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3 weeks ago | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
The islands of Turks and Caicos could easily be the poster child for Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s popular “SUMMER” song lyric, “Where the water’s so blueeeeee… so blue.” Part of the Lucayan Archipelago within the Caribbean, it’s a destination replete with pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and, of course, luxury resorts and fine dining. If that wasn’t enticing enough, we now have another reason to visit: It’s officially home to the Caribbean’s longest bar, the Infiniti Bar in Providenciales.
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1 month ago | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Queen Loany. Courtesy of the artist. Charlotte-based multi-hyphenate creative Saloan Goodwin Dunlap, aka Queen Loany, may be known present-day for her digital pop art creations, but her artistic journey goes much deeper. Initially working in photography, she landed clients both locally and across the nation.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Generate Key TakeawaysDotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The Palmetto captures the very essence of Charleston through a sophisticated marriage of Southern tradition and contemporary luxury.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
charlotteobserver.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
When I walked through the doors of the new Holiday House and Co. retail space, I was instantly transported from Charlotte's Eastway Crossing shopping plaza to a whimsical holiday wonderland that dreams are made of. I was surrounded by animatronic polar bears playing Christmas songs, ornate decor typically only seen on television. The pop-up shop's owner, Lance "Mr. Christmas" Devereux, was happily moving about the store ensuring everything was picture-perfect.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Generate Key TakeawaysWhen I walked through the doors of the new Holiday House and Co. retail space, I was instantly transported from Charlotte’s Eastway Crossing shopping plaza to a whimsical holiday wonderland that dreams are made of. I was surrounded by animatronic polar bears playing Christmas songs, ornate decor typically only seen on television. The pop-up shop’s owner, Lance “Mr. Christmas” Devereux, was happily moving about the store ensuring everything was picture-perfect.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
refinery29.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Story from UnbotheredADVERTISEMENT the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman.” Though the words were spoken by the late “The most disrespected person in America isMalcolm X in 1964 — and later in Beyoncé’s “Don’t Hurt Yourself” — I somehow find myself randomly blurting this quote out in the confines of my home when I see yet another headline about women who look like me being mistreated, especially in women’s sports, and more specifically, in the WNBA.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
travelnoire.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor |Kelsey Marie |Brunno Braga |ABS Bávaro
City guides Punta Cana, Dominican Republic About this guide Punta Cana, Spanish for “Tip of the White Cane Palms", has the perfect blend of Dominican culture, decadent relaxation, and outdoor adventure. Known for its stunning beaches and warm hospitality, Punta Cana invites travelers to book a tranquil retreat or action-packed getaway. From luxury resorts to cultural tours, there’s a place that caters to every traveler's needs.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
It’s been a whirlwind of emotions and developments since news broke that Team USA Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles was at risk of losing her bronze medal. The 23-year-old was awarded the third place honor during the women’s floor exercise final on August 5, 2024, alongside fellow Team USA member Simone Biles who took silver, and Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade who took gold. It was a historic—and beautiful—all-Black women podium moment that spread like wildfire across the internet.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Former college gymnast and current Penn State women’s gymnastics coach Lynnzee Brown made history during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games when she became the first artistic gymnast (man or woman) to compete for Haiti. Of Haitian heritage via her father, who was born in the Caribbean nation, Brown says she simply wanted to make the country proud. But what started as a solely personal goal soon turned into something bigger than she could have ever imagined.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
essence.com | DeAnna Taylor |Deanna Taylor
Had you asked me a month ago if I foresaw a trip to Paris during the Olympics on my 2024 bingo card, I likely would have laughed at you. “Paris, during the Olympics? Yeah, right.” Well, as life would have it, I somehow ended up in the French capital during the world’s largest sporting event—after only a few days of planning. I guess you can say that grief technically led me there, as I literally planned the trip two days after my maternal grandfather’s funeral.
