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[RECAP] Atlanta Media Taste Chef Wierdo

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8 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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Atlanta Screening of The Alabama Solution Brings Together Panel of Advocates, Leaders, and Community Voices

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2 months ago

March 9, 2026

Justiz Walker

Michael Walker/@UmeekImages

ATLANTA, GA — Community leaders, advocates, and residents gathered in Atlanta for a special screening of the Oscar-nominated HBO documentary The Alabama Solution, an evening centered on film, dialogue, and community engagement around issues of justice and incarceration.

Hosted at 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, the event brought together organizations and community members for a formal evening of reflection and conversation following the powerful documentary. The film, co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman and co-produced by Alex Duran, offers an intimate and unfiltered look into Alabama’s prison system.

At the heart of the documentary are the voices of justice-impacted individuals Melvin “Bennu” Ray and Robert “Kinetik” Council, whose experiences shed light on the realities inside the prison system while challenging viewers to consider deeper questions about accountability, dignity, and reform.

Following the screening, a panel discussion brought together leaders and advocates working in justice reform and community outreach. The conversation was moderated by Bridgette Simpson of Barred Business, who guided the dialogue with panelists representing several organizations committed to addressing issues within the justice system.

Panelists included Gerald Griggs of the NAACP, Kimberly Jones of Fork the System, Octavious Holiday of the Positive Outreach Development Society, Kevin Marshall of The Marshall Law Group, LLC, Kathryn Hamoudah of the Southern Center for Human Rights, and Christopher Willars of The Life Unit Inc.

Each panelist offered insight shaped by their work in advocacy, legal reform, and community engagement. Their perspectives highlighted the far-reaching effects incarceration can have on families and communities, while also emphasizing the importance of awareness, accountability, and continued dialogue around the issues presented in the film.

The screening was supported by several organizations dedicated to justice and civic engagement, including One for Justice, Dream.org, Barred Business, the Southern Center for Human Rights, The Life Unit, the Center for Civic Innovation, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and the Free Atlanta Abolition Movement.

The evening also served as a moment of connection for those in attendance, including family members and advocates whose lives have been impacted by the justice system. Through film and conversation, the gathering created space for reflection and for communities to engage with the realities highlighted in the documentary.

As conversations continued after the screening, the event underscored the power of storytelling to bring people together, raise awareness, and encourage deeper consideration of issues that often remain unseen by the public.

As momentum continues to grow around conversations sparked by the documentary, organizers are encouraging community members to take an additional step by supporting efforts aimed at protecting justice-impacted individuals from discrimination.

Advocates are currently inviting the public to sign a virtual petition card supporting the establishment of a statewide Protected Class Ordinance in Georgia, which would help ensure justice-impacted individuals are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and opportunity.

You may find and share the virtual petition here:

Statewide Protected Class

https://www.theprotectedclassnetwork.org/sign-our-petition