About GFDI
The Global Food and Drink Initiative (GFDI) is a multimedia nonprofit dedicated to telling stories that share and preserve the history and culture of the African diaspora.
Expanding the impact that started with our flagship publication, Cuisine Noir, GFDI is expanding important narratives during a time when authenticity and a celebration of one’s roots and diverse culture matter more than ever.
What We do
Serving Communities
A great story is rooted in the communities in which we live and work and making sure it is told for generations to follow is at the heart of what we do.
GFDI is also a connector of communities serving as a resource for information, education and health and well-being programming.
Supporting Small Businesses
We’ve always been a champion for Black entrepreneurs and small business owners trailblazing their own paths and sharing their passion with others in the process.
No matter where you are in your business, we’ll be right there with important programs and resources to help you tell your story, build a legacy business and create generational wealth.
Supporting Our Work
The Global Food and Drink Initiative is the only nonprofit organization committed to amplifying the narratives and voices of people of African descent in food, drink and travel. Through the support of our donors, GFDI is able to connect the world through important stories as told through Cuisine Noir Magazine as well as create impactful content, programming and events.
The Global Food and Drink Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3). All donations are 100% tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The Latest on Our Blog
The Global Food and Drink Initiative is Awarded 501c3 Tax-Exempt Status
After more than ten months, The Global Food and Drink Initiative is excited to announce that it was awarded its 501c3 federal income tax exemption
Cuisine Noir Magazine Returns to Print Under The Global Food and Drink Initiative
The Global Food and Drink Initiative welcomes is first board of directors and advisory to the new multimedia nonprofit launched in December 2020.
Welcome to the Launch of The Global Food and Drink Initiative
Publisher V. Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir, the country’s first Black digital and print culinary lifestyle publication, expands important cultural narratives past the pages with new media nonprofit.