Second Harvest Food Bank Culinary Training/Delta Sigma Theta “Sounds & Sights of the Diaspora”/World AIDS Day

Keonna Yearwood-Branch from Second Harvest Food Bank offered information on their Culinary Training Program. It takes only 16 Weeks to get to a Better Life through their program giving students a career that can last a lifetime. Register today for their next 16-week class starting in February 2025. Monday – Friday 8:30am – 2pm. You must be 18 years old and have your H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. Register online at www.FeedHopeNow.com look for their culinary program or call 407/514-1037 Kristian Jenkins and Ashley Wilson from The Orange County FL Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shared the various programs their community event, “Sounds & Sights of the Diaspora” will benefit. Funds raised will assist students from middle through high school achieve etiquette, life skills training and more. Tickets for the program which will celebrate diverse heritages are available through www.DSTOrangeCountyFL.org World AIDS Day is a time to commit to the struggle of people who have died from or face living with AIDS daily. The slogan this year, “Remember and Commit” is a reminder to denounce the stigma of the disease. The interview with Andres Acosta from Pineapple Healthcare and Mulan a transgender woman of color shared, “Your Lived experience can be a Super Power if shared properly.” Join the discussion online (Search Pineapple Healthcare on Instagram to sign up) Dec. 3rd on Harm Reduction Works, which explores the fact that drugs may be a part of life in trying to cope but it can be mitigated. Join other trans women of color for “Diva’s & Dialogue” at the Stafford House 711 Seminole Avenue. For healthcare go to Pineapple Healthcare 1724 33rd Street.