Soul food is often typified by limited examples. Images of greasy, deep-fried chicken, buttery dishes and fatty pork are often solely associated with the cuisine. Yet, historians, chefs and authors know these dishes are a snippet of a vast and diverse cuisine that reflects different regions, religious groups and communities.
"As books get banned in classrooms, many of them by Black authors, it’s time to push Black writers to the forefront," writes contributor Christian Burno.