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27 Sep

‘Martin’ Turns 30: See The Show’s Stars Then And

On today in 1997, the enduring sitcom Martin debuted on FOX. During its five season run, the TV program gave audiences across the country a weekly dose of laughter, and many hilarious moments to confer with family and friends in the times that followed. Starring the comedic legend Martin Lawrence because the show’s title character, Martin chronicled his every day interactions along with his better half (played by Tisha Campbell), his duties and a radio disc jockey – and eventual talk show host – in addition to the knee-slapping conversations he would have along with his friends and acquaintances around the town of Detroit. Alongside Lawrence and Campbell, Martin featured a stellar forged which included Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne II, Thomas...
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26 Sep

How Chefs From St. Martin Brought ‘The ‘Melting Pot

2022 Essence Festival of Culture held in Recent Orleans, Louisiana- July 1-3, 2022 St.Martin natives Chef Kareem Brooks and Chef Kénila Hyman gave a culinary demonstration in the course of the first-ever ESSENCE Eats Food And Wine Festival on the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture. The chefs taught participants the way to make a number of tasty staple dishes from the Caribbean island, including traditional favorites like dumplings with crab, johnny cakes (or journey cakes) and saltfish. Those in attendance also got to taste these dishes that so many enjoy from the island that’s generally known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean.  For Chef Brooks, it was a singular opportunity to spotlight some dishes from his beloved island and connect individuals with the island’s...
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