Lifestyle, Society, & Fashion
America Pickers to Film in South Carolina in 2019
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to South Carolina. They plan to film episodes of the hit series America Pickers throughout the region in February 2019. America Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two…
Read MoreNew YouTube Show Entertaining and Educating LGBTQ Youth
By Micha Green, The Afro Advocates for Youth, a national non-profit focusing on young people’s sexual reproductive health and rights, is providing fun-filled entertainment packed with a lesson particularly targeting LGBTQ youth, through the new YouTube show “Kikis with Louie.” “Kiki,” a common term used in the Queer community, is normally a conversational session among…
Read MoreTia Clark’s “Go Crabbing with a Charleston Native” recognized as one of the top Airbnb Experiences in the world
Tia Clark’s Go Crabbing with a Charleston Native Airbnb Experience was recently recognized as one of the top Airbnb Experiences in the world. As a result, Clark was flown to the West Coast and asked to speak before the Airbnb board of directors and honored for being an exceptional host. She also was able to…
Read MoreThe Howard University Ooh La La! Dance Line Wins the #RadiantDanceOff Contest
It’s official, the Howard University Ooh La La! dance line reigns supreme, winning the second annual HBCU Dance #RadiantDanceOff Contest presented by The Radiant Collection from Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) leading feminine protection brands Tampax and Always, in partnership with HBCU Dance Corporation, Inc. This year, the Ooh La La! dance line competed against 19…
Read MoreSummerville Physician Presents Pictures With Black Santa Claus
When you think of Santa Claus, it’s a safe bet that words like “jolly,” “bearded,” and “rosy-cheeked” come to mind. After all, that’s the image of Santa many of us — regardless of age — have grown to know and love, right? On Thursday, December 13, Summerville physician Thomas A. Taylor III, D.C. is closing his…
Read MoreExquisite Enterprises Inc. and Ray DeeZy hosts Oyster Roast & Pop Up Shop in Summerville
By Damion Smalls Multimedia and community consortium Exquisite Enterprises Inc. and rapper Ray DeeZy are inviting the public to join them Saturday, December 8 for the “When It All Boils Down” Oyster Roast & Pop Up Shop at the Shave & Fade Barbershop (1931 North Main Street) in Summerville. Tickets are $25 and can be…
Read MoreFrom Africa’s Emerging Markets Come Emerging Designers
Michelle Obama is well known for discovering and supporting up-and-coming designers from a variety of backgrounds and cultural influences and bringing them to prominence. From Taiwanese-Canadian Jason Wu to Finnish Teija Eilola to Nigerian Maki Oh, the former First Lady has placed a number of designers on the world stage and catapulted their careers forward.…
Read MoreThe Tale of Two Sisters: A Journey to West Africa
By Helen Frazier Less than one month ago, my sister and I traveled to the continent of Africa and visited the nations of Liberia and Ghana. Since this was my first trip visiting the “motherland”, I had no idea that it would take my sister’s knowledge after visiting twice per year for 15 years to…
Read MoreHoliday Movie Night at Hampton Park December 14
Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a family holiday movie night at Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive in Charleston. The event is 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. The movie will begin about 5:30 p.m. The community can vote on the holiday movie via the Charleston Parks Conservancy Facebook page through Dec. 3 (choose from…
Read MoreHow to Create a Holiday Atmosphere at Home
Creating festive cheer at home for the holidays is easy and fun. Here are some great ways to transform your space into a winter wonderland: Get cozy: During the chilly holiday season, decorate with comfort in mind. Light the fireplace. Add throw pillows to sofas. Turn off overhead lamps and use soft lighting instead.…
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