Southern Diva Magazine

09/01/2024

In the Southern United States, Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, is celebrated with a unique blend of traditional customs and regional flair. Known for our strong sense of community and hospitality, Southerners often mark the occasion with family gatherings, barbecue feasts, and outdoor activities. One of the defining features of Labor Day in the South is the tradition of hosting or attending community-wide picnics and barbecues....

In the Southern United States, Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, is celebrated with a unique blend of traditional customs and regional flair. Known for our strong sense of community and hosp…

08/09/2024

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While on my usual perusal of the internet, I came across a video posted by Jenee Naylor (If you’re not following her, do so promptly.) and she posted the yummiest looking bag by Hanifa. Hanifa is a…

08/04/2024

HausHold is a home goods brand founded in 2023 by Washington D.C. native Christian Richardson. It is a brand whose goal is to celebrate and uplift Black culture and design. According to their website, "Christian saw the opportunity to showcase the diversity and beauty of Black culture in everyday life. Drawing on over fifteen years of design and illustration experience, she seamlessly weaves The Culture into unexpected mediums, creating a unique and vibrant experience for all."...

HausHold is a home goods brand founded in 2023 by Washington D.C. native Christian Richardson. It is a brand whose goal is to celebrate and uplift Black culture and design. According to their websi…

05/27/2024

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While scrolling on Threads, Kerry Murphy of Main Street & Back Roads, posted the question below. An overwhelming majority suggested Savannah, Ga which is a solid choice, but allow me to add my …

04/30/2024

During the quiet lull between the Christmas holiday and the start of the new year, I did some clearing out of my jewelry collection. I don't wear my real fine jewelry nearly enough as I was always afraid I would lose sentimental pieces. However, it was doing me no good being tucked away, so in the new year, I vowed to wear the gifts others had given me and the pieces I bought myself more often....

During the quiet lull between the Christmas holiday and the start of the new year, I did some clearing out of my jewelry collection. I don’t wear my real fine jewelry nearly enough as I was a…

03/03/2024

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Today Kelly Rowland joins Condé Nast Traveler to share everything she loves about her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Whether you want to try the city’s best l...

11/26/2023

Listen, did you even grow up in the Souh without a slip story? Lol

11/06/2023

Application fees are often one of the biggest barriers in keeping prospective students from applying to colleges and universities they’re interested in attending. The Common Black College Application aims to change that. Founded in 1998 by Virginia State University alum Robert Mason to help break the cycle of poverty, CBCA has been used by over 250,000 students to date and approximately 97% of those have been accepted to at least one member institution (...

Application fees are often one of the biggest barriers in keeping prospective students from applying to colleges and universities they’re interested in attending. The Common Black College Applicati…

11/05/2023

I decided to cut my afro off into a fade hairstyle back in September. I know it seems counterproductive to shave off my air leading into winter, but hey, hats exist. My routine hasn't changed much in terms of products. I have found I reach for the same few so I decided to share. Camille Rose Mint Condition Braid and Scalp Spray…...

I decided to cut my afro off into a fade hairstyle back in September. I know it seems counterproductive to shave off my air leading into winter, but hey, hats exist. My routine hasn’t changed…

09/25/2023

H&M announced they will launch 700 plus beauty products under their H&M Beauty moniker. The range will include makeup, hair and body care products,as well as beauty tools. The range will completely replace the current H&M beauty offerings and will be broken into two collections: a premium beauty line and a conscious range of Ecocert-approved sustainable products (GCI Magazine…...

H&M announced they will launch 700 plus beauty products under their H&M Beauty moniker. The range will include makeup, hair and body care products,as well as beauty tools. The range will co…

09/23/2023

A simple leisurely activity that continues from generation to generation. Porch sittin' is not specific to the South, for every region has its own iteration, but it is definitely something Southerners love to do. I have read and heard conversations about buying a house and ensuring it has a large porch that will accommodate this pastime (I am also one of those people)....

