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5 Edible African Diaspora Heirloom Plants – Quick Guide

A quick guide to share 5 edible heirloom plants that hold significance in the African diaspora. You you can grow these in your garden now!

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Black Panther Cosplay with Thrift Store Finds

Black Panther, the Marvel & Disney movie, has been in theaters for less than one week and I have already seen it twice. Each time I viewed it, I wore clothing with prints to mimic traditional African garb for cosplay and to just look cute. My first outfit's top is a piece by modern African designer & brand, AleroJasmine. My husband and I made it a date day and it was a really good time being able to wi[...]

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Cultural Style Appreciation: Straight Outta Compton

i.e. 80's West Coast African American Style Interpretation You're probably wondering why I'm creating a "cultural appreciation" post for the recently released movie, Straight Outta Compton, right?  Well that's simple to answer.  American culture (no matter the race, creed, or area) needs to be better understood.  So now you're probably wondering what a sustainable life + style blogger has to say on that matter.[...]

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Cultural Appreciation: Modern African Fashion by Alero Jasmine

Welcome to the Old World New presents: “Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation” Series, Installment 4!   (See Installment 1 here, 2 here, 3 here) Diversity is the spice of life.  I love pulling influence from different cultures.  The easy access to knowledge of different peoples’ heritages has helped shaped me to be who I am today.   Therefore, I practice love, not hate.  At Old World New,[...]

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Cultural Appreciation: Indian Sherwani Style

Welcome to the Old World New presents: “Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation” Series, Installment 3!   (See Installment 1 here, 2 here) Diversity is the spice of life.  I love pulling influence from different cultures.  The easy access to knowledge of different peoples’ heritages has helped shaped me to be who I am today.   Therefore, I practice love, not hate.  I practice cultural appreci[...]

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How To Style an African Wax Print Dress: Thrift Inspiration

Welcome to the Old World New presents: “Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation” Series, Installment 2! (See Installment 1 here) Diversity is the spice of life. I love pulling influence from different cultures. The easy access to knowledge of different peoples' heritage has helped shaped me to be who I am today.  Therefore, practice love, not hate. Practice cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation[...]

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We absolutely loved walking through the lights at @tianyulightsdallas - they were so mesmerizing 🤩 

You can visit too in the Dallas, TX area (Grand Prairie) until Jan. 18, 2026 🤩✨
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We absolutely loved walking through the lights at @tianyulightsdallas - they were so mesmerizing 🤩 You can visit too in the Dallas, TX area (Grand Prairie) until Jan. 18, 2026 🤩✨
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First ever hockey game and it was a win!

Great game @dallasstars ✨
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First ever hockey game and it was a win! Great game @dallasstars ✨
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Gotta try again next year with my peas… But for now I’m still eating good lol. Thank you Aunti Lil! 🤩🥣🫛🫘
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Gotta try again next year with my peas… But for now I’m still eating good lol. Thank you Aunti Lil! 🤩🥣🫛🫘
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Happy anniversary to us! 💚

Happy #LovingDay to all 🫶🏾

And yes, we got married on Loving Day on purpose lol. I can be extra. That’s why ya love me 🥰🫶🏾
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Happy anniversary to us! 💚 Happy #LovingDay to all 🫶🏾 And yes, we got married on Loving Day on purpose lol. I can be extra. That’s why ya love me 🥰🫶🏾
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Discarding the top of strawberries has been the norm my entire life. But why?

Eating the tops of strawberries is one tiny sustainable change that didn’t take a lot of effort. 

What’s one small eco-conscious change you’ve implemented that made you say “Why didn’t I think of this before?!” 💡✨

#foodwaste #sustainablelivingtips #ecofriendlyliving
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Discarding the top of strawberries has been the norm my entire life. But why? Eating the tops of strawberries is one tiny sustainable change that didn’t take a lot of effort. What’s one small eco-conscious change you’ve implemented that made you say “Why didn’t I think of this before?!” 💡✨ #foodwaste #sustainablelivingtips #ecofriendlyliving
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