African American Culinary Heritage

This 5-week series is designed to honor and explore the history of African American culinary traditions. By connecting to culturally relevant recipes, the curriculum is intended to inspire and empower healthful eating for the purpose of preventing and arresting chronic disease disproportionately affecting African Americans and now increasing in Sub Saharan Africa.  The series recognizes the ancestral ties of  African food ways. Classes will also help participants seeking to prevent or overcome high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health conditions that disproportionately affect African Americans and are increasing in Africa. Each class features a cooking demonstration of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepare at home. Back to our Roots!