About Armani
Armani is a New Orleans native, with deep roots in Mississippi. She is a sociocultural Anthropology PhD student, Africana Studies scholar, cultural food and holistic wellness advocate, plant-based baker, and writer. Experiences within all of these spaces inform her personal/professional research.
Research Interests
Plant-based food economies, Black women's food geographies, Decolonization, Knowledge production, Cultural politics of nutrition, American South
Research Background
Armani's research looks at Black plant-based food economies, Black women's embodied and culinary knowledge production, culinary care work, and the cultural politics of nutrition. In her research, she centers Black women’s lived experiences and wellness expertise in efforts to reclaim their health and reframe food stories surrounding their bodies and food lives. She is most passionate about the cultural preservation and elevation of Black women’s culinary expertise in the American South.
Education
MA, Georgia State University, 2023; BA, Xavier University of Louisiana, 2021