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@MoniqueAkwaaba

Owner of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns in NY, NJ, PA & DC. The former Essence editor-in-chief is the author of Having What Matters & star of OWN TV's Checked Inn

NY, DC, NJ, PA
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Joined September 2009
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  1. Jun 22

    COVID didn’t cancel my birthday! When the shutdown began, I knew I wanted to come out of it with something to celebrate. So I started a exercise regimen and started eating better. The result: I’m down 22 pounds on…

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  2. Jun 19

    On Juneteenth, let us remember to stand tall on the solid foundation of our ancestors. Like this towering building on 16th Street, down the block from Akwaaba DC, we proudly proclaim “Black Lives Matter” as we close…

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  3. Jun 10

    WE DO" Wednesday: Being housebound for so many months because of Corona has been stressful on even the strongest of marriages. That's why it's such a beautiful thing couples are getting away to our inns to nurture…

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  4. Jun 5

    A portion of 16th Street in DC—the same street where Akwaaba DC B&B is located—was just named Black Lives Matter Plaza! Sister Mayor done us proud!

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  5. Jun 5

    The cry for JUSTICE NOW is global, but, honestly, I never imaged our small town of Honesdale, PA, where Akwaaba’s Mansion at Noble Lane is located, would get in on the protest movement. We did. And it was peaceful,…

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  6. Jun 3

    "We Do” Wednesday: In a time of so much pain, there is still love. Tiffany and Morrall Thompson of Maryland celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary at The Mansion at Noble Lane this past weekend, and we put…

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  7. May 28

    “I’m NOT ok today.” I’m taking deep breaths as I think about George Floyd while walking this beautiful, petal-sprinkled path at The Mansion at Noble Lane. I’m trying to keep my cool. I’m heated. We deserve to…

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  8. May 27

    “WE DO” WEDNESDAY: At Akwaaba Mansion in Brooklyn, love always wins!

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  9. May 22

    Our best-selling item--the Akwaaba mug--is a hand-thrown work of art. It feels incredible in your hand, and you'll love sipping your morning hot beverage from it. We're pairing the fire-engine red mug with a pack of…

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  10. May 20

    “We Do” Wednesday: Themed Weddings We’ve seen everything from Great Gatsby galas to Wakanda weddings at our inns, and we can’t wait to see what one of our couples will do with their “Coming to America” theme, just…

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  11. May 15

    Anyone who has ever stayed at an Akwaaba inn and slipped into our luxurious microfiber robe with terry lining will tell you--it feels like heaven. Offered in soft gray in an array of sizes for women and men. The…

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  12. May 14

    Tea and warm, homemade cookies delivered to your room! Shown here, the Toni Morrison room at Akwaaba DC.

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  13. May 13

    “WE DO” WEDNESDAY: Honoring Ancestors at the Wedding Here’s how two Akwaaba couples evoked the spirit of transitioned love ones on their big day. Photos wrapped around the majestic Copper Beach tree in our Brooklyn…

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  14. May 11

    I was living life in a hurry before Corona. During this mandatory PAUSE, I’m taking long baths instead of quick showers. Now I see why our guests are so stoked when we do special turndowns and run the bath water!…

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  15. May 10

    I truly miss serving my guests breakfast at the inns, but it was really nice turning over in bed to find a breakfast tray prepared by MY baby’s Daddy😘! Thanks Glenn, and Happy Mother’s Day to all those who always…

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  16. May 9

    Can’t wait ‘till tonight’s with Jill Scott and Erykah Badhu! We gotta go with missjillscott. Our “Like It’s Golden” suite at Akwaaba Philadelphia is named and designed in her honor—a sunny room with…

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  17. May 8

    We have beautiful new guests at all our inns right now! BIRDS! They have created nests in several nooks and crannies, including in this hanging plant on the porch in Pennsylvania, home to four vibrant Robin’s eggs.…

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  18. May 8

    Our unique stackable tea set for one includes saucer, cup and pot fitting together for a stylish statement. Choose the modern version or the vintage Akwaaba-logo model. Then, fill it with JusTea's specialty tea…

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  19. May 7

    NOW / EXPERIENCE SOON Desired Social Distancing at Akwaaba’s Mansion at Noble Lane

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  20. May 6

    Every Wednesday is “We Do” Wednesday for Akwaaba, where we share great ideas and love stories from weddings held at our inns. How about these fresh ways to display sweet treats?! Yes, that’s a wedding cake hanging…

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