January 1. We made it to see this day. It’s that pivotal date when all things new are embraced and our efforts at finding that balance which optimizes our lives are keen. There’s so much to be said for the moments that shaped the previous year. We all experienced happy moments, sad times, anxious thoughts, … Continue reading
The celebration of Kwanzaa has been an important tradition in my family for several years. In this article, I will discuss its historical development in my own family and why I believe it to be a significant milestone in the reclamation and restoration of African and African American history and culture. My wife and I … Continue reading
Celebrating Kwanzaa was not a ritual practiced by my family; in fact, I had no idea what Kwanzaa meant. While obtaining my degree in Africana Studies from NCSU, I learned all about the African Diaspora, as well as the symbols and principles of Kwanzaa. Since graduating, I’ve been inspired to enlighten others (young and old) … Continue reading
“The black eye pea was introduced into the West Indies from Central Africa in the early 1700s and journeyed from there into the Carolinas. The pea with the small black dot is considered especially lucky by many cultures in Western Africa. While the pea was certainly not lucky for those who were caught and sold … Continue reading
When Washington, D.C. Chef Jawanza Zulu sees a recipe or watches a food show featuring chicken, beef, pork, duck or desserts, he imagines how the food, its flavors and textures, can be recast as tofu. Chef Zulu, owner of “Tofu Delights” catering, grew up watching tofu dishes being prepared by the women he knew: his mother, … Continue reading
