Jewel-Osco Partners with African-American Vendors to Celebrate Black History Month
Allison Sperling
Published: February 10, 2014
Marks the 15th 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 15th 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 6th from 3pm-7pm at the Jewel-Osco at 87 W. 87th Street in Chicago, IL. Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Henry Melton will make a special appearance from 5:00pm-6:30pm during the February 6th 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. 95th 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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