Yoruba Orisa Tradition In Practice The Table Underground podcast

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Passionate policy advocates decipher food security and a farmland access bills, both up for a vote in CT this spring & let us know how and why to get involved. Guests include Reggy St. Fortcolin of Fridgeport and the Liberated Land Cooperative , Chelsea Gazillo of Working Lands Alliance and American Farmland Trust , and James Albis of Graff Public Solutions and a former State Representative for District 99. We discuss the ins and outs of the legislative process plus Bills: SB 1418: An Act Reducing Barriers to Food Security & HB 5064 Is An Act Concerning An Option To Purchase Restricted Agricultural Lands at Agricultural Value which will create a larger land access program at the CT Department of Agriculture. For a simple language breakdown and details on how to get involved in the food security bill, check out this fab link tree - and for regular folk language of the farmland access bill check the Working Lands Alliance 2025 Priorities . Go to www.thetableunderground.com for more info. We are happy to broadcast on WPKN community radio, 89.5fm in Bridgeport, CT…

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Supporting Food Entrepreneurs w/ReSET & CitySeed 53:48

11 weeks ago53:48

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Welcome to the first episode of our 2025 re-launch of The Table Underground: stories of food, radical love and creative social justice! Our guests Cara Santino of CitySeed in New Haven, CT and Katrice Claudio of ReSET in Hartford share the skills and tools they use to support food business start-ups and give them a leg up on their delicious but challenging journeys.…

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Sandra's Next Generation Soul Food - Telling Their Story 7:51

4 years ago7:51

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A story short with Sandra and Miguel Pittman owners of Sandra's Next Generation Soul Food Restaurant in New Haven, CT. They share on their 32+ year journey as restaurateurs, being pillars in their community, and the family legacy they have fostered. Story series sponsored by Yale School of the Environment. Photos, slideshow and links at www.thetableunderground.com - Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver Music, Photographed by Maza Rey Photography…

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Oriental Pantry - Telling Their Story 6:42

4 years ago6:42

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A story short with Ms. Kim, owner of the oldest Asian market in New Haven, CT where she's been running this neighborhood institution with her personal touch for cooking and community since 1985. Story series sponsored by Yale School of the Environment. Photos, slideshow and links at www.thetableunderground.com - Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver Music, Photographed by Maza Rey Photography…

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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant - Telling Their Story 6:48

4 years ago6:48

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A story short with husband and wife team Shilmat & Wub Tessema on serving up traditional Ethiopian food and culture at their restaurant since 1999 plus the 24/7 demands of the kitchen and raising a family of three now grown children. Story series sponsored by Yale School of the Environment. Photos, slideshow and links at www.thetableunderground.com - Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver Music, Photographed by Maza Rey Photography…

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Cositas Deliciosas - Telling Their Story 8:13

4 years ago8:13

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A story short with Cositas Deliciosas owners Miguel Xicohtencatl & Cecilia Serrano - Speaking on their business and personal journey to establish this delicious Mexican fruit, juice, and take-out shop in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, CT. Story series sponsored by Yale School of the Environment. Photos, slideshow and links at www.thetableunderground.com - Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver Music, Photographed by Maza Rey Photography…

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Caribbean Style Vegan - Telling Their Story 8:17

4 years ago8:17

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A story short with Elisha Hazel & Qulen Wright, owners of Caribbean Style Vegan restaurant in New Haven, CT. Sharing their passion for serving up life-giving Ital food with local ingredients, and learning the business ropes along the way. Story series sponsored by Yale School of the Environment. Photos, slideshow and links at www.thetableunderground.com - Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver Music, Photographed by Maza Rey Photography…

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Portabello Latin Food Cart - Telling Their Story 6:54

4 years ago6:54

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A story short with Francisco Mendez and Zenaida Muñoz on their experiences running their much loved food carts together with brother Carlos Mendez. They share on their evolution from cooks to cart owners, the Colombian style arepas they’re famous for, and what it’s like working out in the elements. Story series sponsored by Yale School of the Environment. Photos, slideshow and links at www.thetableunderground.com - Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver Music, Photographed by Maza Rey Photography…

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Building Power for Change w/ HEAL Food Alliance 45:20

4 years ago45:20

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Digging into farm and food worker led organizing that’s, multi-sector, multi-racial and has the power to transform our food system by prioritizing people and the planet. With guest Navina Khanna. Episode hosted through the Center for Business and the Environment at Yale.

