I received these sweet notecards from the #juliachildfoundation a while ago, but her wise and witty prose took on a whole new meaning this week as I reflected back on the few who supported my vision for a more inclusive food industry.

Celebrate #juneteenth with this quick look back at the first conference devoted exclusively to African American food and cooking, hosted by my foundation. Soul Summit 2015 Video youtu.be/6_H_vIcu9s0 via YouTube

“...and like Jubilee Day celebrations marking the emancipation of enslaved Americans, our culinary jubilee is also about liberation and resilience. Our cooking, our cooks, shall be free from caricature and stereotype. We have earned the freedom to cook with creativity and joy.”

Remembering that time in 2015 when the makers of #bigred soda decline my invitation to sponsor the #juneteenth #soulsummit. I bet they’ll be all over it now.

*declined

Can’t wait to share details about the events that are in the works.

What a cool surprise! Thanks for sharing the news.

Honored to be featured in this great project. Thanks for the shout out!

It is really special to be recognized in your hometown.

This is just the beginning. So glad you joined the convo.

Holding the blessed memory of this trailblazing scholar, teacher, and writer in our hearts at the TTM Foundation. She honored Black women’s literature and our cookbooks in the academy and beyond.

Listen while you stir the dressing.

Saddened by the passing of this trailblazing giant whose scholarship challenged me to stand up for black cooks, then she honored my work by joining me for this pic. Rest in power bell hooks Fan Page

Proud to be quoted in this great article. Thx for including my work.

These black eyes might just be the best I’ve ever made!

Target stores are celebrating BHM with apparel & accessories by black creatives including students from HBCUs: Bowie State University Hampton University- Official & Florida A&M University. Scan the QR code or visit the website to learn more about the ite…lnkd.in/gC7abdGN

I’m so excited to be speaking at #FutureFoodSXSW! It’s not too late; you can still join me for free (either in-person/streaming) for this official #SXSW2022 event. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/free-the-fut…

My heart is full. I am so thankful to have been invited to join this important work.

It will be so wonderful to see old friends and make some new ones this weekend!

In Toni’s Library - an incredible moment in book publishing history and one of the most important talks of my career!