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Chef Marcus Samuelsson standing in front of a vibrant mural, wearing a maroon fedora and layered colorful attire.

Food

Serving Up Delicious Native Soul Food Just in Time for the Soothing Fall Weather

by The Newsletter 05October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s cookbook, The Rise, celebrates soul food with recipes inspired by African, Caribbean, and American culinary traditions.

Photo by Carmen Robles

I left My Heart in Puerto Rico Part 2

by Ariel KahanaJune 21, 2025June 21, 2025

Native Highlight: A look at Master Sgt. Kelvin Oxendine, from the 116th Operations Group of the United States Air Force.

by The Newsletter 05May 11, 2023June 6, 2023

Jenifer Lewis Talks about Her Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame and Her Life in The Industry

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerJanuary 18, 2023January 23, 2023