Journalism
Orlando Signature Magazine: Thornton Park
Quaint downtown Orlando neighborhood Thornton Park offers walking, shopping, dining pleasures By Penny Dickerson Thornton Park is one of downtown Orlando’s quintessential historic neighborhoods and currently reigns as the epicenter for all things hip. The upscale district, tucked east of Lake Eola Heights and centered on Lake Lawsona along Thornton Avenue, defies suburban clichés. This […]
AHCJ Conference highlights Racial Disparity and Equity
BLACK EXPERTS SHINE AT HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE June 9, 2019 SPEAKERS FOCUS ON RACIAL DISPARITIES, EQUITY DURING SESSIONS IN BALTIMORE PHOTOS COURTESY OF PENNY DICKERSON/FLORIDA COURIER “We have to get back to prevention,” Dr. Otis Brawley said during a presentation at the conference. BY PENNY DICKERSON FLORIDA COURIER From the podium as notable speakers to moderating panels, […]
Soul Food: cultural lifestyle or disease trap?
Soul Food: cultural lifestyle or disease trap? Florida Courier/New America Media , News Feature, Penny Dickerson, Posted: Feb 21, 2017 Photo: Olean McCaskill in her celebrated soul-food eatery, Olean’s.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–The roots of soul food run deep within the annals of African American living. The South reigns as king of soul food cuisine. Its origins can […]
Soul Food – New England Journal of Medicine weighs in
http://newamericamedia.org/2017/03/a-newhealthier–era-for-soul-food.php A NEW ERA FOR SOUL FOOD March 3, 2017 Filed under FOOD, METRO Posted by FCEditor Some African-Americans have adapted new approaches to cooking, which leads to better health and living longer. Editor’s note: This is the second installment on the legacy of soul food. Part 1 appeared in the Feb. 17 issue of […]
Interview with Steve Harvey’s Personal Chef
‘Architect of flavor’ whips up Harvey’s healthy dishes March 14, 2013 Filed under ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD Posted by admin […]
Miami Times: FLOTUS Speech calls for Party Unity
Speech by FLOTUS calls for party unity to beat Trump By Penny Dickerson Special to The Miami Times | 7/27/2016, 2 p.m. Michelle Obama at the DNC Monday said passion is needed to elect Hillary Clinton as president. A timely balm to heal and unify the Democratic Party came following rifts that challenged the […]