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The Black Farmer Fund & Reparative Investing 49:41

4 years ago49:41

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Reparations in practice with this emerging investment fund collectively led by Black food ecosystem experts. Guest Melanie Allen, Program Director for the fund speaks on their work to build transformative supports for Black farmers and food entrepreneurs. This interview was hosted through the Center for Business at Yale. For more info go to www.thetableunderground.com…

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Shining a Light on Hanukkah with May Ye 43:30

4 years ago43:30

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Digging a little deeper into this Jewish festival of lights with rabbi in training May Ye; Illuminating injustices, sparking change, creating ritual with connections for Jews of Color, her journey and identity from secular Chinese American Jew into the rabbinate, and there's a little food talk too....More info + recipes at www.thetableunderground.com…

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Youth Leading Protests for Black Lives & Police Abolition 42:36

5 years ago42:36

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Youth leaders Jeremy Cajigas and Jamila Washington of the Citywide Youth Coalition in New Haven, CT share their perspectives on organizing protests for liberation and black lives; their groups demands for removing police and security guards from schools; divestment from police and investment in Black and Brown lives and communities; Bomba music and dance for resistance and celebrating #BlackJoy, and much more. Editing and Engineering by Jon Oliver Music.…

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Juneteenth and Black Foodways with Adrian Lipscombe 49:44

5 years ago49:44

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and the importance of rooting her restaurant in community, which is helping to sustain them through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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3 Chefs - 3 Perspectives on the Covid Shutdown 40:59

5 years ago40:59

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CT Chefs Avi Sazpiro of Roia Restaurant, Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt Culinary Education & Catering Company, and Aaron Lee of Yale University Dining & Heartfelt Catering speak to the many ways this pandemic is impacting their work and communities. See more at www.thetableunderground.com Produced by Tagan Engel, Edited by Jon Oliver…

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Our Food in the Time of Quarantine: 3 Perspectives 45:41

5 years ago45:41

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Insights on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic from a wholesale produce distributor, an urban farmer / food justice educator, and tips on cooking in quarantine. Hear about massive shifts in the produce industry, mutual aid efforts to get free farm fresh food to families in need, and some recipe-free ways to prep food for the week, including what to do with dry beans, roasting veggies and more. With guests Maria Desarbo of Carbonella & Desarbo’s , Disha Patel of Common Ground High School & Urban Farm , and host Tagan Engel.…

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The Gefilteria Crew on Passover & Reimagining Ashkenazi Foods 59:28

5 years ago59:28

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Fab culinary duo Liz Alpern & Jeffery Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria sit down (pre Covid-19 quarantine) to nosh and kibbitz about old family recipes, the wide spectrum of Jewish ethnic cuisines, Asha-normativity, producing tons of great gefilte fish each year, liberation stories, and passover traditions.…

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Bryant Terry & Vegetable Kingdom 49:31

5 years ago49:31

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Chef, activist, and author Bryant Terry on his newest plant-based cookbook - cooking for his kids - uplifting Black and Asian food traditions - and collective actions to transform our "messed up food system".

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Coquito Season 51:21

5 years ago51:21

51:21

This homemade coconut milk based cocktail is the pride of the Puerto Rican holiday season. Guests Addys Castillo, and champion coquito maker Aida Casanova talk family recipes, parranda (caroling) traditions, and the complexities and joys of Puerto Rican history and heritage.

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Witnesses To Hunger 51:54

5 years ago51:54

51:54

Three women speak on the realities of hunger and poverty and their inspiring advocacy work through the group Witnesses To Hunger. With guests Susan Harris, Junie Cullum, and Wanda Perez.

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The Food Squad Fall Edition 2019 Live 47:16

6 years ago47:16

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Fall food adventures help heal depression, Chicken & Sweet Potato Dumpling soup, front porch living in the Hood, talking to strangers = fun food finds = dosa making and heirloom apple munching in VT. W/ guests Babz Rawls Ivy, Frankie Douglass, and Chef Stephen Ross.

