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Juneteenth

Honoring Juneteenth with the Oldways African Heritage and Health Program

A vibrant salad with sautéed greens, caramelized apple slices, and a purple edible flower, served in a white bowl on a colorful striped tablecloth.

Honoring Juneteenth with the Oldways African Heritage and Health Program

Join us in recognizing Juneteenth by embracing the rich culinary traditions of the African Heritage. Rooted in the vibrant foodways of the African Diaspora, this way of eating highlights the nourishing flavors and cultural significance of Heritage ingredients. Learn more about using food as a lens to honor history, resilience, and community while supporting good health.

Steps to get started

Follow us on social media

We’ll post recipe challenges, interviews with African Heritage Diet experts, and giveaways on our Instagram account all month long. 

Take our online cooking course

Our A Taste of African Heritage e-course celebrates the history and culture of the African Diaspora, filled with healthy and delicious recipes led by Black chefs, dietitians, and culinary nutrition experts.

Bring A Taste of African Heritage to your community

Everyone is eligible to teach our six-week cooking and nutrition course, A Taste of African Heritage. Take our online training, license or purchase the curriculum, and you’re ready to teach.

More ways to celebrate

Celebrate Juneteenth with African Heritage and Health: See Our Flyer!

Explore our special Juneteenth resource, featuring heritage-inspired recipes and ideas for honoring the holiday. Check back soon — we’ll be adding more ways to celebrate African heritage and health!

Juneteenth front page

Recipes

In celebration of Juneteenth, we’re sharing a collection of recipes that honor this meaningful holiday, featuring heritage foods like Hoppin’ John Salad, Summer Watermelon Salad, Hibiscus Tea, and Sautéed Collard Greens. Red foods symbolize resilience, perseverance, and unity — core values reflected in Juneteenth gatherings. Rooted in the vibrant foodways of the African Diaspora, these nourishing dishes offer a powerful way to celebrate heritage, history, and community through food.

Learn more about the African Heritage and Health Program

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