Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? The children of my classrooms back when I was a teacher. How do you find inspiration? I find inspiration everywhere. Bright colors and sparkles are always very inspiring. Share your maker journey. How did it all begin for you? Read More
Melanated Hands
Hands that loveHands that careHands that cherishHands that hold When these hands love,they do with abundanceWhen these hands care,it is with much tendernessWhen these hands cherish,it takes hurts and pains away,When these hands hold,they give immense comfort. These hands were formed with ancestral magick,to continue crafting stories of old, present and future,to continue spreading joy,toRead More
More Asian?
I wish I wasn’t Chinese. I would be prettier if I was white. My eyes aren’t that slanty. I would be cooler if I was Black. I just want to blend in. Was that a compliment? No, it felt kind of icky. These are all thoughts I’ve had growing up Asian American. To me, raceRead More
Meet Shobha Nadarajah: The indie dyer, crocheter & knitter behind Serendipitous Wool Company
Who is a Black Brown Indigenous Melanated Person (BBIMP) who has inspired you or your work? 3 people who have been an inspiration to me, are my mother, Sivayogam, my father, Nadarajah, and my cousin sister, Ramani Devi. They have taught me through their patience, teachings, and love that we have the power to makeRead More
Vanilla Extract
My name is Terri and I am a homebody. When I am not at my job (engineering lab technician), I am at home knitting, sewing, quilting, reading, baking, bird watching or doing a jigsaw puzzle. And this time of year, gardening is added to the list. I love my family, a good laugh and MarchGet the Recipe
“Mama am I Black?”
“Mama am I Black?” I asked, as a child. She responded affirmatively, “Of course you’re Black.” That was that. I have a Black mother and a white father, and when those two parents are added up, I’m not half anything, I am Black. I always hated the word mixed. Mixed always seemed like it appliedRead More
Riz aux Fruits de Mer: Seafood Rice
As anyone could guess based on this ingredient list, the rice is usually served in truly special occasions and Sunday dinners. My mother would often add the black mushrooms used to make Diri Djon Djon, Haïtian black rice, for extra flavor and vibrant color. This is not necessary however for you to enjoy this riceGet the Recipe
Kremas: Haïtian Holiday Drink
Kremas is one of those things that bring so many memories, mainly because it’s always served at party, during holidays, and in times of celebrations. I cannot remember a time when I had Kremas and I wasn’t in great company of dear friends and family. Living in the US now, this drink has become aGet the Recipe
Gluten-Free Bannock
Bannock is a common Indigenous dish in North America and differs greatly from region to region. In some places it’s biscuits, others it’s panbread, cooked in a variety of ways. Where I grew up Bannock and Frybread are synonymous. Wheat was not grown in the Western Hemisphere prior to colonization, and to me the adaptationGet the Recipe
Dal: Easy & simple lentil recipe
Dal was a staple meal for my family growing up. My mother was certain to make a dish of this flavorful lentil and have some stored in the fridge. A quick warm-up on the stove and a complete, filling meal was had. The memory of accompanying my father, with a list that my mother hadGet the Recipe