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Community Ownership of the Food System Podcast
In this episode hear Neil Thapar, Co-Director of Minnow, a project focused on advancing land justice and belonging in California, and Andrea Talley, a Co-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative. They discuss why food cooperatives and grocery stores co-owned by people of color are important to building community wealth and essential to creating equitable access to […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Ginger
From luxury to common spice: Ginger Welcome to another edition of Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire! Ginger (Zingiber officinale), a common spice in most kitchens today was considered a luxury more than 5,000 years ago. The Indians and ancient Chinese used the root of ginger as a tonic to treat common ailments. Although ginger […]
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UofL Interdisciplinary Studies Sustainability Student Launches OAHBI© Survey for Louisville
Healthful food starts with research and understanding. That’s why we have a new food survey for Louisville. The Louisville Community Grocery is lucky to work with multiple student researches through the University of Louisville. One of our students, Bunny Hayes, wants to learn about how food is perceived in our community, beyond just physical nutrition. […]
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Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler – LCG board PRESIDENT
Welcome to another week, and another edition of Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler, our newly elected board PRESIDENT. Delores’ original poetry and selected poems and songs are inspired by her love of her family and community in Louisville’s West End, as well as her strong Christian faith. Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler When […]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH OWNER ARTIST FEATURES: MEET DESTINY MBACHU
Meet Destiny Mbachu: model, curator, content creator, local artist, and proud new Louisville Community Grocery owner. DESTINY MBACHU, model, curator, creator and local artist, WAS INTERVIEWED MY LCG OWNERSHIP ADVOCATE LA MARKUSON. Here are some excerpts from their conversation. LA – First of all, I just want to say that I am so honored that […]
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Spicy Fridays with Lynn Quire: Growing Lavender
Growing lavender in Louisville Lavender is a great perennial to grow because it has so many uses. You can get started growing lavender in Louisville in your yard or a container. Lavender likes lots of sun and is heat and drought tolerant. It needs to be planted in light sandy soil that is well-draining, as […]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH OWNER ARTIST FEATURES: MEET DJ SLIM THICC aka KAYLA MEISNER
Meet Kayla Meisner aka Kay aka DJ Slim Thicc, DJ, entrepreneur, innovator, local artist, and proud Louisville Community Grocery owner. KAYLA aka DJ SLIM THICC WAS INTERVIEWED MY LCG BOARD MEMBER DENNISHA (aka RENEE) RIVERS. Here are some excerpts from their conversation. Renee – Good morning good morning! Tell us about who you are and […]
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Mere Words: Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler
Welcome to another week, and another edition of Words of Wisdom with Delores Banks-Butler. Delores’ original poetry and selected poems and songs are inspired by her love of her family and community in Louisville’s West End, as well as her strong Christian faith. Title: Mere Words Mere words cannot express How much I love […]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH OWNER ARTIST FEATURES: MEET ARTE CHAMBERS!
Meet Arte Chambers, DJ, visual artist, musician, local artist, and proud Louisville Community Grocery owner. CHAMBERS WAS INTERVIEWED MY LCG BOARD MEMBER DENNISHA (AKA RENEE) RIVERS. Here are some excerpts from their conversation. RENEE – Tell us about yourself and your art. CHAMBERS – I am a visual artist and musician, I was born and […]
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH OWNER ARTIST FEATURES: MEET ALI GAUTIER!
Meet Ali Gautier, comedian, performer, podcaster, YouTuber, local artist, and proud Louisville Community Grocery owner. Ali may be spelled like “Muhammad Ali” – but it’s pronounced like “alley” ;) ALI WAS INTERVIEWED MY LCG BOARD MEMBER DENNISHA (AKA RENEE) RIVERS. HERE ARE SOME EXCERPTS FROM THEIR CONVERSATION. Renee – Tell us everything about you! Who you […]