#freedompapers

This is the #FreedomPapers toolkit, a collection of curated educational materials you can use to start unlearning racism.

It’s wonderful to see James being recognized for his talents and influence in the development of uniquely #Americancuisine ... he received his manumission (#freedompapers) from Jefferson in the first week of what would (over a century later) become “#BlackHistoryMonth” — on Feb 5th 1796 to be exact.... Checkout @jameshemingsorg and the website for more about his profound influence on the formation of early American #finedining .................. #Repost @thesaltyheifer with @get_repost ・・・ For Black History Month: “James Hemings was born in Virginia into the most famous family in American slave history, the Hemings clan. His sister Sally, enslaved companion and mother to several of Thomas Jefferson’s children is the most famous Hemings. Half brother of Jefferson’s wife Martha Wayles, James Hemings became the property of Thomas Jefferson at age eight. Hemings began his culinary training immediately, apprenticed to a traiteur (caterer) named Combeaux. Combeaux was hired to provide Jefferson's meal service during the first year of his stay in Paris. Hemings subsequently trained under Jefferson's female French cuisinière, while simultaneously taking classes from a master pastry chef. His most important training was under the chef of the Prince de Condé, in the kitchen at Chateau Chantilly made famous by legendary chef François Vatel. Chateau Chantilly was today’s equivalent of a Michelin five-star kitchen, its cooking considered superior to the food at Versailles. Many dishes like foie gras, whipped cream, French fries, ice cream and meringues while not created in this kitchen, became famous for being made there, and later adopted by the bourgeoisie. Hemings learned quickly and in 1787 became the chef de cuisine at the Hôtel de Langeac, which was Jefferson's private residence on the Champs-Elysées. The Hôtel de Langeac was America’s first diplomatic embassy. It was there that James cooked for royalty and the most discerning palates in France. James effortlessly supervised a large French kitchen staff, having mastered the language. #morningmotivation #blackhistory365 #heiferchronicles #whatthatsaltyheiferdo (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btz5ABfFVFY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wxwhk7k59yiu

#freedompapers #thefederalistpapers @morgan.zegers - It’s important to educate ourselves about the United States Constitution. (at Chelsea, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDPPmZryyG/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is really extreme if you look at it but I guess it's better than a full shutdown. I'm glad its happening because when it doesn't work they can stop blaming the unvaccinated who are still wearing masks and social distancing. Knowing y'all aren't taking baths or showers doesn't help matters. Everything's just so dirty to me now. And quarantine has made me standoffish. Regardless of where I stand on vaccinations ain't nowhere in New Gotham worth having to show #freedompapers to enter. Y'all #BeBless tho. . #nola #TeedysNola #thevitaminq #news #trending #neworleans #badthings #pestilence https://www.instagram.com/p/CShXtnSnKoF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join me at the monthly Bay Area Dream Defenders SquaDD Meeting on June 25th at 630 PM at Allendale United Methodist Church. #SquaDD #BaDDSquaDD #DreamDefenders #FreedomPapers #FreedomNow #Freedom #Free https://www.instagram.com/p/By9Yarwgeas/?igshid=1f27m8r79vsmj

#Juneteenth. The day we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Africans here in the United States of America. The day where some enslaved Africans in Texas were advised of their emancipation. My direct ancestors were primarily enslaved in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Some were Gullah/Geechee. Some weren't. Here, in Florida, my ancestors were emancipated on May 20,1865. 154 years ago. I must ask, though, are we truly free? Yes, mass chattel slavery ended then, but slavery continues in another form, the imprisonment of Black & Brown people. While, legally, we're supposedly equal, but are we? Who has access to resources? Who has education to a quality education? Who has access to institutional power? That's why I am, I must, continue in my ancestors footsteps and endeavor for our true #freedom. #freedomnow #FreedomPapers #blackisbeautiful https://www.instagram.com/p/By5awlrA0QI/?igshid=5325eqfzpr14

Stay rooted. #freedompapers #thedreamdefenders #winwithlove #aquanzacadogan #timescapsulefortheculture (at Downtown Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/By3wDERBqzo/?igshid=nehjdtwhi0dt