Episode 05: Black Lives Matter

Listen to this episode from Cutting Chai on Spotify. In the fifth episode of Cutting Chai, we take the first half of our time with you to reflect on the police killing of George Floyd, institutionalized racism and what actions you can take to make a difference.

As the nations reels from the police killing of George Floyd and reckons with institutional racism, many of us are thinking of what we can do.

Check out a few ways below that you can get involved:

• Support racial justice and equality programs

  • Act Blue

  • Black Lives Matter Network

  • COVID-19 Mutual Aid Network

  • Equal Justice Initiative

  • National Bail Fund Network

• Support Black-owned businesses

  • Beauty brands, bookstores, clothing and accessories, food and drink, fitness, home décor, and gift shops and beyond

  • Restaurants

• Educate yourself and have those difficult conversations

  • Books

  • Movies

  • Podcasts

  • Other general resources

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Here’s how you can make the Mango Basil Ice Cream as featured in the fifth episode!

The following makes 6 servings:

• 3-4 cups frozen mango chunks

• 1 14-oz can of full-fat coconut milk

• 1/4 maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

1. In a blender or food processor, add frozen mango, coconut milk, and maple syrup.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Add in the chopped basil and give the blender a few more quick pulses to get a thick, creamy consistency.

4. Eat the ice cream right away or pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours for future use.

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