1. Always Answer the Phone, No Matter What Boomers grew up in a time when the only way to reach someone was through a landline, so if the phone rang, you picked it up—no excuses. Letting a call go to […]

1. Box Braids Box braids have been around for centuries, dating back to 3500 B.C. in Africa, but they hit the mainstream hard in the ‘90s. Black women have always known their power—protective, stylish, and versatile—but pop culture really took

1. Old Vinyl Records Your grandparents probably had an entire collection of vinyl records stashed away in their living room or basement, and some of those albums are now worth more than you’d expect. Many of these records—especially from legendary

1. Slutty Vegan – Atlanta, GA Slutty Vegan isn’t just a burger joint—it’s a movement. Founded by Pinky Cole in 2018, this plant-based burger spot has transformed how people think about vegan food. With lines wrapping around the block, it’s

1. PartPic When you think of tech startups, you might not immediately think of someone revolutionizing the way industries buy parts. But that’s exactly what PartPic is doing. Founded by Jewel Burks Solomon, a former engineer and tech advocate, the

1. Goldfish as Party Favors Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, partygoers weren’t just leaving with a slice of cake and a smile. Instead, they often went home with a live goldfish in a plastic bag. This unusual trend was

1. Washing Hair with Beer for Extra Shine Believe it or not, some women in the ’60s swore by rinsing their hair with beer to get that luscious, glossy shine. The idea was that the malt and hops in beer