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Teen Entrepreneurs Inspired by Gardens 45:42

6 years ago45:42

45:42

Giselle Cando & Anajja Stevenson talk about starting their own businesses, working in community gardens, and life as teens in the world today. Feat. the Growing Entrepreneurs Program of the New Haven Land Trust.

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Berlin, Reparations, and The Holocaust 52:02

6 years ago52:02

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Host Tagan Engel speaks about her recent trip to Berlin to partner with a group doing transformational education work around the Nazi death camp, Sobibor, her Grandparents escaped form in 1943.

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Sourdough Geek Out 51:56

6 years ago51:56

51:56

Atticus Bakery & Bookstore manager Charlie Negaro Jr and baker Josh Kanter talk about their glorious infatuation with sourdough bread making & grain growing - two exceptional new ventures for this 2nd generation establishment in New Haven, CT.

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Heartfelt Cooking with Aaron Lee 49:35

6 years ago49:35

49:35

An inspired chef shares his mission for bringing life giving food into the Black community, his journey from Dishwasher to Sous Chef in Yale University Dining, and the stereotypes he deals with as a young Black Chef.

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The Food Squad Does Strawberries 52:19

6 years ago52:19

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Iroquois Strawberry Drink, Mohegan friendship berries, Sexy Strawberry Vinaigrette, Black food wisdom, Grandma's Jam, the berry pickers boycott, and more! Guests Rachel Sayet, Raquel Pablo Rivera, and Farron Harvey dig in with host Tagan Engel on, culture, race, joy, and liberation through strawberries.…

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When Women Chefs Run The Kitchen 47:42

6 years ago47:42

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Ep. 55 When Women Chefs Run The Kitchen Robin Bodak (co-owner and head chef) and Dignity Maille (cook) at the restaurant Next Door in New Haven, CT talk about their women-centric kitchen culture, outstanding and unpretentious food, Tanzanian hummus, popped sorghum, and salty caramel & ash no-dairy ice cream. We also chat about cultural appropriation vs kitchen creativity, race, and the real challenges of running a restaurant that values both their workers and local farmers. More info at www.thetableunderground.com…

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STORYSCAPE 46:36

6 years ago46:36

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A collection of short stories on the lives and work of twelve people who explore the landscape of race, change making, education & community around Connecticut. Host Tagan Engel recorded these stories and more as part of a larger multi media project in 2018 to mark the 25th anniversary year of the Graustein Memorial Fund. To learn more go to www.thetableunderground.com…

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Forest Honey - supporting beekeepers & the environment in Ethiopia 50:58

6 years ago50:58

50:58

Entrepreneur Ariana Yuen shares the successes and challenges of starting her new single origin honey business based in the Gera Forest in Ethiopia.

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Striving for Reparations: Land, Food, and Self-Determination in the North Philly Peace Park 55:45

6 years ago55:45

55:45

Brother Tommy Joshua Caison, co-founder and Director of the North Philly Peace Park talks about transformative healing and fence free food forests within this African American community.

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Yoruba Orisa Tradition in Practice 51:00

6 years ago51:00

51:00

Babalawo, Priest of Ifa, and Clinical Social Worker Enroue Halfkenny, Onigbana Sangofemi (and husband of host Tagan Engel ;-) shares an overview of the traditional religion of the Yoruba people, and what it looks like in daily life. He speaks on this indigenous African tradition as a path towards personal and communal healing and a wholistic framework for healing our broken society.…

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Rebroadcast: Maple Moon, City Tree Tapping & Grits n' Gravy 45:03

6 years ago45:03

45:03

Rebroadcast of a 2017 three part show: Maple Moon Season with Mohegan educator Rachel Sayet - Tapping maple trees and boiling syrup in the city with 8 year old Sam - and Marshal Cruz shares the wild story of how he started cooking and his dreams of opening a Grits ‘n Gravy food truck.

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Growing Compost in the City 44:28

6 years ago44:28

44:28

Entrepreneur Domingo Medina, explains how he’s improving the environment through Peels & Wheels Compost, his bike, solar, and people powered composting business.

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A Community of Food Entrepreneurs Grows In Bridgeport with a Pinch Of Salt 49:28

6 years ago49:28

49:28

Guests from A Pinch of Salt, Dave’s Angry Sauce, and Love Breakfast talk about their passions for food, supporting Black and Brown owned food businesses, and spreading fresh food love in their communities.

