Ethiopian traditionsEthiopian cuisine features a few signature dishes that have been

served on family tables for generations. The signature dish in Ethiopian cuisine is a large sourdough, pancake-like bread called “injera.” Vegetarian dishes are also a staple of Ethiopian cuisine,

especially during Lent.

Designer genesDeryl McKissack’s architectural firm was the lead

builder and architect of the new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the National Mall in

Washington, D.C. It was dedicated Oct. 16, 2011.

Symbols of solidarity

Muralist David Wilson has spent many hours researching the artists of the Harlem Renaissance and Mexican muralists. At

Hampton University, he had the opportunity to study under the tutelage of renowned artist John Biggers and discover a deeper

connection with black art heritage.

In the kitchen with Chef BernardChef Bernard Carmouche is the culinary director of business

tycoon Emeril Lagasse’s Florida restaurants. Carmouche’s culinary journey started as a teenager with the desire for a car, and he

started in the restaurant business by washing dishes and assisting with kitchen prep work.

Breaking groundSophia Danenberg not only climbed to the summit of Mount

Everest in 2006, but she is also the first African-American and the first black woman to do so. The daughter of a black father and

Japanese mother, Danenberg spent her childhood in the Midwest and then went on to study at Harvard, graduating

magna cum laude with degrees in environmental science and public policy.