Blackism or Foodism?: A Growing American Dilemma - Part 3

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In the three-part series “Blackism or Foodism?: A Growing American Dilemma,” Chef Njathi Kabui explores race, food, and politics.

Chef Sam as Uncle Sam: The Unhealthy Politics of the South was presented on Thursday, October 1.

Listen

Listen to the first two sessions:

Historical Evolution of African American Food from the Founding of America to the Present

Food as an Obstruction to Justice for African Americans

Blackism or Foodism?: A Growing American Dilemma – Part 3