One Dish, Two Countries

One Dish, Two Countries

Black culture is diverse, and food is a great reflection of that diversity. With a significant population in several countries around the world, each country’s cuisine speaks to their unique history. At the same time, food also helps us recognize points of unity between different cultures that go beyond skin colour.

Read on to explore popular dishes that can be found in multiple regions of the black diaspora, and learn about the subtleties that make them unique!

Posted by Shana Cesaire on 2/24/2021 to Recipes

Don’t Touch My Hair

Don’t Touch My Hair
My hair was a sore spot for a long time. I just felt that it was unruly, and messy. Even when I cut it, my tiny curls would spring out and I would try and pat them down. At times, I would chemically straighten them, even though I knew that it would not take. The back of my head would remain curly and the hair at the front would be straight as a needle. Worse, the chemicals were unravelling my hair’s structure, making it brittle, weak and broken. However, there was no alternative — hair was most attractive, straight. After I got tired of the damage the chemical straighteners were causing, I moved on to the weave. People had no reservations about asking me if my hair was real. They had no qualms about touching me without permission.
Posted by Mandi Sakutukwa on 2/11/2021

Show Yourself, and the Earth, Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Show Yourself, and the Earth, Some Love This Valentine’s Day
We’ve tailored this list to those of us celebrating Valentine’s Day on our own: to love ourselves and the planet; to find a bit of joy; and a bit of meaning. Here our top ten ideas for an earth-friendly Valentine’s Day.
Posted by Lindsay on 2/2/2021 to Promotions