Urban Traveler
Traveling While Black
By Travel Noire I grew up in the Southern region of the United States. Contrary to popular perception, race was not a pervasive part of my Southern childhood. In fact, I never really thought much […]
Month: August 2018
Urban Traveler
How To Spend A Day In Black-Owned Miami
By Shontel Horne – No one can deny the beautiful and vibrant Latin influences that can be found in Miami, Florida, but the city also has a deep Haitian and black American history that has […]
Urban Traveler
Oneika The Traveller Shares 5 Tips For Jumpstarting Your Travel Agenda
“I chase the deal, not the destination.” By Zahara Hill Blogger and travel connoisseur Oneika Raymond, who popularly goes by Oneika The Traveller, stopped by The Huffington Post Black Voices’ bi-weekly talk show the “BV Breakdown” ― a […]
Urban Traveler
JetBlue Wants to Fly You Business Class to Europe for Cheaper
By Travel & Leisure CAILEY RIZZO AUGUST 30, 2018 JetBlue has its sights on Europe. In an interview with The Points Guy, President and Chief Operating Officer Joanna Geraghty confirmed that the airline is actively considering […]
Business
FUNdraising Good Times
American values As United States Senator John McCain prepared for this death he wrote a message to America and the world. We share a few of his words as a call to our higher selves, […]
Urban Traveler
Cowford Chophouse is the House!
The name “Cowford Chophouse” is a nod to the original name of Jacksonville, given in honor of the narrow point in the St. Johns River where settlers would ford the river with their cattle. Today, […]
Book Reviews
Michael Huyghue Memoirs Offers Glimpse into Football Life
Former collegiate star, sports agent, and National Football League (NFL) Executive Michael Huyghue appeared at Barnes & Noble for a free book signing and discussion. With the release of his new book, “Behind the Line […]
Greek Life
Gamma Rho Omega AKAs Pray for Cities with a Powerful Word
The ladies of the Gamma Rho Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc. came together for their inaugural International Day of Prayer Observance on Sunday, August 26th at St. Paul AME. The goal […]
Lifestyle
Harpers Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Last weekend, Harvey and Jimmie P. Harper celebrated a feat that not many accomplish – their 60th anniversary. Celebrating with their children, the couple was married August 29, 1958 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Their […]
Community
Free Fitness and Nutrition Classes Offered to Urban Community
By Ywana Allen On Saturday, August 25th, “The Justice League of Fitness” held their 5th Anniversary “I will Workout” class and celebration at the Emmett Reed Community Center. Over 70 people participated in the high-energy, 75-minute […]