Milk Not Jails
MILK NOT JAILS is a volunteer-run, grassroots campaign working to build a new urban-rural alliance in New York State. We are urban and rural people, prison justice activists, farmers, artists, … Continue reading
What Does the Nguzo Saba Sound Like?
The seven principles of the Nguzo Saba are designed to help us reflect on community building and communal advancement. Unlike its holiday counterparts, Christmas and Hanukkah, there is no canon … Continue reading
Jollof Rice, A West African-Inspired Dish
A West African dish, Jollof Rice, or Benachin, is similar to Latin American’s Arroz Con Pollo, a Spanish Paella, Louisiana’s Jambalaya or Korean Bibimbap. The ground spices, such as cumin, coriander … Continue reading
Bryant Terry and An Inspirational Giveaway
There’s vegan soul food we pretend taste good. Then, there’s vegan soul food that actually does taste good, because it’s cooked with soul…from the earth… from the heart. That’s Bryant … Continue reading
Shop (Black) Handmade on Etsy
Written by Yetunde Taiwo Rodriguez of AfroMartha.com As we approach Christmas (and subsequently, Kwanzaa), it is easy to get lured by all the seemingly enticing deals being offered by the … Continue reading
Kujichagulia: Honoring Potlikker to Reclaim Traditional Foodways and Ourselves
Kujichagulia: Self-Determination, Speaking for yourself and making choices that benefit the community At the farmers market, it’s not unusual for a customer to pick up a vegetable and ask, “What … Continue reading
My First Kwanzaa
Written by Walker Tisdale III of HealthyBlackMen.org, the Number One Source for Healthy Black Men I recall my very first Kwanzaa celebration and ironically it was as an undergraduate student … Continue reading
V. Sheree Williams of CuisineNoirMag.com
When I first started blogging about food, I immediately discovered an informative culinary website focusing on African-Americans with a passion for food. CuisineNoirMag.com is one of my favorite food sites … Continue reading
Habari Gani?
This is the first year I’m personally honoring Kwanzaa in my household. In years past, I was invited to a friend or neighbor’s celebration. Our household’s first year of recognizing … Continue reading
Kwanzaa Culinarians 