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DEPARTURES
NOURISH + CARE
Rest is Not a Reward
Girl, sit down. In a culture that glorifies hustle and treats rest as something earned only after productivity has been achieved, the idea that rest is not a reward is both radical and necessary. The modern narrative teaches us to push harder, to keep
THE DISCOURSE
Voting, Beauty, and Bodily Autonomy
Policy, power, and the body in a democratic moment Politics is rarely abstract for those whose bodies are subject to policy decisions long before
What Happens When Black Women Stop Explaining Ourselves
Silence, discernment, and the politics of withholding There is a subtle moment — rarely dramatic, often private — when a Black woman decides she
NoName, No Apologies
Artist and gallery owner Jonene Lee doesn´t curate egos Before NoName Gallery occupied its light-filled corner
Do It for the Culture: Don’t-Miss 2026 Events
A global mix of food, art, music, travel, and culture that should be on your radar
The Black Girl’s Guide to Art Collecting
How to Look, Learn, and Collect With Intention—From First Purchase to Legacy For Black women, art collecting has never been simply about acquisition. It has always been about recognition—of ourselves, our histories,
American Sublime: Amy Sherald’s Perspective on Black Interior Life and the Politics of Stillness
American Sublime is currently on display at Baltimore Museum of Art until April 5, 2026. In an art world that has long demanded spectacle from Black subjects, Amy Sherald has built a
About PALATE
PALATE is a magazine for discerning Black women interested in food, travel, beauty and wellness, art and culture, and politics. We publish thoughtful essays, cultural criticism, and carefully considered recommendations that treat taste as both a personal practice and a public act. Here, pleasure, power, and discernment sit at the same table.
A Reading List for Women of Discernment
For the woman who reads slowly, annotates generously, and refuses intellectual junk food. Discernment is a cultivated muscle. It is not simply taste. It
This Week I Loved: Ruth E. Carter — Afrofuturism in Costume Design
There are exhibits you attend.And then there are exhibits that rearrange something inside you. This week, I loved Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume
