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Monday marks 5 years since Scott Brooks was killed

Brooks’ Sandwich House was founded by CT Brooks in 1973. He eventually handed control over to his twin sons, Scott and David. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday, Dec. 9 marks five years since Scott Brooks, the co-owner of beloved Charlotte restaurant Brooks’ Sandwich House, was killed.…
Events

The Divine Nine: More Than Just Letters

By John Burton Jr. From their distinctive calls and chants, their creatively choreographed steps and strolls, to the brightly emblazoned letters across their chests, the presence of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), also known as fraternities and sororities is unmistakable on college campuses, in communities and around the world.…
Food

Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

By The Vegucator: Dawn Hilton Williams, author of Vegan Cooking Guide, “Flava My Plate”

INGREDIENTS

6-15-ounce cans of drained and rinsed chickpeas/garbanzos 3 medium or 2 large, sweet potatoes, peeled and even, small cube/dice 6 or 10-ounce bag, baby spinach, rinsed and chopped (optional) 2–15-ounce cans of unsweetened coconut milk 2 ½ cups water ½ cup reserve water set aside 1 ½ cups yellow onions, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 tablespoons of grapeseed or coconut oil

CURRY SPICE BLEND

2 TBSP ground turmeric 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 ½ tsp mustard seed 1 tsp coriander ¾ tsp fenugreek (optional) ¾ tsp ginger ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp allspice ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground clove ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp black pepper 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

UTENSILS NEEDED

Wooden spoon, tasting spoon, can opener, small whisk or fork, large pot (lid) or dutch oven, medium pan, measuring devices (cups and spoons), mixing bowl, soaking bowl serving bowl, strainer/colander, cutting board

METHOD

WITH a fork or small whisk blend all your spices together evenly.…
Food

Southern Vegan Mac & Please

Southern Vegan Mac & Please By Dawn Hilton-Williams, The Vegucator Unlike many traditional or vegan mac and cheese recipes, this flavorful, budget-friendly doesn’t incorporate any ultra processed vegan cheese. This cheese sauce can also be created to make chipotle cheese sauce dip for your favorite tortillas at the next party or tailgate!…
Food

Shorcut Hoppin’ John Salad

By Dawn Hilton Williams a.k.a. The Vegucator Symbolizing prosperity on New Years, this Shortcut Hoppin’ John Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish that celebrates the black-eyed pea, which is a staple ingredient brought to the Americas at great risk by our ancestors during the transatlantic slave trade.…
Travel

Across the Ocean Again!

The pandemic clearly restricted my international travel. I had to cancel travel plans to Amsterdam and England, but not all was lost. I found myself in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, in July of last year. I joined my brother and his friend from Kansas City there.…
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Two Charlotte Women Challenge Stereotypes

By Cheryl Clemmons These two Charlotte women are defying stereotypes and forging their own paths in fields typically dominated by men. The vision, grit and drive these women show every day in pursuit of their unconventional dreams is worth recognizing. LaToya Faustin, executive director of She Built This City, wants girls and young women to develop skills in construction now so they can earn high salaries and banish stereotypes in the future.…
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Changed Choices

Helps Women Transition Back Into theCommunity After Incarceration By Sonja Whitemon Evelyn Hill was a young lady with all the makings of a promising future. She came from a good home. Her father was an entrepreneur. Her mother worked for the state, and her stepmother, who raised her, owned a beauty salon.…