A long way from the block
A long way from the block
Anthony Thomas
Ep. 99- "I started this to heal myself"—my conversation with Azikiwee Anderson
50 minutes Posted Jun 19, 2024 at 7:00 am.
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Azikiwee Anderson founded his San Francisco bakery, Rize Up, as a way to heal. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Anderson began channeling his feelings one loaf at a time in his home kitchen; from there he became a household name in the city’s sourdough movement. In this episode, we discuss his humble beginnings, his mother’s profound influence, his logo, and the power of imagery. “Z,” as his staff calls him, freely shares his determination to make a difference. If he can inspire black ba...