One interpretation of the 2022 Black History Month theme of “Black Health and Wellness” includes literacy, education, and building the foundation for sustainable equity, equality, and inclusion. This week, we’re introducing Rofhiwa Book Café and re-introducing Book Harvest, two community partners that exemplify the uplifting of Black Health and Wellness in our community. Rofhiwa Book…
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North Carolina Black Alliance The North Carolina Black Alliance is a local nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing policy level change by developing a stronger network of elected officials that represents Black communities. This network is comprised of Black legislators, city elected officials, school board members, and local commissioners. From their Youth Engagement Program where…
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WSM Honors Black History Month
Starting in 1915 as Negro History Week observed during the second week of February, the 1960s saw an evolution of this one week to the entire month of February and the eventual recognition by President Ford in 1976 as Black History Month. Black History sat as an unnamed part of American History before September of…
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Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17 Many met him for the first time in his letter to the editor of The Atlanta Constitution titled “Kick Up Dust.” This letter would begin a long chapter in America’s history of one fighter for civil rights and equal opportunity. This chapter would span thirty-nine years marked…
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Hope for the Holidays—and All Year Long
Our annual Hope for the Holidays campaign raised a record-breaking $26,536.75! What Is Hope for the Holidays? Since 1998, Hope for the Holidays has paired fundraising and gift giving during December: we make a donation each time you buy a Hope for the Holidays product. We choose some of our favorite Game Changer, local, co-op produced,…
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Your 2021 Round Ups
Thank you! Your 2021 Round Ups Raised $307,818 Participation in the Round Up program grew significantly in 2021 as shoppers responded to the escalating need for hunger relief during the pandemic. 630,645 transactions were rounded up in the stores or on Rosie, with the average round up 48.8 cents. Round up participation reached 50% of…
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Spiced Fritters with Maple Vanilla Syrup
Maple Syrup Dipping Sauce Ingredients: 2 c. maple syrup 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped into pot Instructions: Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Fritters Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 tsp….
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Links to North Carolina Native American Museums
North Carolina is home to the largest population of Native Americans east of the Mississippi River. According to the 2000 US Census, 99,541 Native Americans call North Carolina home. Weaver Street Market encourages you to learn more about the histories and rich cultures of the eight North Carolina tribes by seeking out their stories – in their…
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Local nonprofits awarded CCF grants for expanding access to healthy food through community gardens and a farm
from the Cooperative Community Fund Grant Committee Thanks to your generous contributions, three local nonprofits were awarded 2021 Cooperative Community Fund (CCF) grants for projects totaling $5,590. The funded projects all seek to increase the sustainability and the yield of established community growing spaces. These spaces provide fresh produce and skills training for women experiencing…
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Flyleaf Books and Book Harvest
Throughout November we are honoring our Native American Community by acknowledging and sharing their cultural history, traditions, and contributions. We have partnered with local book providers –Flyleaf Books and Book Harvest – to share their suggested reading lists by Native American authors and about Native American culture with our customers and community who may want…
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