Tag: African American

Happy Women’s History Month
March 7, 2021

Happy Women’s History Month

Happy Women’s History Month! Today, Sunday, March 7th at 3pm ET/12pm PT I will be speaking with Dr. Maia Walton MD on Instagram Live about allergies and gluten intolerance in the Black community. Please join us.

Popular Culture, African American Culture, African American Heritage Diet, Allergies, Digestion, Gluten Intolerance, Health
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by Robin Sparks
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Pan Fried Mahi Mahi
August 14, 2020

Pan Fried Mahi Mahi

Apparently, August is National Catfish Month. I grew up on the delicacy caught by my Uncles in the Reservoir (people from Mississippi understand) or by the kind of Black men who you knew would always be there if you ever needed them to be. Eschewed …

Popular Culture, 2020 Presidential Election, African American, African American History
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by Robin Sparks
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Southern Squash Gratin
August 10, 2020

Southern Squash Gratin

Fannie Lou Hammer said you can’t have civil rights if you don’t have economic independence – a fact that is still true today.

Soul Food, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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Soul Seasoned Fries
July 22, 2020

Soul Seasoned Fries

The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night decided not to step into the 21st Century but double down on a $2 million dollar increase to the Tucson Police Department, an entity that has proven itself more lethal, i.e. racist, than the prevailing crime rate …

Popular Culture, African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Butter Fries, French Fries, Garlic Fries, Gluten-free, Healthy Snacks, Plant Based, Plant Based Diet, Seasoned Fries, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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No Nut Buttercup Smoothie
July 19, 2020

No Nut Buttercup Smoothie

I used to tutor Brown, Black and White elementary school children in after school programs. The first Black principal in Tucson Unified School District, Dr. Anna Jolivet used to be the principal at a school I tutored at; her husband Clarence Jolivet was a descendant …

Popular Culture, African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, dessert, Gluten-free, Healthy Snacks, Plant Based, Plant Based Eating, Smoothie, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
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by Robin Sparks
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5 Minute Zucchini
July 9, 2020

5 Minute Zucchini

Mom used to make this in the 70s and 80s, my updated version is for the 2020s – 5 Minute Zucchini is quick, simple, tasty and healthy. I wanted to eat the entire saucepan but I shared. Thank you to the people that continuously share …

Popular Culture, African American, African Diaspora, African Heritage Diet, Cooking, Dinner, Gluten-free, Healthy, Lunch, Meal Plan, Meal Prep, Plant Based, Quick Meals, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly Meal Planning
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by Robin Sparks
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