In honor of Black History Month, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” is shining a light on the extraordinary people who are making a difference in the African American community.
Black Girls Cook, founded by founder Nicole Mooney, found that African American women in the community are more likely than other groups to develop health problems such as heart disease and diabetes, and that eating healthier could improve the situation. It was founded on the recognition of how it can help. .
Black women are twice as likely as white women to be diagnosed with or die from type 2 diabetes, according to 2019 data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Compared to white women, black women also have the highest rates of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.
For the past decade, the nonprofit has focused on the cultural history and food practices of the Black diaspora, empowering black inner-city adolescent girls ages 8 to 15 through culinary arts and urban agriculture. , has been an inspiration.
The recipes are loaded with lessons about the history of the Black Diaspora. This methodology not only breaks down stereotypes about this particular food, but also provides a glimpse into why this particular food is important to the community.
By the end of the three-week program, the girls will not only learn how to make cultural meals like chicken pot pie and spiced pumpkin bread, but also how to make health-conscious decisions.
Black Girls Cook partnered with the Miami-Dade Library System to host a series of cooking classes this month with a Black history theme.
Participants will learn how to make rotisserie chicken and watermelon salad while exploring the valuable contributions of the Black community to the world of food.
