High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America

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New Washington State University spring wheat variety named for Black family with deep roots in Washington

New spring wheat from Washington State University yields roughly 7% more than the best varieties in the state, scientists say

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June 19, 2024

 

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June 29, 2024

Soul food restaurant Floyd's to close after 40 years in Charlotte

The Black-owned restaurant has been a favorite among Charlotteans for many years. It is set to close permanently on June 29.

qcitymetro.com

 

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22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States

From Southern California to the Mississippi Delta to the Pacific Northwest, the bounty of great pies has never been bigger.

www.nytimes.com

 

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July 2, 2024

Black Chefs Collective provides resources to culinary community - Indianapolis Recorder

A lack of representation in the field of culinary arts spurred two local chefs into action, creating an organization to educate more chefs of color.

indianapolisrecorder.com

 

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*Rebranding as Juices 2 Heal


July 7, 2024

How Styles P Is Transforming Hip-Hop’s Health And Wellness Scene

Retiring from his solo rap career, Styles P is now establishing himself as a leading figure in the health and wellness industry with the relaunch of his juice bar.

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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/okei-others-hold-jollof-rice-competition-in-south-carolina/

July 17, 2024

 

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*first 10 minutes of the episode



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'Sweet Justice' ice cream social honors Virginia Williams and her role in Royal Ice Cream sit-in​

July 18, 2024

Virginia Williams autographs an artists rendition of her for Shanesha Farrington at the "Sweet Justice" Ice Cream Social at Northstar Church of the Arts in Durham. The event honored Williams, a participant in the Royal Ice Cream sit-in in Durham in 1957.

Years before the sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counter in Greensboro helped spark the widespread civil rights movement of the 1960s, there was a sit-in at the Royal Ice Cream Parlor in Durham.
In 1957, a group of Black civil rights activists sat in the "whites only" section of the ice cream shop — they were arrested and convicted of trespassing by an all-white jury. At the time, the protest and the case gained little attention beyond the Black press. Today, the Royal Ice Cream sit-in is credited with sparking a movement of desegregation across Durham, and beyond.
Virginia Williams, 87, was a member of the "Royal Seven" and she was honored recently at an ice cream social called "Sweet Justice" at Northstar Church of the Arts in Durham. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with Williams and several attendees inspired by Williams' activism and legacy.
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Virginia Williams, member of the "Royal Seven" protestors

 

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July 27, 2024

Crisfield’s 1938 Crab Picker Strike Remembered with New Historical Marker | Chesapeake Bay Magazine

The city of Crisfield, Maryland, lays claim to the title “Crab Capital of the World”. Chesapeake Bay blue crab processing was an economic engine for Crisfield, going back at least a century.

www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com

A mural of crab pickers is seen on a wall in Crisfield, Maryland, on June 12, 2024.

 

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Celebrating Sylvia’s Soul Food Restaurant in Harlem​

Jul 29, 2024
"GMA" visits the team behind the Black-owned small business to share some of their most delicious dishes and their secrets to success before they receive a huge surprise.

 

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Grandma and Me: Mac and Cheese - Episode One​

Jun 19, 2024
Welcome to the first ever generational swap (featuring a very familiar face) What team are you on, Millennial or Boomer?

 

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Ludacris wants to help you eat healthier​

July 29, 2024

Knorr

Ludacris cooks with chicken bouillon.

CNN —

Ludacris is bringing the flavor in a different way these days.

The rapper turned actor is leaning in to his love of cooking to encourage others to choose the kitchen over hitting the drive-thru lane. That’s why, on a recent hot day in Atlanta, Georgia, Ludacris was handing out samples of his lemon pepper chicken cutlets.

“There’s nothing more Atlanta than that, especially when you’re trying to remix something and make it more nutritious and healthy,” he told CNN of his specialty dish.

Ludacris has teamed with the food and flavor company Knorr to spread the word about the benefits of home cooking. He approached the project as only a superstar rapper could, remixing a classic hip-hop jam, “The Choice Is Yours” by Black Sheep.



Ludacris said he went with the 1991 hit because he loves “paying homage to all of the hip-hop forefathers and the ones that put me here.” He even got Black Sheep member Andres “Dres” Vargas-Titus to appear in the new video.

“I also think that [the comg] was the perfect hook because it [says] ‘You can either get with this or you can get with that,’” Ludacris said. “Meaning you can go with fast food that’s not nutritious or you can go now with fast food that is nutritious. So the hook kind of just perfectly fit what we were trying to do.”

By nutritious fast food, Ludacris means simple home made dishes. Ease of cooking is one reason why he connected with the spice company.

“A lot of us, you know, sometimes we are strapped for time and we all grab food that is available at the time or we hurry up and get fast food that’s not nutritious,” he said. “And that’s why I’m partnering with Knorr so that we can give people better options that are fast.”

 

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Annie Fisher’s path to fame, ‘paved with beaten biscuits’ from Missouri, was nearly forgotten

At the turn of the 20th century, a self-taught caterer in Columbia gained national acclaim with her sought-after biscuit recipe. Fisher’s famous beaten biscuits made it onto the plates of presidents and Hollywood stars alike — making her one of the wealthiest Black women around. But her story...

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