AphroChic Magazine: Issue No. 10

In this issue, we are beyond excited to share with you all of the things we spent the year working towards, starting with the official release of our brand new book. AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home is the type of book we’ve always dreamed of writing. In this issue we give you a sneak peek into the pages of the book.

This year AphroChic made its first foray into filmmaking with a 15 minute short documentary looking at the stories of Baltimore’s Black community as the nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis. Check out our look at Baltimore and the lessons it has for the rest of the country in this issue’s City Stories.

In 2022 we’ve seen amazing work from some of our favorite creatives in every field, all offering us a better look at our history and culture. World renowned pianist Lara Downes talks about her journey as a Black woman through the world of classical music, introducing us to Scott Joplin, whose Ragtime compositions set the stage for the ascendence of jazz. Then we go from the recording booth to the table, where chef Rock Harper is taking us all to school with his next level fried chicken sandwiches. The celebrity chef’s new concept, Queen Mother’s, isn’t just serving up massive, perfectly cooked portions with its mouthwatering, artisanal sandwiches. It’s pushing us to take a long look at the history behind the stereotypes to see the role fried chicken has played in bringing our families together since before the Civil War, setting the stage for a billion dollar industry that targets but does not include us.

Hungry for more, we stay at the table where chef Rashad Frazier of Camp Yoshi is cooking up holiday goodness. The outdoor chef is coming inside to treat us to recipes for a full holiday meal — with a cocktail for after dinner. Then it’s back into history where the newly released fashion brand Arthur Ashe is reminding us what it means to live like an icon while artist Jas Knight shows us ourselves from another angle with his quiet yet beautiful portraits of Black women. Celebrity designer, Mikel Welch, takes us into the Hamptons resort he’s created in his New York apartment. And in Civics we celebrate the results of a historic push for voter registration, looking at  how our vote saved American democracy and why this year it’s more important than ever.

8.5″ x 11″ | 112 Pages