Date: Mon, Jun 17 202
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Address: 10 Grand Army Plaza , Brooklyn, NY 11238 Get Directions
Location: Central Library, Trustees Room
Taking place at The Brooklyn Public Library’s main branch at Grand Army Plaza, upstairs in the Trustees Room on the 3rd floor. [So you know you’re in the right spot: The Trustees Room is a distinguished, wood-paneled room with sturdy wood chairs with a view from the windows that look out over the Plaza….]
Join me and BPL for an evening of seasonal, 'uniquely American' food stories!
“Food is a central part of any reunions and holiday celebrations. Learn from Culinary Historian Tonya Hopkins aka The Food Griot about the food (& drink!) associated with Juneteenth and the key role red-hued foods (& drinks) play that distinguishes this early Summer holiday from other gatherings, barbecues, park parties or picnics.” ~ BPL Website
By now everyone’s heard of ‘Juneteenth’ our nation’s newest federal holiday that was signed into federal law on June 17, 2021. The holiday’s name is short for June 19th, 1865 when the Union Army marched into the Confederate state of Texas (via the port city of Galveston) to announce the end of chattel slavery and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation that had declared their freedom 2 1/2 years prior in 1863 — resulting in joyous eruption among an estimated 250, 000 held in human bondage there and marking a beginning of hope for equality and freedom. The immediate focus for many was to reunite with family that had for centuries been forcibly separated. It was still another 2 1/2 years later (December 6th, 1865) that the 13th Amendment was ratified to end slavery nationwide.
“Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.” ~ NMAAHC
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Tonya Hopkins, aka The Food Griot, is a culinary historian, food & drink media personality and show host featured on a range of broadcast networks, digital and print mediums …
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No matter what anybody says , ketchup does NOT count as a vegetable — but all the beautiful things in front of these ketchup bottles do!
June 17th is also “Eat All Your Veggies Day” which is considering that June is Fresh Fruits & Veggies month…
June 17th is also Eid al-Adha aka “Feast of the Sacrifice” celebrated throughout the muslim world…
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