LaNicia Duke
LaNicia Duke | |
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| Born | Greater Los Angeles, California |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Community-focused, rural advocacy |
Current restaurant
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Awards won
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| Occupations | Chef, Activist, Politician |
| Known for | Black Rural Network; 2026 Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate |
LaNicia Duke is an American chef and activist. She is the founder of Humble Beginnings.[1] She has worked for Community Action Resource Enterprises.[2] Duke announced her candidacy for governor of Oregon in 2026.[3]
She was raised in Greater Los Angeles.[4] She lived in Ogden, Utah in 2020,[5] and Tillamook County, Oregon, in 2021.[6][7]
She received an Oregon Women of Achievement award in 2023.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "LaNicia Duke is Building a Rural Network of Love and Empowerment". Tillamook County Pioneer. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "LaNicia Duke joins CARE, Inc. as deputy director". Tillamook Headlight-Herald. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "LaNicia Duke Announces Candidacy for Governor of Oregon". Tillamook County Pioneer. 2026-01-09. Archived from the original on 2026-01-13. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "Turn Up Your Voice: Taking Action for Community Change | Portland State University". www.pdx.edu. 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ O’CONNELL, JOHN (2020-07-13). "Activist hosting race seminars after troubling encounter in Lava Hot Springs". Idaho State Journal. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Watson, Adilia (2021-07-21). "Pacific Northwest Sees Establishment of the Black Rural Network". The Daily Yonder. Archived from the original on 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "A new Oregon law will soon protect Black people against discrimination for their hairstyles". opb. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office : Women of Achievement Awards : Oregon Commission for Women (OCFW) : State of Oregon". www.oregon.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
