Like what you heard? Check out Solange's new album, A Seat at the Table, it's refreshing.
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Afternoon Vibes | Different Sleep - No Time (feat. Jarell Perry)
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Morning Vibes | Paige Wells - Waves II (Blue Dream Cover)
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Afternoon Vibes | JAHKOY - Still In Love
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#GamineBae Feature | Melanie Meek's Top 5 Places to Visit in DC
Every Friday, my favorite creatives, (who I call my #GamineBae's) from around the country, will share their favorite gems to visit in their city. This week, #GamineBae Melanie Meek, of M3lloYellow.com, will share the top 5 places you must check out while visiting DC and why! Click through the slideshow to see her top picks, read below for links and read why these spots are #GamineBae approved. Get ready to explore, and be sure to visit her blog!
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- Bantam King
- Ice Bergs
- Bad Saint
- Soapstone Valley Trail
- The Angelika Theater
- Nomad Yard
- Convivial
The team behind Daikaya and Izakaya opened a new ramen shop in the old 6th st Burger King. The focus is chicken ramen, however, they also have other dishes such as fried chicken.
Icebergs is the latest large scale installation at the Building Museum designed by James Corner Field Operation. Every Wednesday, the museum stays open late and offers food and music along with the exhibition.
If you can stand in line, the food is well worth the wait. Chef Tom Cunanan is serving up delicious Filipino food.
This is a hidden gem in the city. If you're looking for a little boo time with nature look no further than Albemarle Street and Connecticut NW. This two mile hike will definitely help you destress from all of your city life woes.
Love indie films? Then head over the Popup Angelika Theater in Union Market. Not only will you be able to catch a great flick but also score a great pic outside. The mural is banging lol.
Hands down the best vintage shop in town. A must if you're crazy about vintage gear.
YYAAAAASSS! Chef Cedric Maupillier did that! The food...the drinks...just go!
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Morning Vibes | Xavier Omär (fka SPZRKT) - Hesitate ft. MaSAXgo
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Afternoon Vibes | Masego - Wifeable (Demo 3)
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Morning Vibes | Bel-Ami feat. Michelle Thibeaux - Let Go
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Afternoon Vibes | SahLence - Groove Me
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12 Categories Americans Must Meet for Approved Travel to Cuba
Since President Obama has restored diplomatic relations with Cuba, Americans have been itching to travel to the once forbidden island and airlines, such as American Airlines, have been having hotter than hot flash sales for chartered flights ($298 taxes + fees included) . But the real question is, can Americans now travel to Cuba by simply booking a flight? No, not quite. Although America and Cuba are becoming more friendly, the 5 decade embargo still remains in place. So if you're wondering how so many Americans are allowed to travel to Cuba and post amazing pictures and experience the rather untouched gem; The U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued regulations that allows almost every American to travel to Cuba without a license.
Here are the 12 approved categories that will allow you to travel to Cuba
1. Family travel: Americans are permitted to visit close relatives, defined as any individual related “by blood, marriage, or adoption, who is no more than three generations removed from that person or from a common ancestor with that person.
2. Official government business: Employees, contractors or grantees of the United States government, any foreign government, or any intergovernmental organization (of which the U.S. is a member or observer) can travel to Cuba on official business on behalf of their government or intergovernmental organization.
3. Journalistic activity: Cuban travel is open to full-time journalists, supporting broadcast or technical personnel, or freelance journalists with experience
4. Professional research and meetings: This is an opportunity for people to conduct research in their fields or attend professional meetings.
5. Educational activities: Under this category, insightCuba offers people-to-people trips to those who register for one of our Cuba tours. Staff and students from academic institutions and secondary schools also are allowed to engage in certain educational activities in Cuba under this classification.
6. Religious activities: Religious organizations, members, and staff are allowed to engage in programs and religious activities. This category of travel to Cuba must consist of a full-time schedule of religious activities.
7. Public performances, clinics, workshops, exhibitions and athletic competitions: In general, this category applies to athletes, performers, and artists who plan to participate in amateur and semi-professional sports, perform publicly, attend clinics or workshops, or exhibit their work.
