MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 7, 2025
Media Contact:
Christine Cox, Director
christine@villagesquare.us
What: Local Color Series Re-launch
Who: The Village Square
When: Monday, July 14, 2025, 6-8 pm
Where: Amicus Brewing Ventures, 717 S. Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Website: tlh.villagesquare.us
Event Page: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/series/local-color
If You Go: Register in advance; space is limited. No cost to attend; donations are always welcome.
THE VILLAGE SQUARE BRINGS BACK LOCAL COLOR SERIES
with generous support from the Knight Foundation and Community Foundation of North Florida
(TALLAHASSEE, FL) – July 7, 2025 – Local Color is back! The Village Square invites you to a captivating three-part series celebrating food as it relates to Black culture and the Black experience with an emphasis on the unifying powers of food and shared meals. Join us for the series re-launch program Monday, July 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Amicus Brewing Ventures, 717 S. Gadsden St, Tallahassee.
The Village Square’s very first program series was built on the notion that when you “break bread” with others, it matters less where you fall on the political spectrum or whether you support or oppose an issue and more about connecting with your fellow table mates on a human level. People are hard to hate close up – and even harder to hate after sharing a delicious meal together full of lively and engaging conversation.
The three unique programs will be held July 14, August 11, and September 8. First up on July 14, we’re featuring the fascinating story of Chef Yolonda Bowman, founder and owner of private catering company Blackberry Mimosa specializing in elevated Southern cuisine. Yolonda will share with us how her upbringing in Valdosta, GA combined with her personal exploration and discoveries into adulthood led her to a passion for cooking with heart and soul.
The conversation will be facilitated by The Village Square Board of Directors’ very own Linda Bond Edwards, and joined by two impressive community leaders: Jeanne’ Freeman and Shamarial Roberson. This is sure to be an inspiring, educational, and mind-opening evening that you won’t want to miss!
Join us at 6:00 p.m. for light snacks on us, plus a cash bar featuring Amicus’ variety of beverage options available for purchase. The program will run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free to attend, but space is limited, so please register to reserve your seat at tlh.villagesquare.us.
About The Village Square: Founded 18 years ago in Tallahassee, The Village Square is building the town hall of the 21st century across societal divisions that are tearing communities apart. The Village Square is led by a politically and racially diverse group of community leaders devoted to building civic trust between people who don’t look or think alike.
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