Harold Brinkley didn’t start the James Room, but he and his partners had a vision for it. After acquiring it from the previous owners in January of 2020, they set out to create a middle-ground between raucous nightclubs and staid restaurants, catering to a crowd

Becoming President and CEO of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) represents a full circle moment for Cathy Adams. She interned for the Chamber as a college student at Jackson State University, which laid the foundation for a deep understanding of the political,

By Ciara Rouege   Not only is food foundational to Black culture, it’s been a crucial part of building and maintaining Black wealth in America. In the post-Emancipation period and into the 1940s, newly freed Blacks — who were banned from most workplaces — turned their domestic

Apt 4B is Atlanta's coolest Caribbean restaurant

Congratulations to this year's Black Plate Award winners! Diners across the region voted, deciding on the best of the best Black-owned restaurants in the Tri-State area. ⁠⁠Best Newcomer - Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine ⁠Best Cafe - Lips Cafe⁠Best Sweets - BCakeNY⁠Best Brunch - Peaches BrooklynBest International