Month: April 2018

best books on the dream of building a real-world wakanda

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Our favorite read this weekend was an article in the Sunday New York Times Travel section about the delightful topic of what it would be like to take a vacation in Wakanda. The paper solicited suggestions from its readers, who responded with some absolutely enchanting ideas: they’d take trips to the Warrior Falls, listen to griots and poets in the marketplace, visit the rhino farm, and observe the young women training to serve in the Dora Milaje. The clear consensus was that it would be a dream journey to a peaceful, dynamic, cerebral society free of racial tension and filled with intelligent, self-governing black people who had no legacy of oppression. A lovely dream, indeed. Which made us think: what happened to all the abortive attempts to create a real-world community like the fictional Wakanda here in America?

TWIST: This Week in Sports Talk April 8, 2018

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

TWIST: This Week in Sports Talk is a weekly recap of the three (and only three) things you need to know this coming week to talk sports. Whether it’s with your boss, the gang at the office, your team, your barber, your barista, your secret crush, or your in-laws, do the TWIST and we guarantee you’ll be talking sports like a champion in no time.

books about the most influential black female artists

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Ever since the unveiling of the official portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, we’ve been reflecting on the role of black women artists in the contemporary art world. The current exhibitions of the works of Adrian Piper at the MoMA in New York and Lauren Halsey at the MOCA in LA gave us further impetus to get smarter on the subject. We went looking for books that would educate us about the path these women have taken, and demonstrate how their work has influenced the way we see the world.

the most important trends in luxury home decor right now

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Looking to buy a new luxury home this spring? Or looking to sell one of the ones you already own? It’s that time of year – home-buying season! As you set out on a house hunt – or prepare your palace for your broker’s first open house – what are the trends in luxury home design and décor that are totally on-point and worth paying more for? Or conversely, if you’re looking for a quick sale, what should you do to ensure that your property is au courant?

What’s the latest in top luxury restaurant news now?

Published by Nicole Douillet

Every month, our Food Editor Nicole Douillet shares her top 5 insights on news and headlines from the world of restaurants, food and wine. So if you’ve got foodie friends or family members (or if you yourself are one), here’s what you need to know for the month of April 2018. Curious about big events in the world of food and drink this month? Click here.