Light Green is the New Black in Fashion
by Charles D. Springfield For many of us, having hand-me downs or shopping in second-hand stores was much more of a necessity than a desire to prove a point or make a personal/fashion statement. It was basically engrained in many of our lives whether we liked it or not. As a youngster it definitely
Letter from the Editor: April 2025
By Charles D. Springfield “Power to the people!” That has been the theme and a primary phrases shouted in protest by millions of people across the world. Protest, resistance and pushback are spiritually inherent to our human nature. We instinctively know when something is off. Once we come t
Wesley Davis: Redefining Rituals, Reshaping Wine Culture
By Carrie Dykes The essence of Dionysius is ceremony, conviviality, and consumption. Wesley Davis wants us to explore the possibility of ecstatic celebration without alcohol. In an industry historically shaped by tradition, hierarchy, and exclusivity, Wesley Davis is a force of disruption. As the Ma
Tarrie Alexis of @thepourtv: Where Style Meets Substance
Tarrie Alexis, the magnetic host of @thepourtv on Instagram, is redefining what it means to be a tastemaker. Known for his impeccable style, sharp eye for beauty, and effortless flair, Tarrie blends fashion, culture, and community into everything he does. His platform doesn’t just showcase what’
A Nation Divided: The 2024 Election, Civil Rights Rollbacks and a Chilling Inauguration
by DION Staff Reports The 2024 U.S. presidential election underscored deepening political divisions, culminating in Donald Trump’s return to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s victory, secured with 312 electoral votes and a narrow popular vote margin
The Rhyme and reason of jazz and wine pairings with Wanda Mann
by DION Staff Reports For Wanda Mann, jazz doesn’t simply play in the background — it moves, improvises, and lingers, much like a great glass of wine. The celebrated wine writer and editor, whose byline has graced Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, The SOMM Journal and countless others, trac
In The Margins w/ Sherri Williams
“We must choose to preserve the energy that we do have and use it wisely — give our attention and put action toward the issues that advocate for the most vulnerable and marginalized in society”
Pour From A Full Cup
When you realize you are experiencing burnout, remember to pause and breathe. You are the master of your fate and the captain of your soul. Reflect on how far you’ve come and show love to those who support you. It’s okay to take a step back.
Mock Me, I Dare You
Don't mock the mocktails. They have come a long way from the Temperance Days of 1865 and your Great Aunt's Shirley Temple. People are looking to curtail their consumption and now they have cool ways to do it.
Dry January: The Sober Movement
Alcohol Change UK reported that at least 175,000 people signed up on their website to participate in the movement in 2023. The UK charity movement originally started with 4,000 participants in 2013 .