the collective with 10 food… Continue reading Oakland’s Newest Takeout Spot Is A Food Hub For Black-Owned Pop-Ups
March 28 Is Weed Appreciation Day, Here Are 5 Black-Owned Dispensaries To Help You Celebrate
Mark your calendars, because 4/20 is not the only day of the year to nationally celebrate the medicinal and recreational properties of cannabis. March 28 is National Weed Appreciation Day and we would hate for you to miss out on the celebration. Here are a few black-owned dispensaries around the country to ensure you are… Continue reading March 28 Is Weed Appreciation Day, Here Are 5 Black-Owned Dispensaries To Help You Celebrate
7 Of The Best Brunch Restaurants In San Francisco, California
With so many options, brunching in San Francisco is quite the undertaking. From deciding where to eat to enduring long waits, your meal and extra bubbly mimosa better be well worth the effort. Here are some of San Francisco’s newest and hottest brunch spots that are sure to satisfy your late-morning cravings. Tartine Inner Sunset… Continue reading 7 Of The Best Brunch Restaurants In San Francisco, California
Meet The Chef Behind Oakland’s Annual Black Food And Wine Experience
Picture beautiful Black and brown people eating and sipping on amazing dishes and spirits created by some of the best Black chefs, winemakers, and mixologists. That is the scene for the annual Oakland Black Food and Wine Experience created by Chef Mimi four years ago. “I wanted to create something where Black professionals could have… Continue reading Meet The Chef Behind Oakland’s Annual Black Food And Wine Experience
Support These Beautiful Black-Owned Airbnb Rentals Across The Country
It’s not uncommon to hear stories of exclusivity toward black people on Airbnb, causing many people to book their vacation rentals elsewhere. Here are a few black-owned Airbnbs across the country to show your support and hopefully have a positive booking experience. Oak Bluffs 3-Bed Cottage – Oak Bluffs, MA Owner Davlyn is listing her… Continue reading Support These Beautiful Black-Owned Airbnb Rentals Across The Country
Here’s How Much Money You’ll Need To Make To Be Happy In LA, NY, D.C. & Other Major Cities
Thinking about relocating to Los Angeles, Washington D.C. or New York City? Well, a study conducted by Purdue University and GoBankingRates.com has run the numbers and they’ve revealed just how much you’ll have to make to be happy in 50 of the nation’s biggest cities. To come up with these figures, the study pinpoints just how much… Continue reading Here’s How Much Money You’ll Need To Make To Be Happy In LA, NY, D.C. & Other Major Cities
Top Black-Owned Lounges In The Country To Bring In The New Year
Looking for the prefect spot to say goodbye to 2019 and usher in a new year of opportunities and possibilities? These black-owned lounges offer decadent meals, lively entertainment, and a crowd that will feel like family. Era Art Bar & Lounge, Oakland, CA Era combines diverse music, curated collections of contemporary art with boutique cocktails,… Continue reading Top Black-Owned Lounges In The Country To Bring In The New Year