DAY 26: COOKIN’ UP SOME JOY

It is often said that food is a universal language. That is, we can connect with people across ethnic groups, languages, countries, and age groups through the act of preparing and sharing food. In that spirit, today we will highlight two food bloggers from the Black cooking community. And if you’re looking for one more source, revisit Day 16 for a recipe for sweet potato pie from another Black food blogger.

Dude That Cookz

This blog is run by Eric, a self-described “country boy” from Louisiana who is a self-taught home cook inspired by the cooking of his two grandmothers and his mother. Pictured above is his Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice.

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Make It Dairy Free

This blog is run by Andrew and Larisha, who share vegan and plant-based recipes as well as vegan menu options at different restaurants and resources on how to transition to veganism. Pictured above is their One Pot Vegan Southwest Rice.

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Inspiration All Around Us

Article titled “10 exceptional people who are using Black joy as a form of resistance”

On Day 3, we shared a quote from Alice Walker about resistance being the secret of joy. Well today, we share this uplifting list titled “10 exceptional people who are using Black joy as a form of resistance.”

Check out this set of inspirational people here: Article - “10 exceptional people who are using Black joy as a form of resistance”

Game Week

It’s the final week of Black History Month 2023. Each day this week, we will share a game or activity. Today’s activity is a coloring page—click the image below to access it. If you would like a printed copy of today’s activity to be mailed to you, e-mail us at AOA.ORE@vermont.gov with your name, address, and the number of copies you would like to receive. We’ll take care of the rest.

Yesterday’s Pop Quiz

Yesterday, we asked you “When did the Negro Motorist Green Book (“the Green Book”) stop being published?” Here’s how you answered:

The answer is A. The Green Book was first published in 1936 as a comprehensive guide for Black travelers that listed locations all over the country that were either Black-owned or did not engage in segregationist practices. It was a critical part of life for many Black families, and often meant the difference between traveling safely to their destination or not making it back home at all. The Green Book was printed for 30 years until 1966. Many people in the Black community today have grown so concerned for their safety that there have even been calls to revive the Green Book.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Pop Quiz question about DESCRIPTION/TEASER FOR NEXT QUIZ…

Coming up

Check out some of the events happening throughout Black History Month 2023.

TONIGHT 2/26 – Montpelier Community Gospel Choir

What: A choral performance and a welcoming of the new Artistic Director, Verdis LeVar Robinson.

Logistics: This event is being held on Sunday Feb 26th at 4:00 p.m. at Unitarian Church of Montpelier, located at 130 Main Street in Montpelier. Admission ranges from $10-40. Learn more here: Montpelier Community Gospel Choir

TODAY 2/26 – “BIPOC Soul Food Sunday” in the NEK

What: An affinity space open only to people of color to experience entertainment from Toussaint St. Negritude and a photo booth by I Am Vermont Too. Attendees are encouraged to bring any kind of dish to share.

Logistics: This event is being held on Sunday Feb 26th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The Whirligig Brewing, located at 397 Railroad St. in St. Johnsbury.

TODAY 2/26 - Alexander Twilight Book Release Gathering

What: A presentation from Bill Tulp, a Vermont author and artist who has released a graphic story about Alexander Twilight.

Logistics: This free event is being held on Sunday Feb. 26th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Grammar School building of the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village, located at 1569 Hinman Settler Rd. in Orleans. Learn more here: A New Alexander Twilight Graphic Story

This Week’s Raffle

Each week, we will draw 5 names from the list of those who signed up for this e-mail series. We hope you win (yes, you!). The drawings are random; we use the True Random Number Service, which will pick 5 numbers each week from the sign-up list. You don’t need to do anything from here—we’ll e-mail you if you’re a lucky winner.

This is an installment in the State of Vermont’s 28-day Black History Month e-mail series, offered by the Vermont Human Rights Commission and the Vermont Office of Racial Equity. The Human Rights Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations. Learn more about the HRC here. The Office of Racial Equity provides guidance and oversight to identify and mitigate systemic racism in state government. Learn more about the ORE here. Did you receive this e-mail from a friend? Want to sign yourself up for the remainder of the month? Subscribe to this list here.

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