ABCL – Association of Black Citizens of Lexington
Description: An annual series of free public lectures in Lexington, Massachusetts
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November 18, 2023
Chef, entrepreneur, and activist, Irene Li, is a dynamic leader on the Boston food scene who has devoted her career to sustainability, financial literacy, and workforce equity in the restaurant industry. At her dumpling factory, café, and classroom, Mei Mei, her team crafts dumplings using ethically sourced ingredients, combining them in delicious new ways. With her latest venture, Prepshift, she also coaches fellow business owners to thrive sustainably and equitably. Ms. Li will discuss how she has forged
Irene Li received the 2022 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award for her efforts to address food insecurity and support independent restaurants. She is the co-author with her siblings of Perfectly Good Food: A Totally Achievable Zero Waste Approach to Home Cooking and Double Awesome Chinese Food .
ABCL – Association of Black Citizens of Lexington