November 2011
November 4th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
While dim sum is found all over Asia, including Vietnam, the word, and the tradition originally began as a type of Cantonese cuisine; a number of small dishes served with Chinese tea. Meaning, “To touch your heart” the closest comparison in the west to dim sum is hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.According to www.dimsum.co.uk whether it is rice porridge called congee or juk, fried noodles and rice also...
November 3rd, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in Latest News, Travels' Tapestry with 0 Comments
Throughout the United States, many communities offer the ethnic and cultural experience that dates back to when Europeans first immigrated to America. Many ended up in cities around the country, where their rich culture still plays a strong role today.In Ennis, Texas for example, you might have to look twice to make sure you haven’t stepped into a small town in the Czech Republic. Every year the...
November 3rd, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Latest News, Our Daily Walk with 1 Comment
Each of us could take steps as we go about our daily lives to advance the eradication of racism and racist behavior in both our American and global society. We only need the will and courage to address it whenever the opportunity arises.We can also create our own opportunities by taking a stand whenever racism rears its ugly head in our presence.There are individuals and communities, albeit not...
November 3rd, 2011
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,Is there a pervasive perception among many white Americans that most black Americans are liberals and only want government entitlement programs? Isn't it more accurate to say that many blacks were forced into a position of having to accept the government programs because of the long-standing system of poor educational opportunities and other discriminatory practices?~Facing the...