Podcasts about black restaurant week

On Thursday's show: Houston Mayor John Whitmire clashed with the city's chief financial officer, Controller Chris Hollins, during the city council meeting this week after the controller's office presented an explosive report on overtime expenditures by the police, fire, and solid waste departments. We learn more and get an update on other developments affecting the city from News 88.7 reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh.Also this hour: Houston native Debbie Allen talks about an effort to help people understand what it's like to live with diabetes.Then, we talk with Cary Darling, entertainment editor for the Houston Chronicle, about Goldstone, the film he's presenting for the Movies Houstonians Love series at the MFAH.And we learn about Black Restaurant Week, which is marking its tenth year highlighting Black-owned restaurants across the city.

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Cynthia Daniels joins Holly Whitfield to talk about  Memphis Black Restaurant Week, the businesses that are participating this year and its evolution over the past 10 years.

The 9th annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience (RBRE), scheduled from March 9 to 16, 2025, is a citywide celebration that highlights Black-owned restaurants, food businesses, and culinary talent in Richmond, Virginia. This event not only boosts visibility and economic support for Black-owned eateries but also fosters a sense of community through food, culture, and entertainment. The festivities commence with Mobile Soul Sunday on March 9, 2025, featuring over 30 Black-owned food vendors offering a diverse array of cuisines influenced by African and Caribbean diasporas, as well as traditional soul food and American classics. The event also includes an Art Walk & Marketplace, music, dancing with Kemel (the line dance king), and "Trap Cardio" sessions. Shemicia Bowen, affectionately known as Mimi and Kelli often refers to as "Ma", serves as the co-founder and executive partner of RBRE. She is also the chairwoman of the Urban League of Greater Richmond, demonstrating her commitment to supporting minority communities. In addition to the culinary events, the community celebrates local leaders like Shemicia Bowen, who was recently inducted into the Class of 2025 Women Who Drive Richmond. This recognition honors 13 remarkable women making significant impacts in the Richmond region. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit the official RBRE website at rbre365.com.

Join us and be inspired in this replay episode from Women Acquiring Assets, featuring Asheli Atkins, a PhD in race and ethnic relations and an MBA who focuses on the intersection of growing wealth among women, particularly women of color, and the implications for legacy and financial empowerment. She highlights the rapid growth of women's wealth, emphasizing the importance of providing access to financial education, coaching, and products tailored to their needs. This growing wealth has the potential to reshape how legacy is built, but Asheli stresses that businesses must recognize and engage authentically with women and Black communities to support this transformation. A key aspect of Asheli's work is her critique of performative allyship in corporate diversity initiatives. She argues that many organizations make surface-level statements about diversity and inclusion without implementing meaningful, long-term changes. Asheli calls for companies to go beyond symbolic actions and ensure consistent engagement with marginalized communities, particularly Black businesses, and to build genuine, ongoing relationships. She emphasizes the importance of diversity across various aspects, including race, gender, and sexuality, and believes that companies must reflect the communities they serve in their leadership and practices. Asheli is also deeply involved in supporting Black entrepreneurs and marginalized groups, including through initiatives like Black Restaurant Week, which connects Black farmers and restaurateurs to promote economic empowerment. She advocates for intentional efforts to expand networks and engage with diverse individuals, encouraging organizations to invest in long-term, authentic relationships. Ultimately, Asheli's work is driven by the belief that true diversity and inclusivity require sustained commitment, self-reflection, and the willingness to foster real change across communities and industries. We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Start your trial on Simplified. Schedule a consult, get on the mailing list, and learn more about my favorite tools and programs via https://www.yourbrandamplified.com

Lauran Smith, Founder of Chicago Black Restaurant Week, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago Black Restaurant Week and talk about them celebrating their 10th season!

