When & Where
Attend this FREE celebration!
Upcoming Dates to be Announced
This celebration includes
Fresh Tastings from Local Minority-Owned Brands
Live Musical Performances
Face Painting
Raffles, Same-Day Savings, and More!
Previous Special Guests
Tim on Bass Quartet
Bassist, Arranger and Composer
Timothy Ragsdale is a bassist, arranger and composer born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beginning in church at age 13, he’s studied different genres of music including Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Fusion, Soul and more. As a freelance musician in the Tri-state area, he performs, records and teaches private lessons through the east coast. His missions are to “be the change he would like to see” and “spread love and light through sound,” healing the world one note at a time. Timothy graduated with a degree in Classical Music Performance from West Chester University in 2021. He’s played with Grammy award winners Marvin Sapp and Jekayln Carr, with units such as the Black Pearl orchestra, with jazz giants such as Ella Gahnt and Julie Dexter and many, many more. He is currently working on his debut album.
Patty Jackson
Radio Personality
Patty Jackson is perhaps the best-known radio personality in the city of Philadelphia, having spent decades on WDAS-FM from 10 AM to 3 PM. And if you didn’t already know… she loves her job! “I’m a workaholic, but I’ve had to slow down a little bit since having a stroke in November of 2015. But that’s only fueled me to work harder in my recovery and in getting back to my favorite people…the listeners”. Patty represents for countless organizations and attends many functions in the tri-state, but her number one responsibility is being RJ’s Mom. Check out her “Patty TV” page, and the “411” page every Thursday for music & Hollywood updates…as well as her new podcast, “Patty and The Millennials."
For more, visit: wdasfm.iheart.com
Support These Black-Owned Businesses on ACME Shelves
We love supporting our community, and we’re happy to offer a wide selection of local, minority-owned brands. Get a glimpse of a few of our brands who’ll be at featured at our events!
BLK & Bold
Co-founders Pernell & Rod created BLK & Bold with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a common interest of investing in community, specifically for the youth. With that philosophy, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that are aligned to pouring into children the confidence, exposure, and guidance for them to be the best version of themselves. Coffee for you, impact for our youth.
Michele’s Foods
Michele’s Foods, a minority and woman-owned company, produces specialty rich and creamy breakfast syrups which are truly “good over everything”. The signature syrup recipe was developed by Michele’s great-great-grandmother and passed down through her family for three generations.
Nance's Mustard
Nance’s Mustards & Condiments have spiced up dishes for 85 years. Noted for characteristically full flavor and tremendous versatility in complementing various foods, Nance’s Mustards and Condiments continues to be recognized as a gourmet specialty brand.
Mrs. Richardson's
Dip into any one of Mrs. Richardson’s mouth-watering ice cream toppings and dessert sauces and you'll immediately notice Baldwin Richardson's attention to quality and craft. From the most decadent hot fudge to the authentic fruit taste of our strawberry topping, your indulgent craving is sure to be satisfied.
Capital City
Capital City, LLC is a minority, family-owned company based in the Maryland suburbs, founded by Charles and Arsha Jones. Arsha Jones was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and began to miss this sauce she grew up with when she moved to the suburbs and wanted to give her family a real taste of D.C. She regularly made mambo sauce in her kitchen for her boys and decided that it was good enough to market and sell. The Jones family has grown this home-based business into a successful company, providing a beloved product from their childhood to more people around the world.
Everything Legendary
We’re crafting food inspired by our original legend – mom. Mom went plant-based for her health, but the burgers she was eating were junk. So, we stepped up. Creating plant-based food with flavor like no other and making meals worthy of mom. Because if mom can’t eat it, no one should. We are a black-owned company and proud of what we’ve created. Proud to be leading the way for everyone craving legendary flavor.
Sylvia’s
Sylvia Woods is the founder and owner of the famous Sylvia's Restaurant, located in the historical village of Harlem. For nearly 50 years, Chef Sylvia has shown diners around the world why she's called the Queen of Soul Food and you can now bring Sylvia’s restaurant to you. Enjoy soul food in the comfort of your own home with Sylvia’s Soul Food Brand!
Glory Foods
Glory Foods was founded on a vision to make truly authentic pre-seasoned southern vegetables steeped in generations of southern-style recipes and flavors. Glory Foods officially launched its line of 17 pre-seasoned canned vegetables to a “test-market” in Columbus, OH. Several years later, they added Hot Sauce and Muffin Mix. Today, they have grown to 64 products nationwide.
Slap Ya Mama
At Slap Ya Mama, we believe everyone is capable of making a delicious meal — just the way mama used to make. Whether you’re a seasoned pro (no pun intended!) or just learning your way around the black pot, our products are crafted to make good home cooking easy, enjoyable and stress-free.
See what's in store
Our last event was filled with product highlights from more than 10 local, minority-owned and all around beloved businesses, live music by Tim on Bass, a charitable donation ceremony to Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence, raffles, giveaways, coupons and more! Check out the sights and sounds from our Celebration of Black History Month through Food and Fellowship at ACME!
Demoed Glory Collard greens with Slap Ya Mama seasoning
A tattoo/balloon artist created smiles all around
Happy Shopper won a Signature Select popcorn box at Welcome Table
Shoppers enjoyed Signature Select mini pancakes with Michele's Syrup
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Tim on Bass Quartet created a lively in-store atmosphere
WDAS's very own, Patty Jackson, chose the lucky raffle winners
FEATURED RECIPES
Learn how to make our recipes featured from our previous event
Glory Greens And Slap Ya Mama Pesto Crostini
Ingredients
- 3 cans (14.5oz) Glory Foods Mixed Greens, drained saving ¼ cup of liquid (can substitute water for the liquid)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup pecans
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pkg snacking tomatoes and crostini/crackers for garnish
- 1 pkg Slap Ya Mama Hot Seasoning
Directions
- Slice tomatoes into small rounds and set aside, then skin garlic cloves
- Open and drain 3 cans of Glory Foods Mixed Greens, saving ¼ cup of liquid
- Place garlic and pecans in a food processor and process until finely ground
- Add Glory Foods greens, oil, cheese, salt, and the ¼ cup of liquid
- Process 2 to 3 seconds or until smooth (may need to stop to scrape down sides)
- Mixture will be thick. Spread pesto onto crostini top with 1-2 tomato slices and sprinkle with a dusting of Slap Ya Mama to serve
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Lawry's Seasoned Popcorn
Ingredients
- Popcorn kernels
- Coconut Oil
- Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- Prepare popcorn in machine or on stove top using coocnut oil
- When popcorn is hot, place in bowl or bag
- Sprinkle Lawry's seasoned salt on top
Directions
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Stonewall Kitchen Air Fryer Corn Bread Muffins with Jelly
Ingredients
- Vegetable or canola oil
- Egg
- Milk
- Stonewall Kitchen Cornbread Mix
- Stonewall Kitchen Red Pepper Jelly and Hot Pepper Jelly
- Muffin cups
Directions
- Prepare cornbread batter according to Stonewall Kitchen's package instructions in large bowl
- Place muffin cups into air fryer
- Spoon batter into silicon muffin cups leaving room at top to expand when bakes
- Air fry at 330 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden on top
- Repeat as necessary with more muffin cups if needed
- Spread some jelly in between or on top if you desire!
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Supporting our Communities
Albertsons Cos. Commits $5 Million To Social Justice
Albertsons Cos. is making a $5 million donation to social justice organizations as well as those on the front line of the fight for equality. “Racial justice and equality cannot be achieved by people returning to the status quo. We must intentionally open a door to lasting change across our country,” said President and CEO Vivek Sankaran.
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