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I know it's a little late but I wanted to share how me and a few co-worker celebrated Black History month this year. We wanted to highlight a black-owned restaurant so we went to Monarch Market and tried Rolled AF which specializes in modern Mexican food. Disclaimer: we are not professional food critics, we just know good food when we taste it! <iframe src="https://lnkd.in/ee4_MByE" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen title="My Movie 2.mov"></iframe>

Black women have been killing it in the kitchen since the beginning of time. Despite this fact, Black people — specifically Black women — have been underrepresented in the #culinary industry for decades. Although the number of Black chefs is increasing, there’s still plenty of progress to be made in giving us the recognition that we deserve. And with the new generation of Black foodies across the country looking to feed their culinary palates, there are several who are giving the people what they need — in the best way possible. From seasoned chefs to rising stars, here are seven women who are dominating the food scene, who need to be on your radar. https://lnkd.in/eXMHMTEh

"..Can we stand for something? Now is the time to face the wind, let love in, together, can we stand? Looka there, liquor in my hand, the grandbaby of a moonshine man.." -American Requiem, Beyonce Knowles-Carter I wonder if Beyonce realizes just how off-guard she caught the entire whiskey industry with the launch of SirDavis. This is a big deal. Celebrities enter the space every day (her husband has been here for over 10 years) and while intentions and quality vary, there's a consistency in the pattern as consistent as the players on the back bar: it's rarely women, and when it is, it's almost never in whiskey (I say almost because that ceiling broke with Big Nose Kate Whiskey's partnership with Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone #humblebrag). In the last 36 hours I've been asked 20, 30 times what my take is on the development and I have something to say. (this one's for you Karen Locke). Beyonce launching an American Whiskey is not good. Beyonce launching an American Whiskey is THE GREATEST VALIDATION OF THE WORK BEING DONE EVERYDAY BY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE WHISKEY MORE INCLUSIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE OF TODAY'S INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE. sorry, stuck in caps. Work led by individual champions in the industry like Peggy Noe Stevens, Becky Paskin, Amanda Victoria (Mintz) with pioneers like Hollis B Worth, Rebecca Harris, Tracie Franklin, Allison Parc, Marianne Eaves, Jane Bowie along with groups such as OurWhisky Foundation, Black Bourbon Society, Spirited Women Collective, Bourbon Women and The The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling (The MJF); all who advocate for and advance diversity in the whiskey landscape. These voices are loud but have never had an audience of 400 million. I like to think that our collective shouting made an echo; one so loud that Beyonce shouted back. Long live the Queen. ta ta, Mel #WhiskeyIndustry #DiversityAdvocacy #Beyonce #SirDavis #OurWhiskyFoundation #BlackBourbonSociety #TheMJF #LFG #toasttothefutureofwhisky

James M. Saunders, our President & Founders, graces the cover of the Black Enterprise Magazine with a number of peers who are also partnering with Pronghorn. Check it out below

Diversity has so much power.

There is a power in knowing other languages.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday dedicated to the end of slavery and the liberation, culture, and freedom of African Americans in United States history. Black entrepreneurs, distillers, mixologists, and innovators have made rippling impacts on the beverage industry for as long as we've known, and commemorating their legacy is especially important for today's holiday. Check out this article we wrote for Juneteenth in 2022, spotlighting five Black innovators in the Beverage Industry. Cheers to education, history, and the continuing fight for equity!

I am simply in Awe. This was a personal moment of encouragement because often when I think of the first 18 years of my life, these were not the stories that I was aware of. Of course, this happened over the last 50-60 years. I can see the whole story and remain.."I AM INSPIRED TO CONTINUE PURSUING MY DREAM of leaving a Legacy for my family"! My Pitch Deck! https://lnkd.in/gUWQj5_5

As part of our year-end review, let's toast to Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing force behind Uncle Nearest, the first Black woman-owned whiskey brand! 🌟 In 2022, she not only secured a place in history as the first Black woman to own a whiskey brand but also achieved another remarkable feat this year. Uncle Nearest now proudly owns Domaine Saint Martin, a 350-year-old estate in Cognac, France, marking a groundbreaking move in the spirits industry. 🥃 Fawn's innovative approach has not only made Uncle Nearest one of the top 10 ultra-premium American whiskey companies but has also set a new standard for independent spirits. Here's to rewriting history and creating a legacy that transcends generations! ✨ In a world where the contributions of African Americans often faded into anonymity, Fawn's commitment to authenticity and storytelling stands out. With thousands of original documents and artifacts, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey not only offers a taste of unparalleled craftsmanship but also carries the weight of the most researched brand story. This isn't just about whiskey; it's a journey of reclaiming history, celebrating resilience, and toasting to the unsung heroes. Here's to rewriting the narrative, one sip at a time. 🌟 #UncleNearest #LegacyInABottle #TennesseeWhiskey #MBRmag #MinorityViews #diverseminds #MBR #diversevoices #diversethoughts

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