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The POWER OF SOUP with Sopa! and Soup & Salaam 52:23

6 years ago52:23

52:23

Guests Eric Rey and Sumiya Khan talk about their two ventures which use soup as a vehicle for sharing culture, building community, and supporting entrepreneurship. Sopa! is a soup subscription company started by Eric and his brother Alejandro to spread love and build their relationship. Soup & Salaam: Creating Community Over Soup and Conversation is part of Sanctuary Kitchen which works with chefs who are refugees in New Haven, CT.…

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Farming While Black 45:54

6 years ago45:54

45:54

Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm on her new book Farming While Black, the Afro/Indigenous roots of sustainable agriculture and the work of supporting people of color in finding liberation on land.

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Three Fab Food Folks - Live Show 49:05

6 years ago49:05

49:05

Three enthusiastic New Haven, CT food system change agents share their personal journeys, as well as their visions and practices for transformative change...oh and some fun food stuff too... with Guests Latha Swamy, Genesis Vicente, and Austin Bryniarski

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Thanksgiving Resources & Reflections from Mohegan Educator Rachel Sayet 50:19

7 years ago50:19

50:19

Three indigenous educators talk about giving thanks, true history, native foods and how they handle Thanksgiving each year. AND, check www.thetableunderground.com for a new post by Mohegan educator

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Hood Health 46:01

7 years ago46:01

46:01

Co-Editor of The Hood Health Handbook Alife Allah on health wisdom in Black & Brown communities, systemic change, hip hop as inspiration, playing in the park, and his journey into health justice work..

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75th Anniversary of an Uprising: Reflecting on my Grandparent's Escape from Sobibor 46:55

7 years ago46:55

46:55

Host Tagan Engel speaks with her husband Enroue Halfkenny, a healer and therapist about her recent trip to Poland to mark the 75th Anniversary of the mass uprising, and her grandparents escape from the Nazi death camp Sobibor.

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Fighting for Micro Food Businesses 50:34

7 years ago50:34

50:34

Pie baker and serial entrepreneur Mubarakah Ibrahim is on a mission to fix local policies to support micro-food businesses like her's. With a step by step conversation on how to start a food business, and being the change you want to see!

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4 Teens on Race & Education in Schools 45:48

7 years ago45:48

45:48

Four New Haven, CT Public School students share their experiences and insights on how race shows up in schools and how it impacts their lives and learning, including: the importance of curriculum that centers people of color, overcoming internalized racism, the need for teachers of color, metal detectors and security guards in schools and so much more.…

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Pottery Beast - Roberto Lugo 53:52

7 years ago53:52

53:52

Ceramic artist Rob Lugo speaks on his incredible journey from graffiti to the pottery wheel, the importance of seeing people of color in art, and his inspirations as an Afro-Latino from Kensington, Philly.

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Girl Power Books 50:23

7 years ago50:23

50:23

10 year-old girl, Tomistela Engel-Halfkenny shares her favorite books featuring inspiring girls and women including many black and brown women in HERstory... and how reading them impacts her view of herself.

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THE FOOD SQUAD: Summer Food Finds (Live Show) 2018 Update 47:48

7 years ago47:48

47:48

4 fab folks dish their food adventures in CT. An incredible new Ice cream trail with Tagan Engel, vegan soft serve with The Fabulous Babz Rawls Ivy, pow wow foods with Mohegan food expert Rachel Sayet, and Acclaimed Chef Franco Comacho shares his favorite spots to eat with his daughters, french pastry, BBQ and a slammin’ new taco joint.…

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Caribbean Restaurant Week 2018 | New Haven, CT June 17-23 38:46

7 years ago38:46

38:46

Guests Kay Holness and Nadine Nelson dig into delicious food from restaurants featured in the first ever New Haven, CT Caribbean Restaurant Week. We talk flavors, culinary history and food as a great connector for overcoming an anti-immigrant climate.

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Greg Smith Finds His Way Through Food 46:41

7 years ago46:41

46:41

Greg Smith, ConnCAT Culinary Arts grad, talks about finding his purpose and joy in cooking, gardening, and foraging food. He speaks to the impact the job training program had on him as a black man trying to find supports to live a vibrant life and better the community around him. For more info go to: www.thetableunderground.com…

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Punishment & Racial Bias In Schools: One mom’s story of fighting for her son’s rights and education 52:48

7 years ago52:48

52:48

Guest Kia Levey-Burden shares her struggles with a school district punishing her son due to his learning needs and race.

