Tag: Heritage

  • Group Interview: Tim Hall, Luke Blackwell, James Birth, Phyllis Metts, Janice Barnes

    Group Interview: Tim Hall, Luke Blackwell, James Birth, Phyllis Metts, Janice Barnes

    Tim Hall, Luke Blackwell, James Birth, Phyllis Metts, and Janice Barnes participated in a group interview led by Anita Gonzalez which explores how food functions in Black communities in Washington, D.C. as a source of health, healing, heritage, and connection. Janice Barnes opened by sharing her family’s generational history with high blood pressure and how Read more

  • Glen Pittman

    Glen Pittman

    Glen Pittman was born and raised in Virginia and currently works in Washington, D.C., commuting daily from Fredericksburg. He has worked as a Food and Beverage Director at the Holiday Inn in NW DC for over two years. Though his physical home is in Virginia, D.C. plays a central role in his daily life and Read more

  • Virginia Jackson & Walter Black

    Virginia Jackson & Walter Black

    Walter Black and Virginia Jackson shared personal stories about growing up in a close-knit community, reflecting on their family history, and discussing identity and the complexities of heritage. The conversation also touched on Hurricane Hazel, where Virginia recalled the impact of the storm, noting that while it caused some damage, the community came together to 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