Falling into the category of reminders that nobody asked for or needed, NBC’s “Today” had Rachel Dolezal on as a guest Tuesday (April 12) to commemorate the one-year anniversary since she took the media by storm. In 2015, the Internet ripped the white woman apart after she claimed that she identified “as black,” and was caught lying about being born African-American.
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“I’m still me. Nothing has changed,” Dolezal says, thus proving her appearance on national TV is taking away from one of America’s more important celebrations on Tuesday (April 12), National Grilled Cheese Day.
This is supposed to be a day in which people reflect on the the beauty of the melted, ooey-gooey, butter and cheese sandwich. A deliciously simple food concoction that reminds adults of their childhood, but which one still happily eats as a grown-up.
Instead, the name Rachel Dolezal is trending on Twitter. Why? The former Spokane, Wash. NAACP leader says that she is “looking forward to getting back into racial and social justice work,” and will be penning a memoir of her personal experiences dealing with racial identity.
Pretty sure everyone would rather read this book instead.
There are so many brilliant ways to make a grilled cheese! Let’s shift out focus to this delectable, easy-to-make meal that stands the test of time. With so many variations of bread options, and the numerous kinds of cheese, it’s hard to get sick of this sandwich. You can even take things to the next level by making it with macaroni and cheese!
Instead of trying to figure out what Dolezal meant by saying, “Race didn’t create racism, but racism created race,” instead think about what kind of grilled cheese sandwich you want to make today.
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Will you dip it in a hot bowl tomato soup? Perhaps, get a little fancy and add some prosciutto and artichoke hearts between the slices of bread? Sliced pears and roasted turkey make surprisingly great additions. Make a healthy version by using whole wheat bread, low-fat cheese and a slew of vegetables, or add mozzarella and pepperoni for pizza version. The options are endless!
Don’t let Rachel Dolezal ruin April 12. Today is National Grilled Cheese Day and no American should forget to celebrate this important sandwich. A grilled cheese is comfort food, it’s a balance of protein and carbs, and it makes the kitchen smell like the delicious scent of fried butter. It tastes like childhood and feels like love.