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Liberation Cuisine | Cooking in Solidarity with Puerto Rico & Beyond 56:13

7 years ago56:13

56:13

Chef Gabriela Alvarez of Liberation Cuisine shares her journey into food, cooking for social justice movements and solidarity work in Puerto Rico. Feat music by Taina Asili & La Banda Rebelde. For tons more info go to www.thetableunderground.com

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LoveFed & LoveLed 47:24

7 years ago47:24

47:24

The LoveFed New Haven Duo share inspiring stories about their great grandparents seeding their passion for gardening and their new vision for transforming lives and communities one home garden at a time. Guests Raven Amandla Blake and Dishaun Harris speak on food justice, the importance of working in the Black communities they grew up in, and all the love they have for gardens and food.…

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Two Jew Girls on Passover, Privilege & Social Justice 46:59

7 years ago46:59

46:59

A conversation with Tagan Engel and Lucy Gellman of The Kitchen Sync podcast about the importance of telling the passover holiday liberation story and the complications and responsibilities of being a white Jew. Oh and some food talk too...

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Transforming Teacher Education for Racial Justice | An Education Project Story 53:08

7 years ago53:08

53:08

One in a special series of equity in education stories. Guests Dr. Jessica Powell of Southern Connecticut State University, and teachers Tai Olasanoye and Rebecca Harmon discuss anti-racism teacher education as a foundation for equitable classrooms, recruiting teachers of color, the importance of culturally relevant curriculum, and more. Guests share their personal stories about race in schools and talk about the efforts at SCSU to transform teacher education to better address student needs and racial equity in schools.…

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CTiff Eat 50:29

7 years ago50:29

50:29

Food lover and instagramer Tiffany Jones (CTiff Eat) talks about her family's fabulous soul food, her favorite restaurants in Bridgeport & CT, colorism and her dreams of what's to come.

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Truelove Seeds & Owen Taylor 52:39

7 years ago52:39

52:39

Geek out on seed keeping, the importance of ancestral seed stories, building vibrant community and undoing racism work with this amazing human and the 20+ farms growing with him at Truelove Seed Co.

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The State of Hunger 54:53

7 years ago54:53

54:53

Three activist/organizers speak on the realities of hunger for people living in New Haven, CT and solutions they are advocating for to end hunger and reduce poverty. Activist Kim Hart shares her personal experience with hunger and emergency food providers, Alycia Santilli of CARE discusses their recent data report "The State of Hunger" and Billy Bromage shares on community organizing efforts to improve access to good food for all in the city. More info, photos and links at www.thetableunderground.com…

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The Food Squad Goes Oil Crazy for Hanukkah 47:15

7 years ago47:15

47:15

Puerto Rican empanadas, olive oil tasting, the ultimate latkes, salmon cakes, and a warm chocolate & olive oil dessert! Fab guests Jason Sobocinski , Babz Rawls Ivy and Marshall Dios Cruz ! More info at www.thetableunderground.com

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Food Entrepreneurs 45:30

7 years ago45:30

45:30

Joint episode with Kitchen Sync & Lucy Gellman, the table is flipped and host Tagan Engel answers questions together with entrepreneurship collaborators Ony Obiocha and Collab founders Caroline Lee and Margaret Smith. They talk (and laugh) about food business entrepreneurship and community lead economic development. For lots more info go to www.thetableunderground.com…

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The True History & Foods of Thanksgiving 50:19

8 years ago50:19

50:19

Three indigenous educators: Chef Sherry Pocknet, Mohegan Rachel Sayet and Jay Levy speak about the many ways native peoples give thanks, the true history of colonists and north eastern indigenous peoples, foods of the Wampanoag, Pequot and Mohegans then and now, and how they each deal with the Thanksgiving holiday every year. For more info, photos, links to events and resources, go to www.thetableunderground.com…

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Reviving the Original American Cuisine w/ Sean Sherman of The Sioux Chef 48:12

8 years ago48:12

48:12

Oglala Lakota Chef Sean Sherman speaks on his journey in revitalizing Native American Cuisine through his company The Sioux Chef, a new cookbook, indigenous food hubs, foraging wild ingredients and re-identifying what North American Cuisine is.

