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Starfish Blog: African Heritage and Health Week

February 3, 2021 by Starfish Family Services

The first week of February is African Heritage and Health Week. It's an integral part of launching the February observance of Black History Month.   What is the week all about? African Heritage and Health Week celebrates the healthy foods, distinct flavors, and cooking techniques/traditions of four regions of the African Diaspora—West and Central Africa, the American South, the Caribbean, and South America.  How did it start? It’s an observance held by Oldways, a nonprofit organization that "develops resources and initiatives to promote the healthy foods and delicious eating traditions of African Heritage for good health and community." What can we learn? According to Oldways, “This is more than just about food. This is about shaping people’s identity and how they see themselves . . . how they see their culture as a part of their health solution.” The movement helps people rediscover and embrace healthy, sustainable joys … [Read more...]

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