Empower Latinx Winemakers: Insights from Lydia Richards, Co-Founder of Hispanics In Wine, on Supporting Diversity in the Wine Industry

In September 2020, Lydia Richards and Maria Calvert established Hispanics in Wine, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Hispanic individuals in acquiring the necessary education, resources, and financial support to pursue careers as vintners, sommeliers, and in other areas of the wine industry. Over the past two years, they have organized the LatinX Wine Summit. …

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Richard Sandoval Affirms: Latin Chefs Have Made Remarkable Progress in the Past Two Decades

Mexican chef and restaurateur, Richard Sandoval, has dedicated his career to educating people about traditional Mexican cuisine. With over 20 years of experience, Sandoval has shattered stereotypes surrounding Mexican food through his 60-plus concepts spanning across 11 countries. In addition to his culinary ventures, he has also authored two cookbooks and a children’s book that …

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Chef Sam Fore: Breaking Barriers for Women of Color in the Culinary Field

Samantha Fore, the owner and chef of Tuk Tuk, a popular Sri Lankan pop-up and restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, has made a remarkable journey in the culinary industry. Despite lacking any formal training or experience, she started as a website designer for high-end restaurants, which eventually led her to learn about food through tasting and …

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Roshara Sanders: Overcoming Three Challenges in the Kitchen

Chef Roshara Sanders is revolutionizing the culinary world as a culinary instructor at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, where she herself graduated in 2014. Chef Ro’s teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of love in cooking. Hailing from Bridgeport, Connecticut, she proudly claims the title of the first Black female culinary arts instructor at the …

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