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April 29, 2009
Everyday African Food
African slaves had a major influence on Southern cooking. Cooking methods such as stewing may stem from African cooking traditions. Stewing involves making food that require long simmering periods of vegetables and sometimes meat. There is no better way to understand a culture than though its food. Food bonds families, friends and communities as well as giving everyday nourishment. 
African cooking is an oral tradition and traditional recipes were handed down by word of mouth rather than writing
April 28, 2009
Un Peuple, Un But, Une Foi
Republic of Senegal 
Motto: “Un Peuple, Un But, Une Foi” (French)
“One People, One Goal, One Faith”
Senegal’s nationality is Senegalese using both the singular and plural form. Senegal remains one of the most stable democracies in Africa. Its capital is Dakar. There are 11 regions in Senegal comparable function to counties in the US, Dakar, Diourbel, Fatick, Kaolack, Kolda, Louga, Matam, Saint-Louis, Tambacounda, Thies, and Ziguinchor. Senegal is located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atla
April 26, 2009
Bemba (bem-bah) 101
The word Bemba has several meanings. It may designate people of Bemba origin. The Bemba-speaking peoples of Zambia, Bemba is defined a language. The University of Zambia offers an excellent newsletter of University life and scholarship http://www.unza.zm/adm2009/News0109.pdf. Also a popular online Zambia newspaper is Times of Zambia http://www.times.co.zm/.
Bemba (bem-bah) 101
Bemba is spoken in the African counties of Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania with over 3 million sp
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