We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives

We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives by Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, with Michael Carter and David Joachim, is an inspiring cookbook that combines award-winning Philadelphia-style pizza recipes with the remarkable story of Down North Pizza, the pioneering restaurant dedicated to creating career opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals. Featuring 65 recipes for signature Detroit-style-inspired square pies, wings, fries, shakes, and other comfort food favorites, the book showcases the bold flavors that have made Down North a culinary destination while highlighting the restaurant's mission of second chances, workforce development, and community empowerment. Interwoven with powerful employee stories, historical context on incarceration, and vibrant photography of Philadelphia, We the Pizza is both a celebration of exceptional food and a testament to the transformative power of hospitality, entrepreneurship, and social impact.