How to Have a Good Day in South Central LA
“The truth is, crafting a good day—even a close-to-perfect one—in South Central LA is far less elusive than the rap song would lead you to believe.” Read more.
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50 Best Places to Travel in 2021
“Running along the southeastern coast of the U.S. are the Sea Islands, a chain of over 100 tidal and barrier islands spanning from Florida to North Carolina. The marshy region is also home to the Gullah Geechee Corridor, a 12,000-square-mile National Heritage Area — the cultural homeland of the Gullah Geechee people, descendants of enslaved
Wading Through History At American Beach, Florida’s First Black Beach Resort
“RECREATION AND RELAXATION WITHOUT HUMILIATION.” That was the slogan Abraham Lincoln Lewis gave to his self-proclaimed American Beach, after he purchased 200 acres of seashore along Florida’s northeastern coast in 1935. “ To read on, click here.
Why We Need To Stop Conflating Sleep With Rest
“Sleep was my first coping mechanism. My mom likes to tell stories of how, as a toddler, I would protest unwanted visits with relatives by taking a well-timed nap.” To read on, click here.
Are You Suffering From Touch Hunger During Social Distancing?
“Lack of human touch during social distancing can have a significant health impact. Here are five ways you can act against it.” To read on, click here.
Unusual Things To Do In Oaxaca
“Boring simply doesn’t exist in Oaxaca. Every corner of this Mexican city reveals vibrant street murals, inventive cuisine, and spontaneous parades that delight the senses. Here’s your ultimate guide.” To read on, click here.
Here’s Why Historically Black Cemeteries Need To Be Protected As Landmarks
“Over the years, many historically Black cemeteries have fallen into disrepair, with oil and real estate companies eyeing those lands for development. The people buried in these makeshift graveyards were denied a voice while living, but now their descendants are championing on their behalf and demanding that these sites be preserved so that their
Broke L.A: No Money, No Problems
May 4, 2016
Gallery
If I’m honest, my afternoon before BROKE LA started off pretty rough.
Dearly Beloved: How Prince Helped Us Get Through this Thing Called Life
April 22, 2016
Article
I guess at 30 years old I’m technically considered a millennial. I wasn’t of the privileged generation that got to see acts like David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, and of course, Prince, in their hip-thrusting, pre-Jehovah’s Witnessing glory days. No, my generation learned those artists as we grew up, their songs tempting us from behind older
Lessons from Envision: How Costa Rica Helped Me Embrace Turning 30
March 21, 2016
Article
I’ve never had much of an age complex. Throughout childhood my mother would often remind me, “Either grow old or die young, those are your only options.”