Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns (NY, NJ, DC)

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Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns (NY, NJ, DC) An elegant collection of inns offering old-fashioned hospitality and modern-day amenities. We are located in Brooklyn, Philadelphia and the Poconos.
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Howard’s Homecoming hit differently for me this year. It’s always a good time reuniting with college friends and reminis...
10/21/2026

Howard’s Homecoming hit differently for me this year. It’s always a good time reuniting with college friends and reminiscing about who I was and how it was being on the yard back in the early ‘80s.

But this year, as the Cathy Hughes School of Communications celebrated its 55th anniversary, it honored 55 distinguished alumni, and I was thrilled to be in that number!

Thank you, HU, for helping this first-generation college grad reach her goal of becoming editor-in-chief of Essence magazine. Thank you for teaching me resilience and the audacity to dream big. Who would have thought that during my career I’d have a TV series on OWN, a home goods collection at Macy’s, two published books, and an award-winning collection of bed and breakfast inns? Me—and it’s all Howard’s fault!!

Howard University | Cathy Hughes School of Communications

10/16/2026

The most beautiful day in the neighborhood is coming this Saturday! Join Monique as she tours the fabulous homes featured on the 48th annual Bedford-Stuyvesant House Tour. These are the brownstones and stunning buildings you see as you walk the tree-lined streets just outside the doors of Brooklyn’s Akwaaba Mansion. If you’re in the New York area, now’s your chance to step inside.

Buy tickets on Eventbrite (link in bio) and be prepared to be wowed by awe-inspiring architecture and to-die-for decor. See you on the stroll!

Who becomes a fashion legend most? Audrey Smaltz, the former model, Ebony Fashion Fair show commentator, and founder of ...
10/14/2026

Who becomes a fashion legend most? Audrey Smaltz, the former model, Ebony Fashion Fair show commentator, and founder of The Ground Crew, a company that ran the backstage of fashion shows for nearly every major designer in the 80s.

Audrey is the one who inspired my early fashion career. My grandmother, mother and I dressed up and showed up every year when the Ebony Fashion Fair made its way throughout the South showcasing European designer clothes on beautiful, melanated models. It was the sultry commentary of Ms. Audrey Smaltz that sent models sashaying down the runway and me walking through the world with an unshakable confidence. She used to say things like: “I’m ch*****ne, don’t treat me like beer!” And I modeled my fashion commentary after her as I helped pay my way through college at Howard University commentating the big fashion shows in the DMV.

So many of my fashion friends from my days at WWD and Essence magazine showed up at FIT to give Audrey her flowers during her book signing of “Every Inch a Lady,” edited by my bestie Patrik Henry Bass over at Amistad.

Constance, Teri, Pamela, Cori, Harriette, Jean, Agnus, George, Jeffrey Banks, Byron Lars, Xiomara, Sam Fine, and so many others—here’s looking at you!❤️


Audrey Smaltz Harriette Cole Teri Agins Constance White Cori Murray pamelamacklin

10/09/2026

You’re Invited to a Star-Studded Affair!
Will Beyonce be there? How about the stars of A Different World?

Our Halloween masquerade party at The Mansion at Noble Lane encourages you to dress like your favorite celebrity or popular TV/movie character for a chance to win a getaway on us for the best costume. The party for all weekend guests takes place on Saturday, October 31st, and will feature food, music and crazy fun. Call us at 866-466-3855 to book your weekend stay now or click the link in our bio to reserve online. This will be a treat, not a trick!

09/29/2026

It’s the season for tea and we loved when Bianca Brown came to spend an afternoon with us.

🎥 Bianca Brown

For the first three weekends in December, we’re turning Noble Lane into your cozy holiday escape in the Poconos.Througho...
09/26/2026

For the first three weekends in December, we’re turning Noble Lane into your cozy holiday escape in the Poconos.

Throughout all three weekends, we’ll have classic holiday movies playing and a holiday happy hour each afternoon, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere for our guests to enjoy.

Then, take in the sights and sounds of the festive town. Even the classic Christmas tune “Winter Wonderland” was penned right here in the Poconos!

Ready to make your December getaway?

Book your stay for the weekend at mansionatnoblelane.com and come ready to enjoy!

09/25/2026

What a way to say farewell to summer! Don’t worry though…at Noble Lane, we can frolic like this all year long. Come on in…the water’s warm!

09/16/2026

Pour it up at Noble Lane. 🍷

Afternoons at the Mansion call for good w**e, good company, and nowhere else to be. Did you know we have our very own collection of Akwaaba w**es? Grab a bottle, pour a glass (or two), and settle into the good life at Noble Lane.

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347 Macdonough Street
New York, NY
11233

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