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Unparch Yourself with Queen Squeeze Lemonade at Taste of Soul
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Unparch Yourself with Queen Squeeze Lemonade at Taste of Soul

By Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterAugust 16, 2023

When you come to Taste of Soul (TOS), you’re going to do a lot of walking, talking, laughing and eating. We all know that these activities can leave one parched, so it’s important that you get yourself the right beverage.  How about Queen Squeeze Lemonade (QSL) to quench your soul?  Ebony Staten is TOS family as this isn’t her first and her uncles are TOS alums as well – can you say Brothers BBQ? Well, it seems Staten has learned the ropes of navigating a TOS family festival from OG vendors. Well, she’s back for a second time with her

Local Restaurateur Finalist for James Beard Award 
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Local Restaurateur Finalist for James Beard Award 

Brian W. Carter, Contributing Writer April 20, 2023

Dulan’s is a name synonymous with soul food here in South Los Angeles. For 50 years, the family-operated soul food brand has brought the community down home cuisine. So, it’s no surprise that he stands nominated for a James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. 

Vendors and Attendees express excitement for the Taste of Soul’s in-person return
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Vendors and Attendees express excitement for the Taste of Soul’s in-person return

Simone Grant, Contributing WriterOctober 20, 2022

Good vibes and energy permeated Saturday’s, October 15, Taste of Soul event which is probably what caused the rain and clouds that filled the sky earlier that morning to disappear. The free family street festival took place on the historic Crenshaw Blvd. and attracted thousands of people from all over to enjoy food, music, performances, and much more. The event took place virtually for the past two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Impact of COVID-19 on HBCUs and Black Students
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The Impact of COVID-19 on HBCUs and Black Students

Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)March 16, 2022

In March 2020, when college campuses across the country closed and sent students home, many HBCUs continued to house hundreds of students who did not have homes to return to. Groups of students were stuck on campus without the funds to pay for transportation back to their home cities. This challenge was a byproduct of several students losing the jobs they used to help fund their education, along with loss of family income. Many students became both food and housing insecure without the critical resources that HBCUs often provide.

COVID-19 Update: FDA Outlines Inspection and Assessment Activities During Pandemic
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COVID-19 Update: FDA Outlines Inspection and Assessment Activities During Pandemic

Sentinel News ServiceMay 8, 2021

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new report titled, “Resiliency Roadmap for FDA Inspectional Oversight,” outlining the agency’s inspectional activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and its detailed plan to move toward a more consistent state of operations, including the FDA’s priorities related to this work going forward.