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Art Imitates Life With ‘Kings of Napa’ and ‘Grand Crew’ Featuring Black Women in Wine

With two new TV shows, Oprah and NBC are further normalizing the presence of Black women in wine

Jan 19, 2022

Art Imitates Life With ‘Kings of Napa’ and ‘Grand Crew’ Featuring Black Women in Wine

Jan 19, 2022

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Celebrating Kwanzaa 365 Days A Year

Despite supply chain and service issues, in the spirit of ‘Ujamaa,’ here’s how we can help Black-owned restaurants thrive.

Dec 14, 2021

Celebrating Kwanzaa 365 Days A Year

Dec 14, 2021

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The Best First Date Isn’t Cheap Or Pricey

How to know if your ‘cheap’ dinner or over-the-top extravaganza bodes well for a budding relationship

Oct 7, 2021

The Best First Date Isn’t Cheap Or Pricey

Oct 7, 2021

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Black Female Chefs Are Breaking Up the Cooking Show Boys Club

The sista-with-an-attitude storyline is tired and old. Welcome to the new school of centering Black women in TV food competitions.

Aug 26, 2021

Black Female Chefs Are Breaking Up the Cooking Show Boys Club

Aug 26, 2021

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Racist Dress Codes Must End

Dressed to the nines or not, some restaurants just don’t want Black folk to show up. Let’s discuss.

Jul 29, 2021

Racist Dress Codes Must End

Jul 29, 2021

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In the Spirit of Juneteenth, Let’s Actually Support Some Black-owned Businesses

It was only a matter of time before someone messed with Juneteenth once President Joe Biden made it a federal holiday in 2021. First, there…

Jun 6, 2022

In the Spirit of Juneteenth, Let’s Actually Support Some Black-owned Businesses

Jun 6, 2022

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What Is Not Going To Happen Is A Gentrified Juneteenth Celebration

I honestly thought it was a joke when a good friend texted me a photo of this flyer for an upcoming Juneteenth celebration in Little Rock…

May 3, 2022

What Is Not Going To Happen Is A Gentrified Juneteenth Celebration

May 3, 2022

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Is Colorism Finally Disappearing In The Hospitality Industry?

Dark-skinned Black folks — particularly Black women — are getting hired in restaurant roles traditionally held by everyone except them.

Apr 29, 2022

Is Colorism Finally Disappearing In The Hospitality Industry?

Apr 29, 2022

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Pay Attention To What The Food Scenes Are Saying In FX’s ‘Atlanta’

Hidden messages abound.

Apr 26, 2022

Pay Attention To What The Food Scenes Are Saying In FX’s ‘Atlanta’

Apr 26, 2022

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5 Reasons Why My Latest Obsession is Netflix’s ‘Young, Famous & African’ — And Why You Should Be…

I was recently getting my hair done when my stylist suddenly asked, “Hey, have you seen Young, Famous & African yet?” Curious, I told him…

Apr 1, 2022

5 Reasons Why My Latest Obsession is Netflix’s ‘Young, Famous & African’ — And Why You Should Be…

Apr 1, 2022

Audarshia Townsend

Audarshia Townsend

Audarshia Townsend is a Chicago-based journalist who writes about how food & beverages impact the culture and industry. Email: Audarshia@townsendmediamagic.com

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