The May 2007 Oprah Magazine featured a story about The Wine Divas, a group of African-American women, professionals and wine lovers who pride themselves on being “wine savvy not wine snobby.”
Divas Uncorked was started in 1998 by a group of “40’s, 50’s and early 60’s friends.” Now it is a successful business that educates consumers about wine (check out divasuncorked.com), consults with wine stores and wineries and hosts Divas Dine events in restaurants across the country. The Divas also specifically aim to “educate winemakers about consumers- particularly women and African Americans, who are often overlooked by the industry” (emphasis added).
The “sisters who sip” website is clean and crisp. It offers a Wine 101 section in case you are hosting or ordering and forgot which wine goes best with the meal in front of you, or if you just want to be more ybp. You can also support the sisters by purchasing a bottle of their Divas Uncorked Chardonnay. They’ve found a way to “balance work and friendship” as well as build “a business out of their favorite pastime.”
Sisters really are doing it for themselves. And now for you and me, too!!!
Kimberly Michelle
That’s great that a group of sistas are doing something different with their drinking
. It’s a creative initiative that I’ll have to share with my friends. Thanks GB.
August 17, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Candace
I remember checking this article out. In the Maryland area there are a number of groups of women and young minorities who are educating themselves on wine. A number of black-owned wine shops are also appearing. Sip with friends and enjoy!
August 19, 2007 at 9:00 pm
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Philadelphia Phillies have won their first World Series in 28 years. The last time they climbed to the top of the mountain (1980), Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose and Steve Carlton showed the American League the meaning of spirited, winning baseball. Today, as emotions run high and the city of Philadelphia gears up for celebration of their boys bringing home the Commissioner’s Trophy, pillars of the community like Temple University are preparing for mass rioting. According to Dean of Students Ainsley Carry, “Students involved in vandalism, refusal to disperse, destruction of property, etc. will face both criminal and University disciplinary action. Sanctions may range from fines up to and including immediate suspension. Surveillance – including videotaping – is heightened during the Series on campus and throughout the city.â€Â
I’m all for personal responsibility, which includes showing respect for others and their property. But is the feel of a police state crackdown necessary? Wait, this is Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love.†Of course it’s necessary.
If you do happen to be ready to riot, take it down about 10 notches first. Be happy, but be respectful. If you find your windshield smashed by someone less respectful of property than you are – and you need some help to take care of that before you’re paid again, affordable personal loans are available at the click of a mouse. That is, if it still works after wild sprayings of liquid refreshments.
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