My Black Lemonade - Conversations with the Culture

Books & a Bop with Trae Higgs

Book lover. Extrovert. Queer. Curator. Jokester. Narrative shifter. Those are just a few words that describe Trae Higgs, founder of Blk Book Swap and host of Global Warming, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY.

Adina Ferguson
ART, CONVERSATIONS, LIFESTYLE, NIGHTLIFE
Feb, 02, 2023

Brian Nolen Producing Live Music Events in Chicago

When creating an unforgettable experience that showcases Chicago’s finest talent, Brian Nolen II is a man on a mission. Brian is the founder and owner of Nolen Entertainment, an all-encompassing entertainment company dedicated to artist management and consulting, entertainment booking, and event promotion.

Adina Ferguson
CONVERSATIONS, MUSIC, NIGHTLIFE
Jan, 02, 2023

Windy Indie

Violin or cello? That was the question on the mind of an 11-year-old Windy Indie. Seventeen years later, the West Side Chicago native has become one of the city’s most notable classically trained violinists.

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Adina Ferguson
ART, CONVERSATIONS, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC
Jan, 13, 2022

Pretty Smoke

From clothing today’s curvaceous woman to reawakening one’s childhood with delectable treats, to championing for bosses with a disability, to stylishly rolling with the homies, Qiana Norshea does it all.

Adina Ferguson
CONVERSATIONS, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS
Dec, 27, 2021

Stylish Pet Collars in African Fabrics

Remaining resilient in the eye of the storm is oftentimes easier said than done, especially when that storm arrives as a life-resetting pandemic. We toast our lemonade to Chicago-based business owner, Tanita Mitchell, who…

My Black Lemonade
CONVERSATIONS, FASHION, LIFESTYLE
Jul, 06, 2021

Black Children’s Books with ADHD and Skin Discoloration Characters Teach Self-Acceptance

Today, we raise our glasses and toast to children’s books author, Rayna Best of RB Scribes.

Rayna Best, mother to three daughters, in Richmond, California is highlighting challenges within the mental health of the Black…

Natasha Noire
CONVERSATIONS, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS
Jun, 09, 2021

Tanya Turns Jenga Into Jewelry

Today, we toast our glasses to artist extraordinaire Tanya ScruggsFord, Owner of Kingston James & Co. Tanya is an artist who wanted to break the traditions of being just an artist showcasing her work…

Natasha Noire
ART, CONVERSATIONS, FASHION
May, 19, 2021

SEMICOLON BOOKSTORE

Blessings, my fine People.

When I initially came up with the idea to start My Black Lemonade, I told family and friends hoping they would aid me in discovering new Black owned gems. Basically, they’re…

Natasha Noire
LIFESTYLE
Aug, 28, 2020

MELANIN NAIL FLEX

I’m the type of person that’s always rooting for the underdog in hopes to uplift someone’s spirits. *cues Issa Rae* “I’m rooting for everybody Black.”