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Saturday, May 31st
1655 E 95th St, Chicago
12 - 4PM
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Thursday, June 5th
370 N Desplaines St, Chicago
4 - 7PM
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Saturday, June 7th
6014 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago
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Saturday, June 14th
87 W 87th St, Chicago
12 - 4PM
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Saturday, June 21st
17705 Halsted St, Homewood
12 - 4PM
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This Celebration Includes

Sampling from 30+ Local Minority Owned brands
Live Music
Special Savings & Prizes
Kids Activities and More!

Special Guests

Carolyn Whitfield

Vocalist
Performing:
May 31st

Linard Stroud

Jazz Band Drummer
Performing:
June 7th

Will Howard

Jazz Band Bassist
Performing:
June 14th

Art T Burton

Jazz Band Congo Drummer
Performing:
June 21st

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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 featured at our events!

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At our 26th annual Black History Month celebration, shoppers enjoyed live music, giveaways, coupons and product highlights from many of the amazing minority-owned brands carried on Jewel-Osco's shelves! Check out the sights and sounds from 2025's Black History Month celebration!

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Live Music is at each event

Samples of local, minority-owned brands are all throughout the store

Special savings are at each event

Radio personalities like The Real Ramonski Luv make special appearances and interacts with shoppers

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Featured Recipes

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  • Body Flex Bowl | Grilled Pork Tenderloin
  • Good Vibes Bowl
  • Quick Cheese Grits
  • Pork Chops Al Pastor with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
Body Flex Bowl | Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Body Flex Bowl | Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of adobo seasoning
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 red onion, quartered with root intact for grilling
  • 1 green & red pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 sweet potato, skin removed and sliced thick
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for grilling
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup avocado oil, plus more for the grill
Directions
  • Season pork tenderloin with seasoning salt, pepper and adobo seasoning.
  • Set grill to medium high heat at 375-400 degrees F. Place the Pork Tenderloin over direct heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side. Then move the Pork Tenderloin to indirect heat until internal temp reaches 145 degrees F. Allow a three-minute rest.
  • Grilled Veggies: Season all veggies with salt, pepper & a little EVOO.
  • Add all red onion & peppers to direct heat to get a good char on them for about 5 minutes depending on how hot your grill gets. Cook veggies over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Add sweet potatoes to grill and cook over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side to get a good char then transfer to indirect (low) heat to continue cooking for 2 minutes.
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Good Vibes Bowl

Good Vibes Bowl

Ingredients
  • 1lb pork tenderloin
  • 1-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (Salt-free cajun seasoning is recommended to control the salt intake)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO
  • Green cabbage, shredded
  • 1-2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO
  • A splash of water
  • Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
  • Combine cajun seasoning, EVOO, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Slather on the marinade onto the pork tenderloin and let marinate for at least 24 hours.
  • Bring pork tenderloin to room temperature, at least one hour.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • On medium-high heat, drizzle EVOO in an oven safe pan like a cast iron, sear pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes each side. The goal is not to fully cook the pork at this stage, just get a good sear on it.
  • Place in oven and cook until 145 degrees internal, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes so juices can redistribute throughout.
  • In a separate non stick pan on medium heat, add EVOO to the pan, add cabbage, and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Let cabbage sautee and whittle it down, about 3 minutes. Add adobo seasoning and toss together.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Quick Cheese Grits

Quick Cheese Grits

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup(s) Quaker® Quick Grits - Original
  • 2 Cup(s) Water
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Dash(s) of garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Top with chopped scallions and/or 1 tsp butter, if desired
Directions
  • Bring water to a boil; slowly stir in grits; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cheese and garlic powder.
  • Continue cooking 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted.
  • Add salt to taste; sprinkle with paprika.
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Pork Chops Al Pastor with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Pork Chops Al Pastor with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients
  • 4 each, 2-inch boneless pork chops
  • 1 pkt. La Preferida Organic Al Pastor Seasoning
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Empty out Al Pastor seasoning on a large plate and use it to evenly coat pork chops. Bake for 25 minutes, check that it is cooked through. Let meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing. It will prevent it from losing its natural juices.
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