Standing at the edge of Lake Idlewild, it wasn’t the water that struck me…this town, once called the “Black Eden,” was one of the few places from the 1910s to the 1960s where Black families could own a lake house, raise their kids, and simply live without asking permission…
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The Most Magical Girls Night Out in Chicago
The Chicago Magic Lounge has been on my Chicago bucket list since the last time I visited Chi-Town, and I am SO glad we finally made it happen. You walk into what looks like an ordinary laundromat, slip through a hidden door behind a wall of washing machines,
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Magical Martha’s Vineyard: Stepping Into Joy
It had been almost a decade since my last visit, but I left feeling more grounded and inspire than I had all summer. Martha’s Vineyard is a must-visit for Black women seeking community, rest, and heritage. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, August on Martha’s Vineyard brings an undeniable energy…
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