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History & Exploration
Meet Hercules Posey, George Washington’s Unsung Black Chef
Carla Hall, Marcus Samuelsson, Robert W. Lee - These are the names of only three of Am…
Food & Beverages
The History of Chicken and Waffles
There is a wide variety of breakfast foods that many Americans enjoy, but one that s…
Food & Beverages
Was Aunt Jemima a Real Person? Yes, She Was!
The woman we know as Aunt Jemima is in fact a real person, but her real name was actu…
Food & Beverages
The Potato Chip Was Invented by a Black Man Named George Crum
There are a few stories about the invention of the potato chip, but the most reliab…
Health & Science
Did Colonel Sanders Steal His KFC Recipe From a Black Woman Named Miss Childress?
For decades, there has been an ongoing controversial discussion about the origins o…
Food & Beverages
George Washington Carver Did Not Invent Peanut Butter -- But He Did Invent 300 Ways to Use Peanuts (and Sweet Potatoes)!
George Washington Carver was a scientist, an accomplished pianist, and a world reno…
Food & Beverages
The Recipe For Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Was Actually Invented By a Black Man — A Former Slave!
Jack Daniel’s is a very popular whiskey and alcoholic beverage that people all arou…
