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SUMMARY:Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole 
 Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using
  her platforms\, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackfo
 rager\, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. She peel
 s back historical layers on African American and Indigenous food tradition
 s that have traditionally been repressed and empowers those living in food
  deserts with greater self- sufficiency.\nNelson received the James Beard 
 Award for “Best Social Media” 2022\, was chosen for the Forbes 30 Unde
 r 30 list and as a TikTok Tastemaker\, and was honored as part of Fortune 
 Magazine’s Creator 25 in 2021. Nelson gave a TED Talk in 2022 and in 202
 3 joined the YouTube channel Crash Course to host a 15-episode botany seri
 es.\nAlexis Nikole Nelson will be joined in conversation with Natalie Eva
 ns\, a wild edible foods instructor.\nRegister at: bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikol
 eNelson\nThis event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)\,
  a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.
  ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library\, 
 a department of the Office of Secretary of State\, using funds provided by
  the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services\, under the provisions 
 of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). \nILP is committed to 
 inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations\, please email ill
 inoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
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