Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Sometimes, opportunity comes from barriers knocked down. The New Orleans-based nonprofit Turning Tables stands tall as a remarkable battering ram on this front. Launched in 2019 by New York City native Touré Folkes, the organization’s mix of drinks education and bar training creates clear pathways for Black and brown individuals to develop acumen and attain opportunity at different stages of their hospitality careers. The program’s design also provides...
