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Darius Rucker
A Sweet Tea-Drinking, Southern Gentleman
Loving the Lowcountry; Giving Back
A Sweet Tea-Drinking, Southern Gentleman
Loving the Lowcountry; Giving Back
A Sweet Tea-Drinking, Southern Gentleman
Loving the Lowcountry; Giving Back
Head downtown to see the jewel of Broad Street. Utopia perfectly blends art and apparel.
Living Roots: A Celebration of Southern Soul
Living Roots celebrates the culture, history and lifestyle of the Lowcountry’s African-American community.
Living Roots: A Celebration of Southern Soul
Pick up your copy at Piggly Wiggly and Barnes & Noble stores.
There was a time when blacks were prohibited from lodging in hotels. Instead, we stayed in the homes of local residents, who provided a safe, clean room and board. Fast forward a few decades, and black-owned bed and
breakfasts are still providing a home away from home. Read more →
The holiday season often brings bouts of depression. Many people both past and present have battled depression, from Halle Berry and Ken Griffey Jr., to King Saul and the Apostle Paul. Once identified, it can almost always be successfully treated. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis and undertreatment are common in the African-American
community. Read more →
Caseline Jenkins is an Awendaw native who grew up loving fashion and design. A self-taught artist, she pulled out a sewing machine and made her first dress at a friend’s pleading. From the simple design of yellow bridesmaid dresses came the inspiration to make custom beaded wedding gowns and accessories. She soon opened a bridal store in downtown Charleston, where her clients could let their imagination run wild with grandiose, one-of-a-kind creations. Read more →
It feels great to jump on board Living Roots magazine, a journalistic freedom train that left the station and seems bound for glory – as in glorious: rich, lustrous and enlightening.
On the night of April 4, 1938, Clara Smart of Bo Peep Crossroads, in Hampton County, S.C., gave birth to twins – a boy and a girl. The midwife emerged from the birthing room to inform the father, Frank Smart, and the maternal grandmother, Sula Ritter, of the condition of the mother and children. Her words were these: “Da boy da weight like little ov’r a five-pound bag gah sugar (6 pounds); the gal da weight like a five pound bag gah sugar little ov’r
half full (3 pounds). The boy dead and the gal ‘bout ta dead.” Read more →
With the U.S. financial system foundering and the job market growing bleaker by the minute, many of today’s parents are struggling just to stay afloat. They must deal with issues concerning mortgages, foreclosures, unemployment and retirement – and teaching their kids healthy money management skills, an intimidating task at best. Read more →
I cannot overstate the importance of a solid business plan, which includes
the business’ name, any licenses needed, the proper legal structure and, most
importantly, the company’s goals and objectives. Starting a business without a
plan is like going on a long road trip without a map, but many people skip this
essential step. Read more →
In Charleston, we know there is a gap and it may make you feel limited, and you may even find yourself going bananas in this republic, but we have a little Victorian secret for you: Between Church and State streets, you will find Utopia, where you will not be “malled” over. Read more →
His career has taken him around the globe, but regardless of how much fame and success Darius
Rucker attains, his heart remains in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. 
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Although blade smithing is an ancient craft practiced for thousands of years in China, India, Germany, Korea and the Middle East, it is refreshing to know that a local African-American is perfecting the art. Quintin Middleton, a 26-year-old craftsman, has been producing knives since 2003, displaying his exceptional artistry and talent in each piece of cutlery. Read more →
