Tag: Gardening

  • Sunithi Selvaraj

    Sunithi Selvaraj

    Sunithi Selvaraj, affectionately known as Sue, is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who began working with Model Cities in April 2023. Originally a consultant, she quickly fell in love with the vibrant senior community and transitioned into a full-time role as their nutrition educator. Sue leads weekly programs that include cooking demonstrations—often taught by the Read more

  • Nathaniel Trott

    Nathaniel Trott

    Nathaniel Trott, born and raised in McDaniel Maryland where he now lives again, shared insights about life growing up in a time of self-sufficiency and tight-knit family bonds. The interview highlights food preservation techniques such as canning sausages and curing pig feet, as well as the practice of storing potatoes in the ground to survive Read more

  • Group Interview: Velgene Eastman, Ora Roberts, Kimberly Smith, and Janice Barnes

    Group Interview: Velgene Eastman, Ora Roberts, Kimberly Smith, and Janice Barnes

    This group interview with Velgene Eastman, Ora Roberts, Kimberly Smith, and Janice Barnes took place at the United House of Prayer in Washington, DC. The conversation centered around the significance of food in Black communities, particularly its role in spiritual grounding, cultural preservation, and family connection. The women reflected on the joyful reactions of patrons Read more