Embodying Black Elegance: Vanilla Beane (1919-2022)
• October 27, 2022

Vanilla Beane, known as “D.C.’s Hat Lady,” died October 23 at a Washington, D.C., hospital at the age of 103. While her name alone preceded her, Beane’s life was as […]

From a Dream to a Legacy: Washington’s Famed Milliner
• October 11, 2019

Sept. 13, 2019, is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable days of my life. On this day, my grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday. More remarkable than reaching this […]