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New Haven Drag 39:23

8 years ago39:23

39:23

Drag as art, transformative social change and community building - the reflections of 3 artists. Featuring Daniel Eugene (and his new book #NHVdrag), Luis Antonio and Drag Queen Sylvia Heart.

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Black Art Jazz Collective 48:47

8 years ago48:47

48:47

A two part show. Second half features The Black Art jazz Colective, with All-star band founders Wayne Escoffery and Jeremy Pelt on the importance of celebrating Jazz as Black music, being positive role models and fantastic compositions inspired by African American icons. First Half of show, a story on Water Harvesting.…

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Water Harvesting 48:47

8 years ago48:47

48:47

Part #1 Water Harvesting: Julianne Kaphar shares water wisdom as we travel with her to a natural spring where she collects 33 gallons of pure water for her family each month. Part #2 Black Art Jazz Collective: All-star band founders Wayne Escoffery and Jeremy Pelt on the importance of celebrating Jazz as Black music, being positive role models and fantastic compositions inspired by African American icons. (Starts at minute 20:17)…

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Radical Business Building at Foodlab Detroit w/ Devita Davison 34:23

8 years ago34:23

34:23

Passionate conversation about transforming communities and businesses through radical relationship building at Foodlab Detroit.

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Eating Weeds w/Bun Lai of Miya's Sushi 41:22

8 years ago41:22

41:22

Chef Bun Lai of Miya's Sushi takes us foraging for weeds, talks climate change, gut health and cracks jokes while making sushi in his family's 35+ year old restaurant.

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Introducing THE FOOD SQUAD: Summer Food Finds (Live Show) 47:08

8 years ago47:08

47:08

4 fab folks dish their food adventures in CT. An incredible new Ice cream trail with Tagan Engel, vegan soft serve with Babz Rawls Ivy, pow wow foods with Mohegan food expert Rachel Sayet, and Acclaimed Chef Franco Comacho shares his favorite spots to eat with his daughters, french pastry, BBQ and a slammin new taco joint.…

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Legislative Theater 52:11

8 years ago52:11

52:11

2 part show: Theater of the oppressed NYC sparks policy changes & a gardener, activist & grandma grows food, community and beauty in a former vacant lot.

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Field of Greens 52:11

8 years ago52:11

52:11

Growing community, food and beauty in a former vacant lot in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven, CT. An interview with gardener, activist and grandma, Jamilah Rasheed.

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Nurturing All Children 45:08

8 years ago45:08

45:08

Mother, Montessori education enthusiast, and black breastfeeding advocate Amelia Sherwood talks about her passions for supportive community, Montessori educators for social justice, and her love of nurturing vibrant life for all children, and in particular the importance of nurturing black & brown children and families.…

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The Beauty of Real Ice Cream 43:00

8 years ago43:00

43:00

Ice cream entrepreneur Netta Hadari talks about his passionate quest to create real ice cream, commercially produced with amazing flavors and no artificial ingredients or stabilizers. And, when you work in social justice...why does ice cream even matter?

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Organizing for Freedom 46:46

8 years ago46:46

46:46

CT Core - Organize Now! founders & husband and wife team Isa Mujahid and Camelle Scott-Mujahid share their insights into grassroots organizing to transform the racial and economic inequity in the state of Connecticut and beyond. For more info: www.thetableunderground.com

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Sanctuary Kitchen 51:49

8 years ago51:49

51:49

Sanctuary Kitchen is a new organization in New Haven, CT that helps refugee cooks teach cooking and start food businesses. Hear from founder and nutrition educator Sumiya Kahn, and talented Syrian refugee cook Fatema.

