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Jewel-Osco Partners with African-American Vendors to Celebrate Black History Month

Allison Sperling
Published: February 10, 2014

Marks the 15^th annual observance with events featuring tastings, live music, donations & special guests

 (Itasca, Ill.) February 3, 2014 – Jewel-Osco will recognize Black History Month in marking its 15^th annual “Taste of Black History” event, which honors contributions and achievements of the African-American community by partnering with more than 20 minority-owned businesses in a four-day celebration featuring  live jazz music by ZZAJE, and in-store sampling stations sponsored by popular African-American vendors

including: 

• Ambassador Organics
• Angela’s Bakery
• Ashanti, Best Chef
• Best Fruits and Nuts
• Captain Curt’s Famous Boss Sauce
• CharBoy’s Sauces
• The ComfortCake Company
• Delta Café, FLO Wines
• Golden Krust, Grandma Maud’s
• Image Foods, Lock’s Bar-B-Q Sauce
• Magnolia Spice Teas
• Margie’s Brands
• Mix Match Gourmet Popcorn
• Mumbo Sauce
• Real Men Cook
• Reggio’s Pizza
• Sam’s Gourmet Lasagna
• SaVia
• Special Taste
• Sunbelt Soft Drinks

The celebration will kick off on Thursday, February 6^th from 3pm-7pm at the Jewel-Osco at 87 W. 87^th Street in Chicago, IL.  Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Henry Melton will make a special appearance from 5:00pm-6:30pm during the February 6^th festivities.  Melton will be signing autographs in support of food donations benefitting the South Side/Wabash YMCA of Metro Chicago.  As owner of Ambassador Organics,™ Carol Moseley Braun will also be making a special appearance that day to meet and greet with shoppers, and explain to them the health and benefits of organic foods and sustainability.

“The Chicagoland area is rich with so many different cultures, and these communities define the neighborhoods where we are proud to serve as their grocer,” said Jewel-Osco President, Jim Rice. “Jewel-Osco is honored to recognize and celebrate Black History Month with the local customers, and we are excited to join in the festivities alongside those who observe this time.”

Following the kick-off event, the Black History Month celebration will continue with a series of in-store culinary events featuring authentic African -American dishes.  The events will take place:

Sunday, 2/9                        1655 E. 95^th Street, Chicago                          1:00PM-5:00PM

Sunday, 2/16                      11730 S. Marshfield, Chicago                      1:00PM-5:00PM

Sunday, 2/23                      7530 S Stony Island, Chicago                       1:00PM-5:00PM

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