Celebrate Black History Month with Cuisine, Community Leaders and Influencers

AARP New York proudly celebrates Black History Month and we are excited to bring you a multitude of virtual events right to the comfort of your own home!

This month, we’re excited to bring back Chefs Jay and Qui Harvey for a four-part Healthy Soul Food Cooking show to learn how to make delicious soul food using healthy ingredients and substitutes. You can learn about what community leaders are doing in your community and we’ll conclude the celebration with personal video messages from influencers on the importance of celebrating Black History Month.

Sessions are free for AARP members and guests. Please register for your reminder and to learn more about these events!

1. Healthy Soul Food: Chefs Jay & Qui Harvey
February 22, 2022 – February 25, 2022 | 6pm EST

In this cooking series, the chefs will demonstrate healthier ways to cook popular Soul Food dishes, reminisce about childhood memories of how each dish was prepared in their families and provide tips that support healthy cooking and consumption to make the dishes just as flavorful and enjoyable.

All events will be at 6pm EST:

• February 22, Turkey Wings: https://aarp.cventevents.com/Healthycookingturkeywings
• February 23, Cabbage: https://aarp.cventevents.com/Healthycookingcabbage
• February 24, Dressing with Homemade Cranberry Sauce: https://aarp.cventevents.com/DressingHomemadeCranberrySauce
• February 25, Banana Pudding: https://aarp.cventevents.com/BananaPudding

Download the recipes in advance to cook along with the chefs!

• Turkey Wings
• Cabbage
• Dressing with Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Banana Pudding

2. Community Leaders

This February, we’re honoring leaders, like Hope Harley from the Bronx Children's Museum, who is "educating children in the Bronx on their community history. We want to recognize her and all leaders who take action to give back and help build up their communities.

Celebrate this month by making an impact in your community. Together, our efforts drive change for the greater good. Learn more: aarp.org/BlackCommunity.

3. Influencers

We reached out to influencers in the community so they can share a personal message on the importance of celebrating Black History Month. Enjoy videos from:

1. Dr. Bob Lee
2. Helen Little
3. Nicky Sunshine

Be sure to bookmark this page for updated information on all of the fun and exciting events we have in store for Black History Month.

We'll will see you virtually at the events!

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