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[RECAP] Atlanta Media Taste Chef Wierdo

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7 years ago

May 9, 2018

ATLANTA, GA – Uprising Vegan Culinary Artist, Chef Wierdo prepared a remarkable 3-course meatless meal that left guest craving for more at the Atlanta Media Taste Chef Wierdo | No Meat & Greet Friday, May 4^th. Located in Powder Springs at the BarTalkWithJay Radio Studio, Atlanta’s hottest food bloggers/journalists, publicists and influencers all came together for an intimate night filled with seasoned vegetables that were unrecognizable leaving magical tasting flavor sensations right at the tip of their tongues.

Barbeque Chickpea Sliders & Herbed Roasted Potatoes

The vegan styled menu included homemade guacamole, hummus, tacos/burritos, barbeque chickpea sliders, herbed roasted potatoes and the people’s favorite, chicken nugget styled buffalo cauliflower bites. Chef Wierdo even whipped up dessert which consisted of almond vegan cheesecake minis plus vegan brownies. Many attendees bragged about how wonderful and delicious the food was but they could not fathom the fact they weren’t eating any meat. Some participants admitted to almost being sold on the entire “going vegan” idea.

In addition, there was a Q&A conducted by the host, AcceessNiNiDoIt where Chef Wierdo talked proudly about his transition to veganism, the secret to how he makes his dishes taste so amazing and what’s it’s like being a multifaceted entrepreneur.

Vegan Culinary Artist, Chef Wierdo & Shedavi Founder, Elizabeth Davis

Shedavi, a black-owned vegan beauty brand was also present at the Atlanta Media No Meat & Greet. Samples of their brand new CROWNED Collection (scalp elixir, shampoo, conditioner, co-wash and protein masque) were passed out in their exclusive all-white Shedavi signature cosmetic bags. Guest loved the products and highly anticipate trying the new line of products enriched and infused with high-quality vegan botanicals. Shedavi is founded by Elizabeth Davis and can be purchased at www.shedavi.com.

Coming up this month of May, Chef Wierdo is set to prepare a mouthwatering Sunday Brunch Buffet at the 3^rdAnnual Fruits of Labor Art Tour. This is a three-city tour that kicks off in Brooklyn, New York at the Living Gallery, Sunday, May 20^th.

The “No Meat & Greet” was implemented to properly introduce CW to the Atlanta Media as well as to create a food buzz NYC media/food bloggers will also anticipate.

Check out photos below to view the chef’s most talked about dishes and to learn more about the FOOL3 tour, follow @ChefWierdo and visit www.chefwierdo.com.

Chef Wierdo
Chef Wierdo who is known for dying his hair fancy colors cooks up delicious healthy meals that are vegan, decoratively platted, and original. His colorful, flavorful exquisite cuisines are what clients request to have catered at their wedding reception or their next event. His exceptional knowledge of gardening makes it easier for him to select foods that obtain great nutrition to avoid adding any dairy or using any animal products. His perspective on staying physically fit and eating to live has cultivated a rewarding diet that has led him to lose over 50lbs. From Atlanta to New York, he loves to travel to host private intimate dinners (pop-ups) as well as he is the head chef for new online vegan meal prep company, Eat2Live located in Atlanta, GA and is a General Manager at America’s favorite, Jimmy John’s.

Fruits of Our Labor Art Tour (FOOL3)
This is the third installment of Ashy Kreative’s “Fruits of Our Labor” photo series of carefully curated photographs as well as paintings that represent simple lifestyle scenes using fruit to highlight certain details in a creative way. FOOL3 will be hosted by 7xAward-Winning Spiritual Journalist/International Personality, Madison Jaye. The food will be prepared by the collaborative efforts of Chief Wierdo (Vegan Chef/Meal Prep) and New York City’s own, Chef India. Guests can expect for this day to be filled with original fruit inspired fine art, bottomless mimosas, and an excellent Sunday Brunch Buffet. To purchase tickets, please click on the link provided: https://www.kreativegeenius.com/fool3.

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Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

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5 hours ago

April 22, 2025

James Allen

As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB Movement, will host a high-impact, invite-only TargetFast Town Hall on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST in Stonecrest, Georgia.

This private strategic gathering marks the conclusion of the first 40 days of TargetFast.org — a bold initiative launched on March 3, 2025, calling for a community-wide economic divestment from Target in response to its quiet rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As a critical moment for reflection, recalibration, and media engagement, the town hall will unveil the movement’s next phase and reaffirm its call for corporate accountability. Special guests that will be speaking at the event include:

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant – Senior Pastor & Movement Leader

Dr. Karri Bryant – Educator & Cultural Strategist

Dr. Rashad Richey – Political Analyst & Commentator

Tamika Mallory – Renowned Civil Rights Activist

Dr. David John – Economic Advisor & Policy Strategist

Tezlyn Figaro – Policy ConsultantNina Turner – Political Economist

In just over a month, TargetFast has sparked a measurable shift in corporate accountability. Since the launch of the boycott, Target has experienced 10 consecutive weeks of declining foot traffic and a sharp drop in stock value — from $104 on March 13 to $92 on April 13, resulting in an estimated $12.4 billion loss in market value (source: Reddit and public market data).

But beyond the numbers, the movement speaks directly to the economic vulnerability of Black-owned brands that once thrived under Target’s DEI efforts, including:

Mielle Organics

Tabitha Brown’s Home & Kitchen Collection

The Doux Haircare Products

Black Girl Sunscreen

“This is not just a protest—it’s a prophetic move toward permanent change,” said Dr. Bryant. “TargetFast is a demand, not a plea. If corporations choose to walk back their promises to our community, we will meet them with economic consequence.”

Attendees can expect a powerful review of the first 40 days of the TargetFast movement, along with exclusive insights from key voices leading the charge. The town hall will offer strategic vision casting and a clear roadmap for the next phase of the movement’s expansion. Participants will also gain access to new resources, including a comprehensive Black Business Directory and a 30-Day Devotional Guide designed to support both faith and financial discipline. With a major media presence on-site, the event is positioned to amplify the movement’s message and national impact.

JHB Movement and the Path Forward

This initiative is being led by the Jamal Harrison Bryant (JHB) Movement, a faith-driven social justice organization committed to economic empowerment, community activism, and racial equity. To support those participating in the FAST, Dr. Bryant is providing registrants with a Black Business Directory and a 30-Day Devotional Guide, offering alternative shopping options and spiritual encouragement throughout the boycott. Supporters can sign up at Targetfast.org to receive the Black Business Directory and 30-Day Devotional, as well as track updates on the FAST’s impact. The JHB Movement will also release a report at the end of the 40-day period to quantify the economic effect of this demonstration.

REGISTER HERE