The Hall of Fame honor is bestowed upon a Coloradan who has been the first African American to accomplish a professional goal in their field and/or who has actively supported the African American community while achieving his or her goal. The original series contained forty-one photographs and was created in 1973 as part of a […]
The Soul Food Scholar’s Tips for Entrepreneurs . . . and Everyone Else
On October 18th, I had the honor of giving the keynote address at the City of Aurora, Colorado’s 2023 Business Recognition Awards. 2023 Business Recognition Award Winners Click on the links below to view video profiles on the winners: CME Catering ServicesFive Star Multiple ServicesLady Justice BrewingPearl of SiamYou be You Early Learning Honorable MentionsAurora […]
The Soul Food Scholar Nominated for a Prestigious IACP Award!
For the second year in a row, I’ve been nominated for a prestigious award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals (“IACP”). How cool is that? This time, I got a nod for an article on macaroni and cheese that I co-authored with Italy-based pasta scholar Karima Moyer-Nocchi. The International Association of Culinary Professionals is […]
Black Smoke Featured at the National Book Festival!
This is quite the honor! Black Smoke is one of two books that will represent Colorado at the 2023 National Book Festival. Here’s the press release from Colorado Humanities and The Center for the Book: July 24, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Books by local authors selected to represent Colorado at the 2023 National Book Festival. […]