The early heat of spring crept under a shaded pavilion in Fairburn as throngs of people danced to upbeat music. They were closing out a weekend of wedding celebrations following Liberian traditions.
Mildred Taylor took the mic to emcee her sister–in-law’s wedding cookout.
“Husband and wife! We’re hungry, but we can’t eat without you.” Mildred beckoned to the newlywed couple to grab food from tables laden with platters of spicy fish stew, collards, fufu, pork, vegan greens and ginger shots.
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