From jerk chicken to fresh squeezed juice to sweet treats, Chicago Black Restaurant Week offers something for everyone, not to mention an opportunity to explore a new restaurant. Reset checks in with founder Lauran Smith and participating restaurateur Dave Clausell, owner of Jerk Yard Chicago. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Episode Description: Months after the city ended its contract with gun detection technology ShotSpotter, Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is searching for its replacement. Host Jacoby Cochran and producer Michelle Navarro explain replacement requirements and technology the city is already testing out. Plus, we talk about the new neighborhood map reimagined by residents and what places we are looking to check out for Black Restaurant Week.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 11 episode: The Newberry – Use code CITYCAST for 10% off your class TimeLine Theatre Company Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Neil dives into the culinary delights of Ahhhuevo, an LA-based food truck that has mastered the art of all-day breakfast. With a menu featuring mouth-watering breakfast tacos, egg sandwiches, and burgers, Ahhhuevo is the go-to spot for breakfast lovers throughout Los Angeles County.Tune in to learn why Ahhhuevo is acclaimed for having the best breakfast burritos in LA. Don't miss out on experiencing the ultimate food truck sensation—your taste buds will thank you!

Here's your local news for Monday, August 12, 2024:We check in on this year's Black Restaurant Week,Find out why environmental advocates are campaigning against tomorrow's voter referendums,Get the latest updates from the Coalition to March on the DNC,Investigate the new federal guidelines for dairy consumption,Revisit one of the largest strikes in labor history,Take a closer look at a popular cocktail,Review two new movies on the small screen,And much more.

Stephanie is back! She joins Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed & Rodlyn-mae Banting to chat about Black Restaurant Week, Midwest Dad Energy, and the two constitutional amendments on the ballot next week. Speaking of which, Kathleen Fullin from the League of Women Voters of Dane County joins to dispel any misconceptions about the latest rules around voting, and let us know exactly what's on the ballot next week, how you can participate in the election, and why you should trust the results. More info on Black Restaurant Week here: https://blueprint365.org/featured/madison-black-restaurant-week-begins-sunday/  

Get your eating pants on because it's time for Houston Black Restaurant Week! From upscale choices to outstanding Caribbean fare, host Raheel Ramzanali is getting the best spots to try from Falayn Ferrell, Black Restaurant Week Managing Partner, and RC Simmons, founder of Park Place Steakhouse!  Check out our recs: Learn more about Houston Black Restaurant Week  Kindred Stories LetsDoThisHouston  Brown Sugar Cafe  A lil Taste of the South  Mikki's  Esther's  Aunt Bill's  Dandelion Cafe  The Funnel Cake Place  Comfort Foodies  Park Place on the Boardwalk in Katy Kiss  The Warwick Houston  Davis Street  Lucille's  Sophisticated Delight's Private Catering  Birria Queen  Guzel Cakes  Jamaica pon di road  Tropical Diner  Blue Nile  ChopNBlok Creole Kitchen and Daiquiris  LA burgers and Daiquiris  Wing Quarter  7spice cajun Just Chef Enterprises LLC Chef Willie Holmes Chef Moe Russell  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Sound Bites,” Holly Whitfield and Chris Herrington highlight a few favorites from the Black Restaurant Week slate and go deep on where they'd eat, and where they'd send visitors, within walking distance of FedExForum, from early morning and late-night dining to coffee shops and a soda fountain. 

We celebrate Black Restaurant week in Dallas by giving a shout out to some of our favorites! 

Monica Eng, an award-winning reporter with Axios, joins Lisa Dent to give a guide of the various Black-owned restaurants you can visit for this year’s Chicago Black Restaurant Week. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.   On today's show:   ·        It's baaaack! Has it been a year already? DMV Black Restaurant Week is back and its patron saint and inventor, Georgetown University's Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluowole, is in to tell us all about it. In with her is a gentleman of good taste with some good tastes from his restaurant FishScale, a Black Restaurant Week participant, Chef Henry Brandon Williams;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ·        Jeremy Scheck is the author of “ScheckEats―Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science.” It's a guide to straightforward and delicious home cooking. It combines staple ingredients with food science principles to ensure the reader's efficiency and good health. You've seen him on TikTok and the Today Show and read about him in People magazine;                                                                                                               ·        Barry Koslow is the executive chef at the Pendry DC on The Wharf. The Pendry is a very sexy hotel property with three food and beverage concepts that hit a high mark – and he's in to tell us all about them;                                                                                                              ·        Ana Reyes is director of operations at El Tamarindo, D.C.'s HQ for homestyle Salvadoran and Mexican cooking with authentic pupusas, tacos and irresistible bebidas. El Salvador's National Pupusa Day, is Nov. 12. Ana's in with the deets AND .. lotsa pupusas! 

