Posts Tagged ‘food’
2023 Essence Festival of Culture
Essence Music Festival is the event that “Parties With a Purpose“. It draws over 600,000 festival-goers a year. It has become the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States. The EMF brings “star-studded” actors and actresses, major artists, empowerment workshops, shopping, food, and more to the famous City of New Orleans.
Read MoreKeith Lee is TikTok’s favorite food reviewer — and he’s just getting started
Keith Lee has found his niche as a Black food reviewer on TikTok, and his success can help the greater Black community.
Read MoreJamila Norman knows farming holds secrets of our past and future
Farming can create bridges between the past, present, and future for Black farmers in the United States and beyond.
Read MoreMilwaukee Forever
Celebrating the Black and Latinx Diasporas. Join us for HYFIN’s Milwaukee Forever at Radio Milwaukee! The night of Afrofuturism will celebrate the Black and Latin diasporas through music from DJs Bizzon and DJ Nicole Acosta, dance, food and fashion.
Read MoreNetflix’s ‘High on the Hog’ Retraces the Origins of Black Food Culture
Netflix’s ‘High on the Hog’ documentary traces how African food and traditions were transported to America, and how this culinary legacy continues to thrive in various U.S. food scenes.
Read More16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America
Despite continued underrepresentation, Black chefs are having a long overdue moment of increased recognition for their culinary work. This article examines 16 chefs who are drawing from their past to create a new and delicious future.
Read MoreHow Enslaved Chefs Helped Shape American Cuisine
The southern United Stated is known for both its food and hospitality, both of which can be traced to slavery.
Read MoreThere Goes the Neighborhood: How Food Helps Drive Gentrification
When talking about gentrification, housing is talked about as a main contributor. This article discusses how food can help drive the gentrification of black neighborhoods like Harlem.
Read MoreA More Abundant Share — The Future Of Food Is Black
From: The Huffington Post: Black Voices Authored By: Shakirah Simley In the article “A More Abundant Share – The Future Of Food Is Black,” Shakirah Simley explains how food symbolizes deep cultural connections, generational ties to family, and acts as a symbol of power. The good food movement is the idea that, “In a very…
Read MoreMinority Children Going Hungry During Summer Months
Research showing how many Black children do not have enough food in the summer reveals how important meals at school are.
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