My latest, for Medium: To make the characters feel authentic, executive producer/director Salli Richardson and historical consultant Erica Armstrong Dunbar teamed up behind the scenes of #TheGildedAge. zora.medium.com/hbo-shows-blac…

Chicago Restaurant Week is back for a delicious 15th year, and we discussed it and more during the latest LIVE! Culinary Series. Chalet and Geja's Cafe join us —> theawakening.substack.com/p/get-your-for…

PERIOD. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

My latest for Medium: Popular streaming network assembles one of the most glamorous groups of Black folks I’ve seen in a long time for its first-ever African reality series. zora.medium.com/5-reasons-why-…

Dear Brands, you're too late to pitch #pride ideas and campaigns. 🤦‍♂️ Dear Destinations, did you know it's okay to plan more than a few weeks out? 🤦‍♂️ Dear Me, 🤦‍♂️.

Big thanks to Townsend Media Magic LLC for visiting us and featuring us on her WGN Morning News segment! Come visit us today to find out why! The Pub & The Patio open at 11am for lunch, dinner, and drinks, and The Parlour is open at 5pm for cocktails and cuisine. youtube.com/watch?v=gNpycK…

Put Kandi in charge of She by Sheree and I know that line be dropping next week #RHOA

I love what Kandi said about wanting to even the playing field for black creators who might not necessarily receive opportunities or be given a platform. Not only does she continue to give back, but she always inspires others to keep grinding hard and reach success. 👏🏽 #RHOA

I’m disgusted by Bravo’s #RealGirlfriendsInParis because it allowed a white woman to toss a glass of wine in a Black woman’s face. What is this shit?! And in THIS climate?! 😡😡😡

It’s impossible for me to have empathy for anyone whose car gets towed in Chicago December through April. We are warned right up to the day, plus signs are everywhere. AND those dates never change. It happens every year this time. Don’t be that person!

Black Twitter getting ready for #BlackHistoryMonth

This Virginia Ice Cream Shop Is Worth Planning a Trip Around. Really. bit.ly/3En04UJ via Food & Wine

When Twitter thinks I’m really about to pay for this blue check

I love a great roast thread—but when they’re NOT targeting me. 2 months ago, I experienced similar b/c I responded in thread that I’ve never experienced #racism in #firstclass. My point was perhaps it was airline that was issue & to stop giving them $$ if it happened every time!

Statement from former President Jimmy Carter on the passing of his beloved wife Rosalynn: “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody

You learn very quickly that there is no handbook or rules to being First Lady. Technically, it’s not even an official position. And while there are spoken and unspoken expectations that provide some structure, the role is largely shaped by the passions and aspirations of the

#TheGildedAge Showcases Black-Owned Restaurants in an Era When Black Entrepreneurs Strived to Build Wealth and Recognition 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 theawakening.substack.com/p/the-gilded-a…

I’m so incredibly excited about my first-ever gift guide! This one pays homage to Black and indigenous female penned cookbooks 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾 theawakening.substack.com/p/youll-want-t…