Pepsi and ESSENCE Announce Return of “She Got Now” Internship Program to Provide Pivotal Career and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for HBCU Women

Posted on October 12, 2021 by GFDI Team

Multi-campus recruitment tour featuring DJ Envy to honor homecoming traditions at Hampton and Howard Universities along with the highly anticipated Florida Classic in Orlando to drive applicants to its career empowerment program

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) and ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, announced the return of “She Got Now” – a multi-tiered program that celebrates, supports and honors young Black women attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. The collaboration once again brings together two brands with shared goals to support HBCU students on their journey to success via career opportunities and shine a spotlight on the remarkable culture of HBCUs.

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The Best Places to Visit for Fresh Seafood

Posted on October 9, 2021 by GFDI Team

If you’re on the hunt for a new place to visit and you want good food and a beach—look no further.

If you think of yourself as a seafood aficionado and need a getaway, let’s explore a few of the best places to visit for fresh seafood!

Georgetown, Maine

Let’s kick off this seafood extravaganza in the eastern United States. Maine is known for its New England clambakes and variety of lobster shacks along the coastline. Feast on a fresh lobster roll made with scrumptious lobster meat mixed with mayonnaise in a buttered, toasted roll. Georgetown is one the best places to try locally caught and expertly prepared seafood.

You must try Five Islands Lobster Co. This casual restaurant sits on an active fisherman’s wharf in Sheepscot Bay, near some of the coldest and deepest parts of the ocean. You can watch lobsters be pulled from the ocean and then served almost straight to your table. You can also choose from their fried seafood options.

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Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan Announces the Upcoming Opening of New Slutty Vegan Location in Duluth, GA

Posted on October 8, 2021 by GFDI Team

Will Serve 100% Vegan Burgers, Sandwiches, Sides & Desserts For Takeout & Delivery

Pinky Cole, the visionary, Founder and CEO behind Slutty Vegan, Bar Vegan and The Pinky Cole Foundation, announces the opening of a new Slutty Vegan location in Duluth, GA. Located in Gwinnett County (2131 Pleasant Hill Rd.), the restaurant will open in late 2021 and serve an expansive menu featuring creative takes on 100% plant-based burgers, sandwiches and meals made with Impossible meat and donning cheeky names. 

After a successful pop-up in Duluth, the Slutty Vegan mogul decided that it was going to be the home of her next location. Slutty Vegan Duluth will be Cole’s fourth food and beverage concept since launching Slutty Vegan in 2018. 

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Custom Clothing Brand, Personal Chef to Cater to Fashionistas And Foodies On National Food Day

Posted on October 8, 2021 by GFDI Team

Custom fashion design comes together with custom personal chef deliciousness on October 24 in Atlanta on National Food Day, when two creative entrepreneurs from both industries merge efforts to offer a stylishly tasty experience for attendees.  

Created by two African-American women business owners, Indrea Gordon, fashion designer and founder of the Quad Clothing Company, a division of Platinum House Style, and Kendra Bates, founder, HoniiSoul Personal Chef Services, a luxury personal culinary experience service, the “Fashion Meets Food” Experience, will cater to fashionistas and foodies alike. In addition, both Gordon and Bates want to make community impact and bring some sense of togetherness, empowerment and escape from the challenges of everyday life for attendees, through this event.

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Tips for Hosting Your First Brunch Party

Posted on October 7, 2021 by GFDI Team

Do you want to host brunch but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry; we’re here to help. Check out these great tips for hosting your first brunch.

What’s better than breakfast and lunch? It’s brunch. Gather your closest friends or family members for a tasty midday meal. If you have never hosted brunch before, that’s okay. All you need is a few great people and a delicious meal. If you have those things, you’ll be fine. Get started planning by reading these tips for hosting your first brunch party.

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