African American Culinary Heritage

This series is designed to honor and explore the history of African American culinary traditions. The curriculum is intended to inspire and empower healthful eating for the purpose of preventing and arresting chronic disease disproportionately affecting African Americans. The series recognizes the ancestral ties of West African foodways that were brought to the United States. Classes will also help participants seeking to prevent or overcome high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Each class features a cooking demonstration of delicious, health-promoting dishes, along with handouts of easy and affordable recipes participants can prepared at home.