Happy Native American Heritage Month! (November 2023) Book Review: Foods of the Southwestern Indian Nations: Traditional and Contemporary Native American Recipes *Notice: This book review contains spoilers. Dr. Lois Ellen Frank is a Culinary-Cultural Anthropologist and photographer who studies the cultural food traditions of the American Southwest Indian Nations. Her book: Foods of the SouthwestContinue reading “🍎Bonus Book Review: Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations”
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November 2023 Edition
Culture & News Ethiopian Jews The land of Ethiopia has diverse religious beliefs that include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and indigenous spirituality practices. There are references to the Ethiopians in biblical history, such as the highway encounter between Philip the evangelist and an Ethiopian eunuch-treasurer in service to the Queen (Candace) of Ethiopia. This meeting ledContinue reading “November 2023 Edition”
🍎Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat
A Trick, No Treat The world is a diverse place of different religions and spiritual beliefs. Many ancient nations had their own indigenous spiritual practices such as, the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. The pre-Christian ancient world had both monotheistic and polytheistic religious traditions. Monotheistic religions could be found among the Hebrews, Zoroastrians, and Dacians. Whereas,Continue reading “🍎Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat”
October 2023 Edition
Culture & News The History of Brunch The idea of weekend Brunch brings to mind soft jazz, mimosas, and a scrumptious menu to satisfy midday appetites. You can feast on frittatas, shrimp and grits, Belgian waffles, or the classic favorite Eggs Benedict. But how did this delightful dining event began? According to Wilhem Family Vineyards of Arizona:Continue reading “October 2023 Edition”
September 2023 Edition
Culture & News The Walter Anderson Museum Walter Anderson (1903-1965) was a highly acclaimed Mississippi artist who has a museum dedicated to his work. The Walter Anderson Museum has a small boutique-like atmosphere filled with beautiful thought provoking images. There is a glass front entrance with a windchime bouncing circles of pink and blue inContinue reading “September 2023 Edition”
August 2023 Edition
Culture & News Ex-Mississippi Mayor Moves to Africa Anthony Witherspoon is the former mayor of Magnolia, Mississippi who moved to Tanzania to start a tourism business. He wants to encourage others from the African Diaspora to explore relocation options to Africa. The continent of Africa currently has 54 countries with diverse cultures and languages. ItContinue reading “August 2023 Edition”
July 2023 Edition
Culture & News National Fibroid Awareness Month Fibroids are uterine tumors that effect women of child-bearing age. Some women with fibroids are asymptomatic, while others struggle with pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and infertility. July is National Fibroid Awareness Month and what better time than this to discuss this important women’s reproductive health issue. Typically,Continue reading “July 2023 Edition”
💖Juneteenth Holiday Books!
Juneteenth for Mazie Mazie learns the importance of the Juneteenth holiday through a story about her three-times great grandfather’s enslavement in Texas. Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper (2015, 40 pages, kindle edition) has an easy to understand storyline and nice illustrations. A great read! The Story of Juneteenth: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose:Continue reading “💖Juneteenth Holiday Books!”
June 2023 Edition
Culture & News Ancient Babylon The ancient city-state of Babylon was located in Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The city was known for wealth, power, and its pursuit of the arts. Their king introduced the world to the Hammurabi Code: a set of written cuneiform laws set in stone for the public toContinue reading “June 2023 Edition”
May 2023 Edition
Culture & News Thoughts About Ethnicity The world is a diverse place of people, languages, beliefs, and ethnicity. Russia has more than 120 ethnic groups, the Philippines has more than 180 ethnic groups, and Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups. But what is ethnicity? According to the book, Introduction to Sociology 2e (2015):Continue reading “May 2023 Edition”
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