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In celebration of #BlackBusinessMonth, we're revisiting some of the black-owned restaurants in Palm Beach County that we spotlighted during Black History Month. First on our list is Georgia Mae’s! #WeValueWhatYouValue

February is Black History Month, a celebration of cultural contributions, diversity and the bountiful food and traditions that African Americans have contributed. Starting in 1976, this month recognizes and celebrates the Black voices that have played pivotal roles in shaping our shared history. According to refed.org, a “remarkable thing about this food history is how it sprang from enterprise, creativity, survival, and necessity. Innovation in Black food culture came from scarcity and being unjustly forced into hardship and food insecurity. Creating recipes using scraps, leftovers, and ingredients that were otherwise deemed as ‘less than,’ African American culture set the standard for creating delicious and wholesome meals from very little, and they are meals that we still enjoy today. From cornbread to gumbo, mac and cheese to fried chicken, it is a culinary legacy that is deeply ingrained in the American cultural profile." As we celebrate Black history, we continuously work to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in our nutrition and health research endeavors. Recognizing and honoring diverse perspectives is key to creating meaningful impacts in our areas of focus. #BlackHistoryMonth

Why It Matters:

🖤 Happy Black History Month 🖤 Did you know that butter pecan ice cream has a special place in Black history? During slavery and the Jim Crow segregation era, Black people were denied vanilla ice cream because it was seen as "pure" and only for white people. They were only allowed to purchase and eat chocolate ice cream throughout the year. In response to this injustice, Black people added pecans and butter to vanilla ice cream to create a new flavor that was no longer "pure white." This innovative creation revolutionized the ice cream industry and gave birth to the love affair between Black people and butter pecan ice cream. It's important to remember the contributions and innovations of Black people not just during Black History Month, but all year round. So, add butter pecan ice cream to your celebration list, along with red velvet cake (symbolic to the blood shed of those who lost their lives while enslaved). Let's honor our history and keep innovating for a better future. Source: Darah Doneit #Blackhistorymonth2024 #blackhistory365 #nowyouknow

I decided to kickstart Black History Month by visiting some Black-owned coffee shops this week. You can read more about my mini adventures on my blog, learn more about these majestic coffee shops, and support by clicking the link below ! And why not share ☕️♥️ #blogwriting #cafes #coffeebreak #blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #blackownedbusinesses #publicrelations #mediarelations #openforwork #freelancewriting

We are taking a moment to reflect on the first day of Black History Month (US). What does Black History Month (US) mean to you? FOR US, it provides a month of intentional focus. FOCUS on gratitude. GRATITUDE for all the people who came before us, some are still here paving a way in the food industry, today. TODAY, making history providing guidance - making it possible for brands like Humble Kind Wise to follow our entrepreneurial bliss. Audio: snippet from interview with @masterp in 2020. You can find our products in stores in around the DC area, online and on @webuyblack #blackhistorymonth

HELLO OCTOBER- BLACK HISTORY MONTH Aren't you exited that we celebrate Black History Month in October as well as raise awareness on other health related initiatives? I know I am. This month I will be exploring, Black Health. What puts our health at risk the most and is that risk higher or lower in other races? What health conditions should we be on the lookout for and what steps should we take to minimize those risks🤔 We'll be covering all this and more so do let me know in the comments, what kind of information you're looking forward to. #blackhistorymonth #blackhealth #liveateasenotwithdisease #gadosustainablewellness

As we keep celebrating Black-owned businesses, sharing literature from Black authors, and highlighting influential figures in the Black community, here are a few more recommendations: Business: Black History Walks Book: In Every Mirror She’s Black by Lola Akinmade Åkerström Figure: Betty Campbell

BLACK HISTORY (CORPORATE)…BINGO CHALLENGE 2024   We are half way through and my sister Chi Chi Okezie has a challenge for you to consider for yourself and your organization. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ This could improve your culture immediately.   How do you play? Just like Bingo, you go across, up, down, or diagonal. You complete the squares and integrate yourself with actions that will bring an awareness to Black people that you may not have had before the challenge.   Why play? The number one thing I hear from folks is “I didn’t know”. I had no idea what you go through, how you feel about what you go through, or that there are ever times you feel __________. Getting familiar with our culture would fill in a lot of gaps you have in your (mis)understanding of us.   How do I make this a corporate challenge? Reach directly out to Chi Chi Okezie and she will help you design the corporate challenge, and customize it for your organization. Her information is on the image.   Good luck and private message us on your progress as you finish up Black History month stronger and more aware.   Together we rise ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

HELLO OCTOBER- BLACK HISTORY MONTH Aren't you exited that we celebrate Black History Month in October as well as raise awareness on other health related initiatives? I know I am. This month I will be exploring, Black Health. What puts our health at risk the most and is that risk higher or lower in other races? What health conditions should we be on the lookout for and what steps should we take to minimize those risks🤔 We'll be covering all this and more so do let me know in the comments, what kind of information you're looking forward to. #blackhistorymonth #blackhealth #liveateasenotwithdisease #gadosustainablewellness