8. Support for the Cuban people: The U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) defines “support for the Cuban people” as “human rights organizations; independent organizations designed to promote a rapid, peaceful transition to democracy; and individuals and non-governmental organizations that promote independent activity intended to strengthen civil society in Cuba.”
9. Humanitarian projects: These include medical and health-related projects; certain beneficial construction projects; environmental projects; and undertakings involving educational training (in entrepreneurship and business, civil education, journalism, advocacy and organizing, adult literacy, or vocational skills; community-based grassroots projects; projects suitable to the development of small-scale private enterprise; projects related to agricultural and rural development that promote independent activity; micro-financing projects with some exceptions; and endeavors to meet basic human needs).*Update:
10. Activities of private foundations or research for educational institutes: People affiliated with private foundations or research or educational institutes may travel to Cuba for “an established interest in international relations to collect information related to Cuba for non-commercial purposes.”
11. Exportation, importation, or transmission of information or informational materials: This category allows a number of activities related to the publishing, music, and film industries.
12. Export: Travel to Cuba is permitted for some authorized export transactions.
If your travel falls within one of these categories you are legally allowed to visit Cuba without having to apply for a license. There is no paperwork involved. You simply arrange travel and go to the island. If you have purchased a ticket or are interested in finding out more information regarding travel to Cuba, please visit the U.S. Department of Treasury's website and/or contact approved travel agencies to help you through the process.
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Morning Vibes | Maxine Ashley - Perpetual Nights
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Afternoon Vibes | Astronomyy - Into U
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Morning Vibes | JSTJCK - Island Girl
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5 Video's from Christianee Porter That Will Make You Laugh
Last week was a rough one, but Christianee Porter and the characters on her Instagram page offered a silver lining, on Saturday, that lifted my spirits and had me laughing from my soul. Christianee Porter is a singer, songwriter, author and actress that is currently residing in Atlanta and has been performing since the age of eight. It's apparent that she is truly gifted because I couldn't tell that she was portraying a southern aunt character that was concerned about her niece that had become a victim of the waist training trend. (video is included)
Christianee has created a couple dozen characters, but the Ms. Shirleen character has me constantly checking her page. Ms. Shirleen embodies a lot of women that I know and love back home. A sweet southern aunt that has been through a few things, but loves the church and always offers heartfelt advice that can be mistaken by an outsider as pure comedy.
Here are 5 times Ms. Shirleen offered advice / showed you how to react when dealing with people.
- When you're thinking about getting a waist trainer
- How to keep the faith when SalleMae and your haters try to keep you down
- What to say when someone asks you where your clothing item came from
- Advice on how to grow luxurious edges
- How to give back to your community and what to do when you're going into the enemy's camp
Like what you saw? Follow Christianee's Instagram and subscribe to her YouTube channel for more videos.
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Afternoon Vibes | Danny Indigo & Kojo a. - Future Lover
Like what you heard? Check out Danny Indigo's SoundCloud and watch his newly released music video titled, Something, on YouTube.
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Morning Vibes | Swade - Highway 27 (Prod. by P.A.T. Junior)
-Like what you heard? Check out Swade's SoundCloud and purchase his newly released EP, Alumni, on iTunes.
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Tykia Key & Agamine Lands It's First Magazine Feature
I'm so excited to share that Tykia Key and agamine.com has landed is first magazine cover and feature with Estelle Magazine! Check out the interview and cover story and find out what's next for agamine.com, what's the coolest opportunity thus far, what's my superpower and how I feel about the increasing number of black women in entrepreneurship and tech and why I think it's important for young girls.
Thank you for always supporting and sharing. Click here to get your digital and print copies.
Also, support the work of other talented people apart of this issue:
Editor-In-Chief : Adrina Nelson | Estelle Mag | Fashion Site
Fashion & Style: Otaymah Bonds | Instagram
Travel: Mara Rose | Website
Photography: Joseph Jones | Website
Makeup: April Antoinette | Website Legend Riviera | Website
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#SaturdayMorningTunes vol 31 - New Amerykah Part One
Art | Street/Portraits" Image ID: i9710001 by King Texas
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MOOD | Jesse Williams' BET Awards Speech
Just because we're magic, does not mean we aren't real.
- Jesse Williams
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#SaturdayMorningTunes vol 30
Art |"Donut Rush" by Jae Yong Kim
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