Day 32

We shall overcome!

Compounding our ongoing fight against prejudice, injustice, and discrimination today is the individually waged battle against unhealthy living. With integration came the right to eat at greasy spoons. With increased leisure time came the right to watch too much TV. As more of us Black women became single parents, we have increasingly resorted to eating out, especially at fast-food restaurants. It's going to require extra work and planning, but we've got to get back into the kitchen. This is not a sexist backlash. Kitchen work is about empowerment and taking responsibility for our health. Prepare big batches of soups, greens, rice, pasta, casseroles, etc., during the weekend and freeze in clearly marked plastic bags. During the week, just defrost and reheat, creatively mix and match foods, and voila! good home cooking.

I'll make the time to cook for myself.