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis.  On today's show: ·        It's baaaack! Has it been a year already? DMV Black Restaurant Week is back and its patron saint and inventor, Georgetown University's Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluowole, is in to tell us all about it. In with her is a gentleman of good taste with some good tastes from his restaurant FishScale, a Black Restaurant Week participant, Chef Henry Brandon Williams;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ·        Jeremy Scheck is the author of “ScheckEats―Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science.” It's a guide to straightforward and delicious home cooking. It combines staple ingredients with food science principles to ensure the reader's efficiency and good health. You've seen him on TikTok and the Today Show and read about him in People magazine;                                                                                                              ·        Barry Koslow is the executive chef at the Pendry DC on The Wharf. The Pendry is a very sexy hotel property with three food and beverage concepts that hit a high mark – and he's in to tell us all about them;                                                                                                            ·        Ana Reyes is director of operations at El Tamarindo, D.C.'s HQ for homestyle Salvadoran and Mexican cooking with authentic pupusas, tacos and irresistible bebidas. El Salvador's National Pupusa Day, is Nov. 12. Ana's in with the deets AND .. lotsa pupusas!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Ian Hoch Warren Luckett about Black Restaurant Week and Pon Dixson, Project leader and administrator of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge Complex, about the recent wildfires in the area.  

Black Restaurant Week is an annual, multi-city culinary movement celebrating the flavors of African, African-American, and Caribbean cuisine nationwide. Warren Luckett, Founder of Black Restaurant Week, comes on to expand awareness and increase support for black culinary professionals. 

I knew it was going to stir intense emotions when I wrote about a prominent white woman in Long Beach repeating a racial slur, but I didn't realize it would still be causing controversy months later.It is interesting to sit back and watch how things play out. When I originally wrote the column addressing a long-standing staple in the food community and the creator of Long Beach Black Restaurant Week, Terri Henry, using the N-word on multiple occasions, I thought that it would result in the same song and dance we see time and time again.A public apology, assurances that the behavior was not a reflection of her character, and a promise to be better. Nothing of the sort took place. Instead, Henry doubled down and said the apologies that were needed were given privately, and she fully expected her work in the Black community to absolve her of any and all backlash.For the most part, she was right. Not only were several Black restaurant owners involved with Black Restaurant Week unmoved by her behavior, but they also continued to work with her. Things took a turn when writer Brian Addison, another prominent figure in the Long Beach food scene, challenged Henry's selling of Long Beach Black Restaurant Week as a way to scam the Black community.That assertion resulted in a very public battle over Black Restaurant Week between two white residents in Long Beach. As odd as that is, Addison's claims did result in Henry issuing her first public apology, seven months after her repeated use of the racial slur.While the mudslinging was well underway, Addison sent me a text mocking Terri Henry. It included a picture of her, which he intentionally altered to feature a cartoon bubble right beside her with the same racial slur that he felt was reason enough for everyone in the community to sever ties with her.What is the difference between what Henry said and a text message Addison created and circulated to his friends that included a racial slur? None.There was a difference in the aftermath. Almost immediately, Addison issued a private apology to me, as well as posted a public apology on his Facebook page, ‘Long Beach Food Scene.'This all reinforced my belief that we need to talk about these issues more openly.A few months ago, I sat down with three leaders from the Black community: Honey Blu of New Era Long Beach and the April Parker Foundation, Senay Kenfe of The Six, and Wes Porter of Urban Society of Long Beach. The goal was to have a conversation about why we as Black people use a word that has always and will always be used outside of the community as a way to show hate and devalue us.While I felt the conversation was enlightening and needed, I struggled with releasing it so long after Henry's initial use of the word. But here we are again.While I am disappointed that the use of the N-word by a prominent white person in the community has happened again, I am proud of the resolve several people in the community have to move forward together.I invite you to listen to the first episode of The Conversation, a podcast that brings leaders from the community together to discuss difficult topics and, hopefully, bring about change. 

Also in the news: Black Restaurant Week has begun in Chicago; Two businesses vandalized by as many as 15 people in Andersonville; Two injured after fire in a South Side high-rise building and more.

Also in the news: Black Restaurant Week has begun in Chicago; Two businesses vandalized by as many as 15 people in Andersonville; Two injured after fire in a South Side high-rise building and more.

Also in the news: Black Restaurant Week has begun in Chicago; Two businesses vandalized by as many as 15 people in Andersonville; Two injured after fire in a South Side high-rise building and more.

