Vanessa De Luca – Page 42 – The Root

Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

Spotlight on Miami’s Jackson Soul Food Restaurant

Down-home goodness is on the menu at this family-owned haven

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Pamela Appea

Published

August 30, 2021
Spotlight on LA’s Royal House of Wraps

Celebs have been spotted sporting their headwraps, face masks and more

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Pamela Appea

Published

August 27, 2021
Spotlight on Detroit’s Healthy Roots Doll Company

Their goal: to teach girls they are perfect just the way they are

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Pamela Appea

Published

August 25, 2021
Don’t Call It a Throwback: Spotlight on Backtrack Vintage

Their clothing brings you back to the golden age of 1990s classic urban fashion

By

Pamela Appea

Published

August 23, 2021
Spotlight on Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center

Located in East Charlotte, the burgeoning business will expand to West Charlotte in late 2021

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Pamela Appea

Published

August 19, 2021
Spotlight on DC’s Mahogany Books

A commitment to our culture has sparked a flourishing books business

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Pamela Appea

Published

August 17, 2021
We Traveled as a Family During COVID

Touring the country together brought us closer to nature—and each other.

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Pamela Appea

Published

June 28, 2021
We Traveled The South to Rediscover Our Roots

It was a pilgrimage steeped in Black history, one we will never forget

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Pamela Appea

Published

June 23, 2021
I Travel the Globe Preaching Sermons—And I Love It

My goal to preach 200 sermons by 2023 has taken me around the world.

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Pamela Appea

Published

June 21, 2021
Solo Travel Makes Life Rich

Going it alone offers endless opportunities to make your own memories

By

Pamela Appea

Published

June 18, 2021

Formerly EIC @zora and @essence. Peabody Award Board Member and foodie fanatic.