What Black Folks do in the Summertime!

Its spring time and the hot weather is starting to sneak its head around the corner. What does the hot season mean for black folks?

1. BBQ's: Now you know that black folk love to bbq when the sun comes out. First day of spring we bbq. First day it gets hot we bbq. It's Saturday and we bbq. We love to all get together and light up the grills. We get the lovely taste of hamburgers, hot dogs, bbq ribs, mac & cheese, Cole slaw, watermelon (yes I said it), bbq chicken, Kool-aid, and lemonade. Alright maybe the drinks are spiked with a little something something. ;) It is the time where the kids will play, card games start up, and Sh** talking begins. Music and laughter can be heard from miles away. It is definitely bbq season.

2. Double Dutch: When the heat comes out so do the little girls. But they aren't outside empty handed. They have two ropes in their hand, and songs for days in their heads. They are turning them in an eggbeater fashion, and third person is jumping within the two ropes. The little girls are singing cute little rhyming songs, as the third person jumps to the beat. It is definitely double dutch season.

3. Basketball camps: It is time for the boys to start getting ready for basketball camp. Nike, Adidas, and Reebok host summer basketball camps for the elite high school basketball players in the country. If you aren't invited to attend these basketball camps, you can also attend other private camps led by coaches at different universities. While at these camps they get to practice their skills, meet NBA players, and get exclusive athletic gear. Yeah its definitely basketball camp season.

4. Ice Cream Trucks: I can hear the sound of the truck coming down the street now. When the familiar tune of the ice cream truck could be heard, kids would run with a dollar in hand towards the street anticipating what they were going to buy. They're always such a large selection of ice cream sandwiches, rocket pops, Mr. Softees, Fudgsicles, Ice cream bars, sundae cones, snow cones, choco tacos, strawberry shortcakes, and giant Neapolitan sandwich's, just to name a few. Yup its definitely Ice Cream Truck season.

5. Dodge ball, tag, football, and basketball in the neighborhood: It is a great time for kids to play with the other kids in their neighborhoods. You can find kids riding bikes down the block. You constantly see a basketball rolling into the street, and the local field is full of little boys tackling each other. The energy is on high! There is no doubt that it is definitely game season for kids.

6. Miami: You know black folk favorite vacation spot is Miami. Once memorial day hits...south beach here we come. You mix black people, wet willies, swimming wear, walking the strip, fancy bikes, and the clubs, you get the vacation of their lives. You guessed it...its definitely Miami season.

7. Porch sitting: We love to just sit out on the porch as if it is some extravagant chill spot. But for us it means chatting with old friends, sipping on drinks, watching our neighbors act a fool, and listening to the new songs of the summer. Why not...it is definitely porch sitting season.

8. Pool Parties: For some of us this means a bbq by the pool...which means just a little more crakin!!! And for some it means turning on the sprinklers in your own yard and running through it back and forth. Don't start to act brand new...you know you have done this before. You got it...it is definitely Pool parties/sprinklers season.

The spring/summer is a great time for people to really enjoy themselves. I can't wait to see what the hot season brings this year. You know I will keep you posted on the cool places that the Socialite hits this year.

Below let us know your favorite thing to do in the summer. Also put some old time favorites down from your childhood.