Author Archives: deidredeanne

With a café in New York City and a new cookbook, Beejhy Barhany is bringing the stories and flavors of Ethiopian Jews to the States “The base of Ethiopian cuisine as a whole is very much Jewish, more than anything else,” says Beejhy Barhany. Clay Williams Andrea Cooper – Freelance writer Delicious as they may be, matzo ballContinue reading “At This Harlem Chef’s Table, the Rosh Hashana Menu Is Full of Ethiopian Spices”

How the remarkable musical transformed a beloved folk tale into a celebratory vision for the future of Black America Kayla Randall – Digital Editor, Museums The costume for the Wiz, the title character of The Wiz musical, which made its Broadway debut in 1975, is in the collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. JD BarnesContinue reading “When ‘The Wiz’ Debuted on Broadway 50 Years Ago, It Sparked a Brand New Day for Audiences”