A simple leisurely activity that continues from generation to generation. Porch sittin’ is not specific to the South, for every region has its own iteration, but it is definitely something So…

08/27/2023

By State AlabamaAlabama A&M University- Huntsville- September 30, 2023Alabama State University- Montgomery-October 7, 2023Miles College- Fairfield- October 21, 20203Selma University- Selma-September 22, 2023Tuskegee University- Tuskegee-October 15, 20023ArkansasUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff- Pine Bluff-October 21, 2023DelawareDelaware State University- Dover-October 21, 2023 District of ColumbiaHoward University-October 21, 2023…...

By State AlabamaAlabama A&M University- Huntsville- September 30, 2023Alabama State University- Montgomery-October 7, 2023Miles College- Fairfield- October 21, 20203Selma University- Selma-Sept…

07/29/2023

I'm going to tell a story in which many of you will already know the ending. You go on vacation with your souvenir list, you make time to pick out the perfect trinkets, and you deliver them when you get home only to never see them again. You make think it was a waste, a waste of time and money. In many cases it was....

I’m going to tell a story in which many of you will already know the ending. You go on vacation with your souvenir list, you make time to pick out the perfect trinkets, and you deliver them w…

07/21/2023

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07/18/2023

I love social media for planting brands on my feed that I otherwise may not have discovered. I saw a yummy green top-handle handbag and had to know how to get my hands on it. Unfortunately, it was sold out (and still is), but the bag introduced me to Forest City, Arkansas native, Denishio Murray and his brand Murway. About the Brand: …...

I love social media for planting brands on my feed that I otherwise may not have discovered. I saw a yummy green top-handle handbag and had to know how to get my hands on it. Unfortunately, it was …

07/04/2023

"Black Crossword is a free daily mini crossword puzzle that places emphasis on terms and clues from across the Black diaspora" Black Crossword Image Credit: Black Crossword Someone looking to fill the void of the lack of representation in crossword puzzle culture is New York-based entrepreneur Juliana Pache. With a background that extends from jewelry making to serving as social media director with popular outlets including The Fader, Rolling Stone, and Vice, she was encouraged to create ...

“Black Crossword is a free daily mini crossword puzzle that places emphasis on terms and clues from across the Black diaspora” Black Crossword Image Credit: Black Crossword Someone look…

06/04/2023

I may always call the South home, but I do love to travel. I recently returned from a joyous week in Mexico and one goal while packing why stylish but easy breezy. I bought only necessities for this trip and shopped my closet for the rest. I had several unworn pieces from a few influencer fashion collaborations so there was no need to shop for a week’s worth of looks....

I may always call the South home, but I do love to travel. I recently returned from a joyous week in Mexico and one goal while packing why stylish but easy breezy. I bought only necessities for thi…

05/23/2023

Alice Walker's book The Color Purple is a classic. I remember it being in my mom's personal collection as a child. When it was adapted into a film in 1985, it cemented Celie, Nettie, Mister, Sophia, Shug Avery, and Harpo into our culture, especially Black American culture. Lines from the movie are often quoted and the infamous childlike "patty-cake" scene is often imitated to signify that two people may be apart physically but never separated in their hearts....

Alice Walker’s book The Color Purple is a classic. I remember it being in my mom’s personal collection as a child. When it was adapted into a film in 1985, it cemented Celie, Nettie, Mi…

04/19/2023

Video Credit: Tabitha Brown America's Auntie, better known as Tabitha Brown, took to her Instagram to announce her expanded line of seasonings with McCormick. Her debut spice, Sunshine, sold out a few times (And I have yet to score one!). Now, it has company. Two more spices and three recipe mixes have been added to the lineup. The two spices are Very Good Garlic, a play on Tabitha's famous phrase, "Very Good", and Like Sweet, Like Smokey, a play on another phrase associated with Tabitha, "Like so, like that." The recipe mixes are called Burger Business, Sautee Business, and Taco Business....

