Big News: I’m excited to share I’m on the Board of Directors for this year’s Off the Menu program! I’m looking forward to mentoring the next generation of great chefs, along with gifting a $5,000 prize. Happy to be sharing space with these incredible individuals and thank you @i.am.dala — our incredible Chairwoman for choosing me. Learn more at @offthemenuorg !
I’m thrilled to be recognized among the remarkable honorees of @dinediaspora ’s 7th annual #BlackWomenInFood Awards! Join me in celebrating the resilience, innovation, and brilliance of Black women in the food and beverage industry. Let’s continue to uplift and empower one another as we shape the future of food together.
Visit BlackWomenInFood.org/Awards and follow @blackwomeninfood to learn more about our incredible cohort of ladies and stay tuned for our stories throughout the month.
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History was made. I can officially announce my recent induction as one of the Founding Charter Members of Gamma Pi Beta Sorority, Inc. Chapter #1941.
Gamma Pi Beta Sorority, Inc., is a professional non-collegiate art sorority with a community-oriented and philanthropic mindset that provides camaraderie, a sense of purpose, and sisterhood for African American women in the arts.
It’s an honor to stand and represent for the legacy of our founders in re-establishing this organization. Grateful for the sisterhood and work that we will do.
“Lifting as we climb” #16PinkPearls #GammaPiBeta #TheGreatCommunicator #Texas #legacy🖤🩷
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Excited to kick off Black History Month with a brand new episode of EatUp!: NYC! 🍽️✊🏾This one project I’m always proud to share as we celebrate emerging mom and pop businesses and community.
This special celebrates the stories, flavors, and legacies of iconic institutions and neighborhood gems across Harlem, Brooklyn, Westchester, and New Jersey. From honoring tradition to building what’s next, this episode is all about food as culture, pride, and community.
📺 Tune in February 14 at 7PM EST on WABC7 — you don’t want to miss this!
What a good way to start the year! I’ve had to save this news and hold it for a minute now.
Honored and grateful to be named to @HospitalityHued ’s HUED100: 100 Hospitality Leaders to Know in 2026 🤎✨Thank you @hospitalityhued and it’s lovely founder @itsashlijohnson for this incredible recognition and for your continued commitment to uplifting and celebrating Black & Brown leaders in hospitality.
Truly humbled to be included among such an inspiring community of leaders.
#HUED100 #HospitalityHued #Grateful #NewYearBlessings #HospitalityLeadership #BlackExcellence #BrownExcellence
I’m honored to serve as a judge for the 9th annual @BlackWomenInFood Awards! This initiative celebrates the brilliance and impact of Black women in food, beverage and hospitality across 10 categories.
Know a Black woman making a difference in the food world? Nominate her today! Let’s give women the recognition they deserve. 💜
Nominations close on January 31, 2026 – /awards
#BlackWomeninFood #DineDiaspora #BWIFAwards
In 2016, I cut my locs into a bob and add some blonde, because why not. My mother, aunt, and sister in law visited NYC for the first time. We went and saw this lady statue with a clown face. The boombox collection by @bayetekenan . Rainbows are real.Celebrated my grandmothers 80th birthday. Amazing curated hat collection by the one and only Ms. Lana Turner. Saw Viola Davis snot noise Fences performance that won her that much deserved Oscar. And I miss this blonde and fur teddy bear combo.
The table is where it all begins. Culture | Creativity | & Connection.
Friday, November 14th at 7PM I’ll be joining Anthony Edward (@eatokratheapp ) and Gabrielle & Danielle Davenport (@bembrooklyn ) at BEM Bookstore to talk about the stories, flavors, and futures shaping our food world.Pull up, get inspired, and let’s talk about what’s next.
Hosted by NYU Steinhardt FSGS (@nyu_fsgs ) + NYU Wagner Food Policy Alliance (@wfpa_nyu )
Each year it just gets better. From unforgettable moments to Lenny Kravitz performing in his mother country for the very first time, this year’s festival was truly one for the books.
The food, the art, the people, the vibes… all unmatched. Big love to @iamjohnedwardcox for showcasing incredible talent from across the Caribbean, to the chefs for the collabs and dinners, and to the entire team for pulling off something so special.
Special shoutout to my girl @nadssac for always holding it down always!!! Bahamas hospitality it’s always unmatched. Until next time.
