Ethiopian traditionsEthiopian cuisine features a few signature dishes that have been
served on family tables for generations. The signature dish in Ethiopian cuisine is a large sourdough, pancake-like bread called “injera.” Vegetarian dishes are also a staple of Ethiopian cuisine,
especially during Lent.
Designer genesDeryl McKissack’s architectural firm was the lead
builder and architect of the new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the National Mall in
Washington, D.C. It was dedicated Oct. 16, 2011.
Symbols of solidarity
Muralist David Wilson has spent many hours researching the artists of the Harlem Renaissance and Mexican muralists. At
Hampton University, he had the opportunity to study under the tutelage of renowned artist John Biggers and discover a deeper
connection with black art heritage.
In the kitchen with Chef BernardChef Bernard Carmouche is the culinary director of business
tycoon Emeril Lagasse’s Florida restaurants. Carmouche’s culinary journey started as a teenager with the desire for a car, and he
started in the restaurant business by washing dishes and assisting with kitchen prep work.
Breaking groundSophia Danenberg not only climbed to the summit of Mount
Everest in 2006, but she is also the first African-American and the first black woman to do so. The daughter of a black father and
Japanese mother, Danenberg spent her childhood in the Midwest and then went on to study at Harvard, graduating
magna cum laude with degrees in environmental science and public policy.
