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Chef Mimi’s Bold Mission to Transform Oakland’s Black Food Scene

WRITTEN BY SHAMEYKA MCCALMAN

A Feast Nourishing through culture The Food Curator and Chef Transforming Oakland's Black Culinary Scene Tradition and Family

In nearly a decade, Chef Mimi has become an undeniable figure in Oakland’s culinary landscape, known for her innovative approach to food and her commitment to highlighting the diversity within the Black culinary community. With a career rooted in her childhood fascination with cooking, Chef Mimi has leveraged her passion to make a significant impact through her business ventures, which include her well-attended Black Food and Wine Experience.

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