Moral and Carl take a deep dive into Finding Edna Lewis, a beautifully crafted documentary that uncovers the extraordinary life of Edna Lewis — the Unionville, VA native who became one of the most influential voices in American cooking. More than just a chef, Lewis was a cultural icon who celebrated Southern foodways, Black heritage, and the power of seasonal, farm-to-table cooking long before it was a trend. Listen as the team reflects on how the film honors her legacy and explores the deeper themes of memory, food, land, and identity that rise to the surface. Shoutout to community leader Duron Chavis for continuing the work of preserving Black agricultural and food traditions in Richmond and beyond.
Edna Lewis’s most beloved books include:
The Taste of Country Cooking
In Pursuit of Flavor
The Edna Lewis Cookbook
The Gift of Southern Cooking (with Scott Peacock)
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Ep. 71 "Health is Wealth"
Team Embrace tackles their final topic of season 5, Healthcare! This time around starting with access to healthcare, Carl and Moral discuss their assumptions about the subject and how important it is to the communities in Richmond. ShoutOut to In My Corner Mentoring (@inmycornermentoring) and more...
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Ep. 70 "Ain't Nunthin Like The Real Plan, Baby"
Carl and Moral have been eagerly anticipating this discussion, and the wait is finally over! They welcome Dr. Julian Hayter, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond and author of The Making of Twenty-First-Century Richmond: Politics, Policy, and Governance, for a powerful conversation on Urban Planning. ShoutOut goes to LuLu's (@lulusrva) and more...
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Ep. 69 MapZ Series: "Project Sacred Shockoe"
Back to the Map! Team Embrace ventures back to the pod's 1st Mapz series community, Shockoe Bottom. Ana Edwards joins the pod and guides Carl and Moral through Shockoe's history past, present, and it's hopeful future. Some New FOODIE spots are revealed. Irie Ting Jamaican Grill (@irietingja) ande LuLu's (@lulusrva). ShoutOut goes to The Well Collective (@thewellcollective_)
Find out more about what's happening in Shockoe Bottom:
- The Shockoe Project - www.theshockoeproject.com
- Sacred Ground Project - www.sacredgroundproject.net
- Virginia Defender - www.virginiadefender.org
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Ep. 68 "Oh Mercy Mer-CITY"
Moral and Carl are back for round two of discussing Urban Planning! Moral shares ALL of what he's learned and has a perspective shift. Carl shares his insights on some connecting ideas. The team gears up to speak with an expert. Shout Out goes to Plan RVA (@planrva) and more...
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Embrace MoR Inc. is a community of talented, God-focused individuals dedicated to using various Community Programs, Live Events, and Multimedia and to teach, learn, serve, and inspire neighborhoods of all backgrounds to invest in one another. We discuss challenging topics about race and create opportunities for engagement.
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