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Reread Book Club: Paul Robeson: A Watched Man

Book: Paul Robeson: A Watched Man
Author: Jordan Goodman
Times Read: 3

I happen to be reading this book when the whole controversy started when Trump told the so-called Squad – Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilham Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib – that they needed to go back to the countries they come from. Only one out of the four is an immigrant. It is a racial trope all people of color have had said this to them at some point in their lives because they used their first amendment right to share their opinion.  And then a few days ago, Trump demanded that the Israeli government deny entry to Omar and Tlaib into its country, to only reverse their decision for Tlaib on a humanitarian basis to let her see her grandmother.

So it is interesting how the American government went out of its way to keep actor and activist Paul Robeson in the United States because of his opinion. The State Department revoked his passport because of his outspokenness on racism in America and anti-colonial struggles around the world. He was also branded a communist, which abruptly ended his career. Today, he is viewed as a human rights hero worldwide.

Listen to the man himself speak his truth on a wide variety of issues:

What’s Cooking: Jollof Rice

Jollof rice with vegetablesI went to a party recently hosted by my two Ghanian friends.  I always make an effort to attend any food gathering they host because they make the BEST jollof rice I have ever had.  I have tried to make their recipe, which came out fine, but I wanted to try a different variation from Nigeria.  Both Ghanaians and Nigerians think they have the best jollof rice recipe.

So I stumbled onto this video by a Nigerian chef.  I will try this for a Labor Day cookout I am going to soon.  I will keep you updated on how it turns out.

How to Find Books That are Actually Worth Your Time

Summer is a great time to catch up on some reading, but how do you find the right book to read?

I found this video that gives some great advice.  I would also add that going to your local library is a must.  It is actually a job requirement for librarians to know about all types of books to recommend.

Best of all, books from the library are free!

What’s Cooking: Caribbean Vegan Feast

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My friend Carla gave me a copy of vegan chef Rachel Ama’s Vegan Eats: Tasty Plant-Based Recipes for Every Day. Mind you; I am not a vegan, but I do appreciate learning about new healthy recipes. Many of the dishes are inspired by her Caribbean and West African roots.  What I like about her book is the simplicity of the recipes considering most great foods from the Caribbean and Africa tend to be arduous to make (in my opinion).  With that said, most of the recipes use accessible and natural fruits, vegetables and spices that will delight even a carnivore’s palette.

The American version of the book comes out August 1, which you can pre-order on Amazon’s website or at your local independent book store.

I have tried all the recipes in the following video – vegan mac and cheese and jerk lentils. They are wonderful!

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