How eating greens became a holiday tradition for many African-American families

Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.
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A brief look at Black American history told through 10 food traditions

Visit any region of the United States, and you'll find Black American cuisine with historic and multinational roots. Some dishes are so indelible to American culture that the contributions of African ...
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African-American Food History

Jessica B. Harris is the author of eleven cookbooks documenting the foods and foodways of the African Diaspora. She was recently inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who of Food and ...
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Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market highlights African American foods

Traditional African American foods were on full display at a farmers' market in Milwaukee on Saturday. The soul food highlighted Black history. In addition to the fresh food for sale, a chef also ...