Video Credit: Tabitha Brown America’s Auntie, better known as Tabitha Brown, took to her Instagram to announce her expanded line of seasonings with McCormick. Her debut spice, Sunshine, sold …

04/18/2023

There are several popular movements on social media among Black women and one, in particular, pertains to luxury. For many years, Black people as a whole have been excluded from the luxury world. The finer things in life have been associated with the Black elite such as athletes, musicians, and the demographic's top earners. Now that more people are climbing the wealth ladder, more “common folk” have access to luxury goods....

There are several popular movements on social media among Black women and one, in particular, pertains to luxury. For many years, Black people as a whole have been excluded from the luxury world. T…

03/09/2023

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Cover Image Credit: Rovell Gaither

02/16/2023

Music industry multi-hyphenate, Pharrell Williams, has been named Louis Vuitton’s Creative Director of Menswear following the late Virgil Abloh. The position starts immediately and he will show his first collection June 2024 during Men’s Fashion Week. This is great Black History Month fashion news! Image Credit: Getty Images

Music industry multi-hyphenate, Pharrell Williams, has been named Louis Vuitton’s Creative Director of Menswear following the late Virgil Abloh. The position starts immediately and he will show his…

02/02/2023

Today is February 1, 2023 and that marks the beginning of Black History month. Just as a reminder, Black History is American History!

Today is February 1, 2023 and that marks the beginning of Black History month. Just as a reminder, Black History is American History!

01/08/2023

Augusta Mini Theatre is a community arts and life skills school located in Augusta, Ga. They are gearing up for its next production dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This showcase is an annual production, but this year will highlight the work of James Brown., the late great music legend who called Augusta home. Here is what the playwright and owner of the Augusta Mini Theatre as well as two of his students had to say about the production (...

Augusta Mini Theatre is a community arts and life skills school located in Augusta, Ga. They are gearing up for its next production dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This showcase is an annu…

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from Southern Diva Magazine! Diva Chronicles Magazine is now Southern Diva Magazine. The content will remain the same only with the fusion of Southern Black culture. Diva Chronicles was founded in the South, Georgia, specifically, and covered a wide range of topics with the experiences of Black people and other BIPOC people at the forefront as I thought this type of content was still lacking....

Happy New Year from Southern Diva Magazine! Diva Chronicles Magazine is now Southern Diva Magazine. The content will remain the same only with the fusion of Southern Black culture. Diva Chronicles …

01/01/2023

Happy New New Year! A new year brings new beginnings. With that being said, Diva Chronicles is now Southern Diva Magazine! The content will remain the same only with the fusion of Southern Black culture. Diva Chronicles was founded in the South, Georgia specifically, and covered a wide range of topics with the experiences of Black people and other BIPOC people at the forefront as I thought this type of content was still lacking....

Happy New New Year! A new year brings new beginnings. With that being said, Diva Chronicles is now Southern Diva Magazine! The content will remain the same only with the fusion of Southern Black cu…

12/31/2022

Growing up in the south, my mother was just as superstitious as she was religious. I still loosely hold on to a few I grew up with. There are three key superstitions on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day that she was serious about. Even when I lived away from home, she would call to ensure I was following the cardinal rules....

Growing up in the south, my mother was just as superstitious as she was religious. I still loosely hold on to a few I grew up with. There are three key superstitions on New Year’s Eve and New…

12/03/2022

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a unique group of higher education institutions, mainly in the South, that were founded during a time Black students were not allowed to attend predominately white institutions (PWIs) solely due to their skin color. Please note, this does not mean these schools were exclusively Black, because they never were. Many other races and ethnicities have and still do attend HBCUs....

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a unique group of higher education institutions, mainly in the South, that were founded during a time Black students were not allowed to att…

11/27/2022

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11/20/2022

Video Credit: Blessed Little Bungalow Amber Guyton is an Atlanta, Georgia-based interior designer that recently turned her talents into creating a sanctuary of her own. Watch while she gives a tour of her colorful, art-infused, bungalow.

Video Credit: Blessed Little Bungalow Amber Guyton is an Atlanta, Georgia-based interior designer that recently turned her talents into creating a sanctuary of her own. Watch while she gives a tour…