Charlotte Family, Have You Heard of Archive CLT?

Are you in the Queen City and looking for a cafe with good vibes, people, and culture? Then check out Archive CLT. Located in West Charlotte, Archive CLT is a vintage enthusiast cafe that celebrates Black history and culture. In addition to coffee, sandwiches, pastries, hot teas, and a variety of items—vintage photography, posters, HBCU…

SOOFA Ranch Presents…Therapeutic Horseback Rides!!!

Mental health is defined as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. How we as humans think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices all fall under this umbrella. Receiving counseling (therapy) for mental health issues is extremely important, but it’s not one-dimensional; there are multifaceted ways to heal from trauma. And I…

Snake Breeding on the Rise in Burundi

To combat economic discrepancies that stem from the coronavirus pandemic, a new business is emerging in the East African country of Burundi—snake breeding. Many Burundians view snakes as a demonic symbol, with only the boldest men daring to attack them. However, breeding has become a viable source of income for those practicing this profession. Deo…

TB’s Mobile Detailing

Carolina Family, particularly those of you in Gaston County, are you in need of any detailing services? Well, I recommend TB’s Mobile Detailing. Founded by Thadus Benton, TB’s Mobile Detailing is a veteran-owned business that offers a variety of detailing services. They work on everything from Coupes, Sedans, Small SUVs, Trucks, and Large SUVs. Some…

Omar Tyree Presents…Hot Lava Entertainment!

New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, who’s most known for his classic novel Flyy Girl, is transitioning from the publishing world to a career in film and music. How so, you might ask? With Hot Lava Entertainment. Hot Lava Entertainment, LLC. will take Tyree’s popular books, original screenplays, and music and produce cultural films…

Free Inter-African Trade Update

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)—originally set to begin in July but postponed because of COVID-19—will now start January 1st, 2021. The following update comes from Africa News. AfCFTA has been signed and ratified by all 55 African Union states except Eritrea, and its plan will increase intra-trade on the continent by 6% by…

Poverty On The Rise for Ghanian Cocoa Farmers?

In a previous post, I highlighted Ghana and Ivory Coast’s success as the world’s top two cocoa growers. Well, an update, by way of Africa News, may change that narrative, especially for its farmers. Ghanian cocoa farmers are becoming discouraged with their crops, advising that they are low on returns and struggling to break free…

Supply-N-Demand

Toys, games, athletic equipment, indoor and outdoor appliances, pet products. Does that sound like something that you need? If so, I’d recommend checking out Supply-N-Demand. Based in Atlanta, GA, Supply-N-Demand offers apparel, electronics, sporting goods, toys, and more. For more information, check out their official website. You can also stay connected on Facebook and Instagram….

Samoha African Cuisine

Greetings All, An afternoon drive around the Queen City led me to an unexpected gold mine, Samoha African Cuisine. Based in Charlotte, NC, Samoha African Cuisine is a Nigerian restaurant that serves fresh and authentic African dishes. Jollof rice, tilapia, chicken, oxtail, spinach, fried plantain, and beef stew are just a few options that will…

P.O.P Publishing

As those of you who’ve been following this blog already know, I’m an avid reader. And I came across a publishing company that I wanted to share for any aspiring authors out there. P.O.P Publishing Founded by Best-Selling Author Shannon Anderson, P.O.P Publishing (Power of Purpose Publishing) offers high-quality service for all of their authors….

Dr. O.J.’s Organic Juice

Greetings Folks, About six years ago, I started juicing. No, not “that” kind of juicing…the one with fruit and vegetables. I figured it would be a great way to kick off my mornings or drink before workouts. Not taking it too seriously, I soon discovered that there were some serious health benefits attached to it;…

GotSeaMoss

Greetings All, In a previous post, I highlighted some of the health benefits that come with eating sea moss. Containing 92 out of the 102 minerals that our body needs, sea moss has magnesium, potassium, iodine, sulfur, calcium, iron, selenium, folates, fiber and copper, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin, beta carotene, pectin, taurine, bromine, and manganese. Eating…