Style + Beauty

Najee Dorsey’s Love Letter to Black Visual Culture

Black Art in America Article by Tiffany C. Dillard | Photography by Provided by Najee Dorsey and Black Art in America Black Art in America began as both a calling and a concept. Founded in 2010 by artist and curator Najee Dorsey, it has grown into a Black artist collective that champions Black artists through exhibitions, print fairs, and partnerships rooted in community, inspiring shared purpose and pride. Dorsey’s work is personal because he is an artist himself. Early on, he saw how rarely...

Travel

An Icelandic Ritual in Relaxation

Article by Tomeka Jones Iceland is recognized as one of the most beautiful places in the world. It’s a destination at the top of many bucket lists, including mine. While the country’s natural beauty is mesmerizing, the wellness traditions are indeed the sweet spot for visitors seeking a vacation filled with rejuvenation and well-being in mind. For generations, locals have embraced relaxation at community outdoor heated swimming pools, now recognized on the UNESCO’s “intangible cultural...

Arts + Culture

Buckhead Art & Company

Owned and Curated by Karimah McFarlane Article and Photography by Buckhead Art & Company functions as both a cultural anchor and a living archive. They preserve stories, affirm identity, and create space for living marginalized artists whose work speaks directly to the realities of our time. In this moment, art is not simply aesthetic. It is documentation, memory, and legacy. This new chapter marks a significant evolution. Buckhead Art & Company is relocating into a new 9,465 square foot...

Travel

Savannah Sanctuary

Boutique Hotel Delivers on Much-Needed Reset Article by Shandra Hill Smith If you’re looking for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Atlanta, there’s always a reason to take a road trip to Savannah. And The Kimpton Brice Hotel in this coastal Georgia city helps to make that escape a relaxing and memorable one. Your furry friends might agree, too, as you’re likely to see almost as many pets as people at this pet-friendly boutique hotel. Located within walking distance...

Arts + Culture

Legacy in Motion

Ailey Returns to the Fox Theatre Article by Zaria Samuel | Photography by Andrew Eccles SoFu Lifestyle had the opportunity to ask  Alicia Graf Mack, Artistic Director about the upcoming Atlanta stop on their tour.  AILEY celebrates the African American cultural experience through performance, classes, and community programs. How do you see dance functioning as a form of storytelling for African American history and culture? Dance is our legacy in motion. Through dance, we can share...

Entertainment

Alpha Derby Weekend

Presented by the Alphas of Atlanta Article by Andrew Snorton | Photography by Phrozen Memories Since its debut in 2015, the #AlphaDerbyWeekend via the Alphas of Atlanta is one of the largest Kentucky Derby–themed events of its kind. In bringing the experience of Churchill Downs to Atlanta, the event enters its 11th year of inviting those from near and far to join them in the Winner's Circle. Under the leadership of co-chairs Robert Cunningham and Michael Jones, the team behind the event is...

Life + Culture

Celebrating 45 Years of Impact and Empowerment

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter Marks a Milestone in South Fulton Article and Photography by As South Fulton grows in influence, culture, and community leadership, one organization has helped shape its heartbeat for nearly half a century. This year, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter celebrates its forty-fifth Charter milestone, marking decades of service, sisterhood, and intentional community uplift. Founded on January 15, 1980, Kappa Iota Zeta was...

Life + Culture

A Conversation with Charletta Wilson Jacks:

Finding Balance, Self Care and Her Vision for 2026 Article by Michelle Taylor WIllis and Erikka Searles Mitchell Just a Little Girl from Savannah, GA Charletta Wilson Jacks began as a Southern girl who grew up to be a strategist in the community and in life. She’s a champion for all, not just a select few. No matter who you are, she will root you on. As a cheerleader in high school, captain of the Varsity squad for two years and Miss Homecoming at Alfred E. Beach High School, she has always...

Travel

Higher Ground:

How a 26 Mile Trek to Machu Picchu Became a Reset for Strength, Stillness, and Self-Discovery Article by Tomeka Jones | Photography by Courtesy Gihan Tubbeh/PROMPERÚ and Tomeka Jones When visiting South America for the first time, I didn’t imagine embarking on a wellness journey involving a 26-mile hike to the famous historical sanctuary known as Machu Picchu. The stunning 15th century fortress built in Peru’s Andes Mountains is now one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Many of the more...

Finance + Legal Services

How's Your Financial Fitness?

Financial Wellness That Prepares Your Business for Funding Article by Glenda Walker A new year brings fresh opportunities and for many business owners that includes plans to grow, invest, or secure funding. Whether you're considering a loan, equipment purchase, or expansion, the smartest move you can make now is strengthening your business’s financial wellness and overall financial health. Lenders approve businesses that are prepared, organized, and financially stable not those scrambling at...