This weekend would have been jazz musician and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane's 86th birthday. Her family celebrates and remembers her legacy. The extinction of large, Ice Age mammals coincided with the arrival of humans, according to researchers who studied bones from the La Brea Tar Pits and Lake Elsinore. Black Restaurant Week is back and bigger than ever, focusing on diverse offerings of LA's Black-owned eateries, food trucks, and coffee shops.

Today on the Tuesday 8:00 Buzz with Tara Wilhelmi and 1neofmani (Breyon Sommerville), talking about what's going on, Black Restaurant Week wrap-up, Invest Fest 2023 coming up in Atlanta, and […] The post We're Faster Alone but Get Further Together appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

North Atlanta area sees more antisemitic flyers; what cities can do now to prepare for the new norm of excessive heat; and pull up a chair for Atlanta's Black Restaurant Week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Textile artist Wini McQueen discusses “The Canopy,” her large-scale exhibit on view at the Macon Mall. Plus, our series “Speaking of Poetry” shines a light on W.J. Lofton, and City Lights contributor Mike Jordan joins us to discuss the good, the bad, and the delicious facts about “Restaurant Weeks” ahead of Atlanta's upcoming “Black Restaurant Week.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is your WORT local news for Monday, July 31.We talk with Black restaurant owners ahead of Black Restaurant Week here in Madison,State Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined 22 other attorneys generals to reject a proposed deal from a company accused of widespread PFAS pollution,And in the second half, this week in city and county meetings, what protections workers have during major heat waves, and two new movie reviews.

Mad Lit gets underway tonight, a former Afghani presidential spokesman will speak in Madison and Black Restaurant Week is coming soon.

The inaugural Dreamfest Music, Art & Culture festival is coming August 12, Black Girls Do Bike will bring all three Wisconsin chapters together for Black Restaurant Week, and the Green Bay Packers Foundation has challenged the community to donate to the Black Business Hub.

518 Black Restaurant Week is part of a nationwide invitation to support Black-owned restaurants during Juneteenth. The event is designed to recognize the contributions of Black chefs, restauranteurs, and food-industry professionals in the city of Albany and across the Capital Region. Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe is in conversation with 518 Restaurant Week founder and business leader Jamila Adams. They speak about her dramatic career journey from social justice law to community and great food with soul. 518 Black Restaurant Week can be found on Facebook and instagram and at 518BlackRestaurantWeek@gmail.com

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Moses Nagel's interview with Jamaica Miles who issued a call against voter suppression in Schenectady. Then, Willie Terry reports from the recent Capital Pride Parade and Festival. Later on, H Bosh Jr invites Orville Abrahams on the show to talk about the first African American Heritage Day. After that, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with the founder of 518 Black Restaurant Week founder Jamila Adams as we head into the week where Black-owned restaurants get highlighted. Finally, H Bosh Jr invites guest Miki Conn to talk about the history of Juneteenth in the area.

