As a caterer, I never set out to be known, defined, or limited as a female black owned business. The other day the wife of a European dignitary who hired me for a sit down dinner party, explained that was part of the appeal in hiring me, besides my food. She liked what she saw, … Continue reading
To create for ourselves is one of the most important concepts that I take away from Kwanzaa. I strongly believe that we as a people should be growing, producing and cooking our own food. It is better for our health, better for our pocketbooks, and cooking is a skill that we can use to create … Continue reading
From an early age, I was deeply immersed in the culture and celebration of Kwanzaa. I used to perform in a children’s dance company called New Life, which was rooted in the ministry of spiritual liturgical dance. Every year, the company would perform at a renowned church in Chicago’s Kwanzaa event. I adored dancing at … Continue reading
Having been born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Kwanzaa is not a celebration I know much about. As I learn about the related principles and practices, I reflect on how they relate to my experience—in Kenya, Tanzania and more recently in the US and UK, and how food is entwined with creativity and identity, and … Continue reading
We face neither East nor West; we face Forward. by Kwame Nkrumah Kujichagulia (pron: koo-jee-chah-GOO-lee-ah) is the guiding principle of the second day of Kwanzaa. Defined as self-determination, it affirms the need and right of each individual to speak, name, and define their unique dreams, goals and personhood. According to the Nguzo Saba (the official … Continue reading
