Blackism or Foodism?: A Growing American Dilemma - Part 1

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

Historical Evolution of African American Food from the Founding of America to the Present was presented on Thursday, September 17.

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Register for upcoming sessions:
Thursday, September 24, 10am – Food as an Obstruction to Justice for African Americans (Presentation)
Thursday, October 1, 10am – Uncle Sam as Chef Sam: the Unhealthy Politics of the South (Presentation and Discussion)

Blackism or Foodism?: A Growing American Dilemma – Part 1