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i use food to talk about important things, or rather, things i consider important— you may disagree :)

SINCE THE TIME OF JOHN THE BAPTIST: this is a new kind of liquor, inspired by ogogoro concoctions of central nigeria. the liquor is a commentary on the impact of the uneven international trade system on africa. the price reflects the external debt burden of nigeria.

FK.N.STL: worked with spice company, burlap & barrel to import fermented locust beans, aka iru, from nigeria. iru is a popular vegan condiment used to impart deep and potent flavor to any dish.
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LOT SALT: medium coarse australian table salt sold at a reparative premium of $100. package design by black british designer, kazvare made it.
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SAARTJ: a project highlighting racial wealth disparity by offering race-based tiered pricing to customers.
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HOT CHICKEN SHIT: how do you end gentrification? make housing affordable. a project to sell hot chicken at extortionist prices to fund a community land trust in black neighborhoods.
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LOVE WILL TRUMP: a dinner series to spark romantic connections between u.s. citizens and immigrants. press.

BLACKNESS IN AMERICA: exploring race from the perspective of black folks, over fine food and drink. press.

BABY ZOOS: how do we lower black infant mortality rates? by shifting economic power to black women. we are developing a line of baby (and adult) food products for sale. net proceeds will fund work led by black women to lower black infant death.
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