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Healing from History: Holland & the Holocaust 50:25

8 years ago50:25

50:25

Host Tagan Engel, and more than 40 members of her family traveled to Holland for a holocaust memorial in honor of her grandmother Selma Wynberg Engel and the Wynberg family, who lived there before most of them were murdered by the Nazi's during WWII. Guest Saul Fussiner joins Tagan to discuss their shared history as grandchildren of survivors, and how people and societies try and heal from genocide. Tagan tells her grandparent's story of revolt and survival, and Saul shares about teaching high school students about these issues using the Facing History & Ourselves curricula and techniques.…

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Workers Rights 50:51

8 years ago50:51

50:51

Four restaurant workers, Oscar, Antonio, Ivan and Raffael shed light on the abusive working conditions they experienced at a local restaurant. Together with two other workers they filed a federal law suit in April 2017 with support from Unidad Latina en Acción and New Haven Legal Assistance Association.…

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Cuba Underground: A glimpse of life 2017 52:07

8 years ago52:07

52:07

Digging into host Tagan Engel's recent trip to Cuba with Cuban American scholar Albert Laguna. Talking food, culture, race, history and Cuba today.

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Afro Seder & Y-Love Hip Hop 33:07

8 years ago33:07

33:07

A Black Jewish liberation passover seder at Soul Fire Farm draws on the parallel stories of Moses and Harriet Tubman to honor the struggle for freedom. Hip Hop and wise words from Y-Love, a talented rapper who is Black, Latino, Jewish and Gay... and you should hear him spit in Yiddish. And as always some fabulous recipes including Haitian Liberation Soup and Pavlova with Pink Grapefruit Curd & Cherries.…

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Adventures in Good Bread & Food Advocate NYC 45:55

8 years ago45:55

45:55

Geeking out on whole grains with bakers from Whole G Breads and Pastries and their journey from Venezuela to New Haven + Food Advocate, Youth Organizer Kris Erskine on culturally relevant community building and justice making.

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Maple Moon, City Tree Tapping & Grits n' Gravy 45:34

8 years ago45:34

45:34

3 part show: Mohegan food educator Rachel Sayet shares stories of her strong maternal lineage and the importance of maple syrup in native cuisine, 8 year old Sam shows us how to tap maple trees in his backyard and in the urban park across the street, and 1st spotlight featuring Marshall Cruz, young food entrepreneur, rising out of taco bell, self trained through the food network and dreaming of his Grits n' Gravy food truck.…

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Winter On The Farm 42:40

8 years ago42:40

42:40

A visit to Massaro Community Farm just outside New Haven, CT to see what life is like on a farm in New England during the winter. Meet farmer Steve, get a glimpse of growing veggies through the winter, visit some chickens, check out his homemade pickles and kimchi, and hear Tagan's reflections on the privilege of whiteness and food access.…

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Leah & Naima Penniman on the Heart of Community Building 46:29

8 years ago46:29

46:29

Farmer, artist, activists sisters Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm and Naima Penniman of the performance duo Climbing PoeTree talk heart-led community building for social change. Feat live spoken word poetry, talk on work in Haiti and locally to co-create community, undoing racism, people of color led safe spaces and multi-racial community building.…

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Radical Love Fuels Youth Activists 46:04

8 years ago46:04

46:04

Three teens were motivated to fight for social change before the era of Donald Trump, now they are organizing their community armed with fierce radical love.

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Cookies, Cops & Community 48:38

8 years ago48:38

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Stacy Spell, community builder extraordinaire, gardener, and retired police detective, uses cookies, skills and a whole lotta love to work to end gun violence in New Haven, CT. We discuss police/community partnerships, undoing racism and a delicious Brown Butter Rosemary Melt-away cookie to to

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Fit & Feast 59:28

8 years ago59:28

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Two fabulous women, both fitness trainers and professional bakers talk on the history of African American bean pies, Hungarian heritage pastries and finding balance in life. Guests Mubarakah Ibrahim of FitHaven and Mmm Pies & Gourmet Desserts, and Kathy Reigelman Fitness Trainer and owner of Katalina's Bakery nibble and chat on this New Years show!…

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Junzi Kitchen 43:30

8 years ago43:30

43:30

Junzi Kitchen a "Chipotle Style" Northern Chinese restaurant gets creative with Night Lunch and uplifting their line cooks! New flavors, a 10 person creative team and irresistible treats after dark.

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Brian Yazzi of The Sioux Chef 56:15

8 years ago56:15

56:15

Navajo Chef Brian Yazzie, Chef de Cuisine at The Sioux Chef, talks about revitalizing native food ways, cooking at Standing Rock and the successes and challenges of decolonizing food.

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Serena Spruill 52:38

9 years ago52:38