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East Bay Nosh •

Which country’s jollof rice is best? Cast your vote at this Oakland event

In West African communities, few dishes spark as much pride and argument as jollof rice. It’s a dish that has tested friendships, fueled heated social media debates and served as a muse for chefs and food lovers. But, for many, one question remains — which country makes it best? Well, on July 12, organizers of Oakland’s Jollof Festival aim to find out, bringing together cooks representing different West African countries for a flavorful showdown. 


The Jollof Festival, started in 2017, celebra...
East Bay Nosh •

San Leandro commissary kitchen closure puts food startups and community programs at risk

However, starting July 1, Vegan Chula — along with 117 other businesses that operate out of the space — will be forced to leave the DSAL Community Kitchen, which is set to close its doors. The closure announcement, which came on May 22, leaves Crespo and her fellow food entrepreneurs in a difficult position as they search for alternative commercial kitchens to keep their young businesses going.
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Napa Youth Council Leads Push to Require Tobacco Retail Ordinances

The Napa Youth Council is a coalition of young advocates leading a battle against youth vaping and tobacco consumption. Together with Napa County Public Health, the group raises awareness about underage tobacco use and pursues solutions to limit youth access. Most recently, the council has called on Napa officials adopt a tobacco retail license ordinance, which would require store owners to obey local licensing requirements and follow stricter regulations designed to protect Napa’s youth.
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

Lights, Camera, Action! A Day in the Life of an Actor

When I was younger, like most kids, I dreamed of stardom. I’d watch Disney Channel and picture myself standing in tandem with all of the child actors I’d admired. Obviously, that didn’t happen, but I still find myself thinking about what it would’ve been like to be an actor — to stand in front of a film camera or take center stage in a play. How do they prepare for roles? How do they get over stage fright? To quell my curiosity, my photographer Avery Ballmann and I went over to the Brazos Theatre of Waco to spend a day in their shoes and see what it’s like to be an actor.
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

The Phoenix Project

When Adeline Le first took a break from college, her goal was to relax. The Hewitt resident had always been a busy student on the go, so she decided to put a pause on obtaining her degree and take some much-needed time for herself. But then, Le ran into an issue — she was bored. So, she decided to utilize her free time to pursue a lingering passion that she’s always had: helping others. Thus, the Phoenix Project was born.
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

Local Waco Band SUNNN Talks Nature, Music and Friendship-Breakups

As someone who actively enjoys not only writing about music but listening to it as well, my musical tastes vary depending on what mood I’m in. One day, I might want to listen to some sultry R&B. On another, I might want to listen to some retro ‘80s pop. Recently, I had the privilege of listening to a band that stands at the intersection of classic rock, indie and folk (three of my favorite genres by the way). This is the band SUNNN.

When Baylor junior and lead singer Chloe Choudhury first touch
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

Take a Tour through Black History in Waco

Black History Month — also known as African American History Month — is a nationally recognized period of historical observance through month of February that honors and highlights the accomplishments of African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Former President Obama and countless more. But what does Black History Month mean for Wacoans? Adrienne Cain Darough, assistant director of the Baylor University Institute for Oral History, preserves the stories of Waco’s Black History
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