The Flair Story

by Mari Travis

Overview

The Flair Story is a biographical companion book that celebrates the legacy of a visionary Black businesswoman from Baltimore who transformed lives through fashion, etiquette, dance, and community empowerment. Blending personal storytelling with self-development tools, the book traces the evolution of Flair from a modest etiquette school into a dynamic cultural hub that nurtured self-confidence, artistic excellence, and generational impact. Interwoven throughout are Flair archival images and powerful quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of dignity, purpose, and service was a guiding force in the founder's life and Flair's mission.

With heartfelt reflections and journal prompts for self-discovery, Flair invites young readers-especially teens and young adults-to see themselves as powerful agents of change. Through vivid memories and testimonies, The Flair Story honors a legacy of grace, grit, and growth, offering a blueprint for dreaming boldly, standing tall, and living with purpose. This is not just a history-it's an invitation to rise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319615138
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/29/2025
Pages:	68
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.14(d)

About the Author

Mari Andrea Travis is a theatre director, choreographer, and professor of performing arts at Morgan State University whose artistic work is grounded in Afro-Diasporic dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary storytelling. With an MFA in dance from The University of the Arts, her career bridges professional dance and theatre; education; and community work—centering social justice, liberative embodiment, and inclusive arts practices. This book reflects her commitment to preserving cultural legacy and uplifting underrepresented voices.