Falayn Ferrell, the Managing Partner of Black Restaurant Week, LLC and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for Feed the Soul Foundation is a native Houstonian. In this episode, we discuss: Finding the gap in the market to launch Black Restaurant Week. Growth marketing strategies used for scaling Black Restaurant Week to other cities. Solidifying relationships and strategic business partners Falayn will contribute to the Growth Marketing Strategies panel at the Marketing For The Culture Summit. Make sure you get your tickets and join us from May 31-June 2nd. Contact Falayn: https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/ https://feedthesoulfou.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/falaynf/ Contact AAMA: https://www.aa-ma.org/black-marketers-to-watch/ https://www.aa-ma.org/marketing-for-the-culture-summit-2023/  -- Falayn's full bio: Falayn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Florida A&M University. After graduation, she relocated to the New York tri-state area to work for a leading Fortune 500 company. She quickly realized that her true passion lay in helping small businesses with their brand management and she was most inspired by helping non-profit organizations achieve their vision. She established Fade Media, a digital marketing firm in Houston in 2015 with Derek Robinson to develop brand identities, design websites, create marketing collateral, and organize strategies for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. In 2016 Fade Media was awarded a Crystal Award by the American Marketing Association for its outstanding work in design and branding She established Fade Media, a digital marketing firm in Houston in 2015 with Derek Robinson to develop brand identities, design websites, create marketing collateral, and organize strategies for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. In 2016 Fade Media was awarded a Crystal Award by the American Marketing Association for its outstanding work in design and branding.  In 2016, Falayn Ferrell partnered with Warren Luckett and Derek Robinson to organize Black Restaurant Week in Houston, TX and now serves as a Managing Partner over Operations for the initiative. The annual national awareness campaign showcases over 1200 black-owned culinary businesses and professionals with 15 regional Black Restaurant Week campaigns across the United States and Canada. Black Restaurant Week garners over 400 million impressions for the black culinary industry annually. The campaign and its participants have been featured in local and national media outlets such as Good Morning America, New York Times, Essence, Bloomberg, and more. In 2021 Black Restaurant Week was awarded a Crystal Award by the American Marketing Association for its remarkable work in special events marketing. In 2020, Black Restaurant Week established Feed the Soul Foundation to support sustainability and growth amongst minority culinary businesses. Since 2020, Feed the Soul Foundation has provided $500,000 in grants to Black-owned and Latin-owned businesses across the US. The foundation also established a National Emergency Relief Fund to aid culinary businesses across the nation and has provided $34,000 to assist businesses with unforeseen and natural disasters and restaurant equipment repair. The foundation has also awarded $75,000 in scholarships to minority hospitality and business students at Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School, Careers through Culinary Arts Program,  University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Florida A&M University, and Morehouse College.  

On this edition of This Bites, Tarik and Ann talk about a unique tribute dinner inspiried by a film featured at the Milwaukee Film Festival, Milwaukee's Black Restaurant Week, a new additions joining the North Avenue Market, and some sad news about one of the Egg & Flour locations.

A Cardinal Stritch University professor shares their reaction to the school's closure. We learn about Voces de la Frontera's May Day march. We tell you about conservation efforts at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. We look at Black Restaurant Week in Milwaukee. Plus, learn why Hattie McDaniel, the first Black person to win an Academy Award, credits Milwaukee for her success.

Black Restaurant Week is under way until April 16th in H-Town and with so many delicious spots to try, we brought back Food influencer G from Bless Tha Belly to help us navigate the food scene. From the best lunch spots to the most Houston spot, G gives us a mouthwatering list of black-owned restaurants from across the city. Are you ready to go on a culinary journey with your guide G? Check out the Black Restaurant Week Website for more! Follow G on Instagram @BlessThaBelly! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Ethiopian immigrant whose childhood was shadowed by violence wants her Denver ice cream shop to be a place of peace. We visit during Black Restaurant Week. Then, students in Delta County win their long fight to replace the offensive names of two local geographic features. And Purplish examines lawmakers' efforts to make Colorado more accessible.

An Ethiopian immigrant whose childhood was shadowed by violence wants her Denver ice cream shop to be a place of peace. We visit during Black Restaurant Week. Then, students in Delta County win their long fight to replace the offensive names of two local geographic features. And Purplish examines lawmakers' efforts to make Colorado more accessible.

Jessica recaps the Grizzlies weekend on the court, discusses the Ja Morant situation, gets Gary Parrish's thoughts on the Tigers tournament hopes, talks Black Restaurant Week with Jalyn Souchek and more.start Grizzlies weekend recap:08 Ja Morant is away from the team:36 Gary Parrish:37 Where do the Grizzlies go form here?:50 Tigers lose at buzzer to Houston:57 Favorites to win men's college basketball tournament1:04 Jalyn Souchek 1:04 Black Restaurant Week1:25 HOT MESS EXPRESS1:25 10 pieces of torn Achilles advice

In a blow to Chicago comedy fans, HBO Max announced Tuesday that it would not pick up “South Side” for a fourth season. The show follows various characters — from workers at a rent-to-own store to wannabe rappers to cops — hustling on Chicago's South Side. As we grieve the loss of this TV gem, we're revisiting a conversation host Jacoby Cochran had with creators Diallo Riddle (who plays Allen Gayle), Sultan Salahuddin (Simon James), and Bashir Salahuddin (Officer Sandy Goodnight). They tell us how the show stays true to Chicago. This conversation was originally published Dec. 5, 2022. #SaveSouthSide Petition Some good news: Don't miss the last weekend of Black Restaurant Week and Chicago Theatre Week. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walmart closing 2 Portland stores. Oregon's kicker may soar to nearly $4 billion. Black Restaurant Week starts Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's DMV Black Restaurant Week. It runs until November 13 and the now three-term DC mayor, Muriel Bowser, kicked off the week announcing seven new Food Access Fund grants to small businesses in Wards 7 and 8. We talk to Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio – who oversees the program – and Melvin Hines – owner of DCity Smokehouse – who received one of these grants.

