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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

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I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of recreating restaurant dishes at home. But lately, it’s come in handy since some of our favorite restaurants have gone out of business due to the pandemic. In 2019, I earned a WSET Level 2 certification (with Merit) and it’s been a gamechanger in my cooking and event planning.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Nominating a woman for an award isn’t just a gesture; it’s a gift of recognition, motivation and celebration. She is a 2023 CNN Hero, a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2019 JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow Alumna. She is president emeritus of AIGA and was awarded the AIGA Medal for lifetime achievement in 2019.

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Leading with Kindness: 14 Most Charitable Celebrities

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Not only does the “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” host help give mom-and-pop restaurants a huge boost through his show, but Fieri also gives back in other ways, whether that’s feeding thousands of Californians who lost their homes during wildfires or raising nearly $25 million for restaurant workers during the pandemic.

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