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MARCH 11, 2009

I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and both sets of my grandparents came from rural Mississippi. But, as an adult, the moment that catalyzed my work was when I was in graduate school at NYU studying history, and I learned about the Black Panthers' Free Breakfast for Children program. What was the inspiration for the cookbook?

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MARCH 14, 2018

This Women’s History Month, as we celebrate women’s historic achievements and recognize how their lives have shaped history - both past and present - we’re also looking towards the future at the next generation of fearless leaders. I can’t think of a better organization to speak with during Women's History Month. The Girls Inc.

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JANUARY 18, 2010

Three and a half years before we adopted Jonathan, Cathy and I had sat together, tears streaming down our faces, when we heard the news that Martin Luther King had been shot in Memphis. Racism has been in every culture ever since. Others might sacrifice their life for you; you must be prepared to do the same for them.

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