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đź’Ş Joy Harjo: Poetic Visionary and Cultural Champion

PLUS: An Air-Fryer Potato Cakes Recipe

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Live Well Now
December 13, 2023

Welcome To The Most Read Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Ella Baker

đź’Ş Motivation: Joy Harjo: Poetic Visionary and Cultural Champion

🍎 The Health Corner: Air-Fryer Potato Cakes 

PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

December 13, 1903: Ella Baker was born.

Ella Baker, organizer, tried to develop local leaders for civil rights campaigns but found male leaders in the NAACP quite unwilling to delegate power, helped lead the Southern Christian Leadership Conference until Dr. King took over, and worked with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.

đź’Ş Joy Harjo: Poetic Visionary and Cultural Champion

Joy Harjo, a revered performer and writer, assumed the role of the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States at age 68, serving three impactful terms from 2019 to 2022.

During her tenure, Harjo initiated the innovative project "Living Nations, Living Words." This digital mapping endeavor celebrated contemporary Native poets, emphasizing the significance of place. Now archived in the Library of Congress, it immortalizes Indigenous voices for posterity.

Harjo's literary prowess earned her the Leadership Award from the Academy of American Poets, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle in 2022, and Yale's esteemed 2023 Bollingen Prize for American Poetry.

In 2022, Harjo showcased her versatility by releasing a book of prose, a poetry collection, and a captivating children's book. She also contributed to "We Are America," an experimental anthem fusing sounds from diverse corners of the country.

While rooted in poetry, Harjo's diverse pursuits—from screenwriting to teaching and performing with the saxophone—underscore her multifaceted creative journey.

Joy Harjo's enduring legacy as an advocate for Native voices and her boundless artistic exploration serves as an inspiration, transcending artistic boundaries and fostering cultural appreciation. I hope today’s newsletter inspires you as much as it inspires me.

Until tomorrow,

Gabby, Live Well Now Team

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You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.”

- Shonda Rhimes

AIR-FRYER POTATO CAKES

đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Vegetarian

You Will Need:

1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 large egg

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

½ teaspoon salt

Cooking spray

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; set aside to cool for 15 minutes.

2. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Add egg, butter and salt; mix well. Form 1/4-cup portions of the mixture into 3-inch-diameter cakes. Place the cakes on a baking sheet or tray and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

3. Transfer the potato cakes to the basket of an air fryer; coat with cooking spray. Cook at 400℉, flipping once, until golden brown and edges are crisp, 12 to 16 minutes. Top as desired.

Cook Time: 100mins | Servings: 4

Calories: 415 cals | 15g Protein | 67g Carbs | 17g Fat

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This week, we will be gifting a Relaxing Spa Kit. To qualify, all you need to do is be a dedicated reader of our newsletter. It’s as simple as that! The lucky winner of this week’s prize will be announced and contacted on Friday.

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Live Well Now Team

Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020