After decades of exploration – or exploitation – Louisiana is covered with thousands of orphaned wells. Now, there are new efforts to plug up these sites, like a $12.7 million grant in Federal funding from the Bipartisan Jobs Act to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. WWNO's Coastal reporter Kezia Setyawan spoke with Senior Advisor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jim Guthrie, for more. Earlier this month the new docu-series, Making Black America: Through the Grapevine, premiered on PBS. Hosted by renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, and directed by Stacey Holman and Shayla Harris, the four part series examines the Black experience over the past 250 years, diving into everything from post-emancipation Black schools to the social media phenomenon of Black Twitter. Co-director Stacey Holman, shares more about this ambitious project. From King Cake Fest to Gumbo Fest, New Orleans is no stranger to exciting food events. But just last week attendees had the chance to taste African, African American, and Caribbean cuisine as part of the annual Black Restaurant Week. Event cofounder, Falayn Ferell, and co-owner and executive chef of Café Sbisa, Alfred Singleton, tell us more about the week and the importance of supporting minority-owned businesses. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the pod today: an update on the case of a Appleton man in jail for an assualt on a Black woman, a series of proposals from the Dane County Board's Black Caucus to reduce disparities in the jail, and Black Restaurant Week coming soon!

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Celebrate the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisine during Black Restaurant Week. Black Restaurant Week is a ten-day showcase celebrating the best in culinary arts. Dine at one of the participating restaurants offering weekly specials. We talk to the CEO and Founder of Black Restaurant Week, Warren Luckett about this exciting week. We are passengers on their journey towards love and legacy. Jessica & David Martin are wealth creators, entrepreneurs, and authors. Their book, "Chasing The Empire" is about their journey towards their empire and you get a raw and riveting sneak peek into the hears and minds of true hustlers who hold a vison for building generational wealth and teaching others how to do the same.

UH player Taze Moore took home the win in the NCAA Slam Dunk Contest....and it's our time to support black-owned restaurants

Founder Cynthia Daniels talks about what the week means.

Turmoil continues in Ukraine as Russian forces continue to wage war. The three officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been found guilty of violating his civil rights by failing to intervene and provide Floyd with medical attention. The Centers for Disease Control is loosening its masking guidelines. Alicia Barrera and RJ Marquez chat with Ryane Smith, the founder of Black Restaurant Week which kicks off this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

:16 – The Long Beach Black Restaurant week is just a few days away. The event starts Jan. 23 and runs through Jan. 30. It is organized by the nonprofit Long Beach Food and Beverage and is designed to promote and celebrate African, African American and Caribbean food, as well as highlight Black-owned culinary businesses, chefs, and bartenders in and around Long Beach. - ADVERTISEMENT - Mr. Fries is one of the restaurants featured in the week. The founder, Craig Batiste, shares his story of how the firing of his wife and the mundane of a 9-5 sparked the idea. Devin Green, one of the owners of the Mr. Fries location just off Artesia Boulevard in North Long Beach, shares why he and his family felt the franchise would help their family build generational wealth. If you are interested in opening a franchise or, finding a location near you, visit Mr. Fries online here: https://www.mrfriesman.com/about-us/ 11:24 – Terry Henry runs Long Beach Food and Beverage (https://www.lbfoodandbeverage.org), which is a non-profit organization that helps restaurants in Long Beach get more attention. But with every event that she organizes, she also gives back to the community. On Tuesday, Henry brought three chefs to the Long Beach Food Mission. Together they provided homeless men, women, and children with a multi-course gourmet lunch. Find out more about each chef below. Chef Ronnie Woods – Northtown Bistro Pop-up - https://www.instagram.com/northtownbistro/ Chef Quianna Bradley – A Pinch of Salt Catering - http://www.apinchofsaltcatering.com Chef Vida Virgillito – Gone Loco Food Truck - https://www.instagram.com/goneloco21/