Let’s talk about Nigerian suya spice
Get ready to crave a spice you’ve likely never tasted before. Suya! One of the most popular Nigerian street foods is a beef kebob called Suya (pronounced “sue-ya”). The spice used to marinate it is called either yaji (prounouced “YaA Gee”) or suya. Suya spice is a dry peanut based rub, typically used for marinating […]
Just got this email from a mailing list we subscribe to. We are not affiliated with them, but just thought to share this information and action alert for US folks From the Earthjustice.org website Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs has just proposed to re-register a neurotoxic […]
Why we love Hibiscus Flowers
We love Hibiscus flowers. If you’ve been a part of our membership, you would have seen that we used it in 3 different recipes over the past 6 months. From refreshing drinks to face masks, this amazing, beautiful plant has inspired us due to its richness in various nutrients that can unlock the natural beauty […]
A wish for a life that you deserve
Stumbled upon a man that inspired this post. His work, which appears to be done for the love of life and all its creatures. He educates people about what we should be eating to not only heal but to keep diseases and such away. While those things are insightful and meaningful, the thing that stood […]
Consider the people who feed us
Have you ever thought about the people behind our food? The tireless souls who work to put meals on our tables, often facing hardships and dangers unknown to many of us. Field workers endure extreme conditions, such as sweltering heat, with farm workers being significantly more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Access to basic necessities like […]
Why We Support Unions and You Should Too
This month, our focus is on highlighting the importance of unions and showing up to offer our support. Picture unions as allies for workers, like having a dedicated team by your side through the ups and downs of the job. They’re the partners who are dependable and stand up against unfair treatment, who are always […]
Patty Wars
Have you ever heard about the Patty wars in Canada? Patty vs. Patty tells the story of how in 1985 Toronto government officials attempted a “patty wars,” when Jamaican-Canadian bakers went head-to-head with the federal government over the name of their beloved beef patty. At the time, the Meat Inspection Act determined a beef patty […]
Afro Mundo Festival
AfroMundo is a nonprofit hosting an annual festival in New Mexico celebrating food, music, and culture. Their mission is to connect diasporic communities, foster alliances, and provide a visible platform for sharing our stories, with a common goal of advancing equity, healing, joy, and hope. this year’s festival, themed “Maroons, Rebels, Dreamers & Visionaries” featuring […]
Manifesting liberation
When feeling like all the ways of resistance isn’t enough and you are starting to feel helpless and hopeless….. Why not try to manifest liberation? Some people believe if you focus on something every day for at least 30 seconds, you can manifest it. We’ve added this form of resistance to our practice and wanted […]
Rest is Resistance
Part of last year’s teaching in the SLOW DOWN, this beautiful book became a part of our unlearning and learning. Have you read it? Do you follow thenapministry on IG? OOOOOH, you should! Get it!