💪🏾 Chapter 6: Resilience and Achievements

“If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.”

– African Proverb

Kuku wa kupaka (often shortened to Kuku paka) is a chicken dish and staple of the Swahili people, particularly in the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania. The name translates roughly to "chicken in coconut sauce". The recipe is a blend of African, Arabic, and Indian influences.  Click the image to open a video on youtube.com to lean how to make this dish.
Kuku wa kupaka (often shortened to Kuku paka) is a chicken dish and staple of the Swahili people, particularly in the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania. The name translates roughly to “chicken in coconut sauce”. The recipe is a blend of African, Arabic, and Indian influences.  Source (This is a ChatGPT-generated image). Click the image to learn how to prepare the dish.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. Identify key achievements and successes in the fight against Anti-Black Racism (ABR) in Canadian dietetics.
  2. Understand the importance of resilience in overcoming systemic barriers

Despite the numerous barriers faced by Black individuals in the field of dietetics, there have been remarkable achievements that underscore the resilience and dedication of individuals and communities working to overcome these challenges. The following successes demonstrate the power of collective action, advocacy, and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion within the fields of food and nutrition.

License

An Introduction to Anti-Black Racism in Canadian Nutrition, Food & Dietetics Copyright © 2026 by Mikahelia Wellington; Sherana Syed; and Emanuel Tessema. All Rights Reserved.

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