their culture they re proud about. they call it the mighty mississippi for a reason. i think that goes beyond the current. it s about the impact this river has had on what we become as a nation and what we decide to become as a nation. i m carlton mccoy, raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i m a nomad, driven to move in and out of different cultures, different worlds. to celebrate diversity by embracing what makes us both unique and the same. after all, we carry our travels with us to our next destination. that s what life is all about. let s do this. i grew up in washington, d.c., raised by my grandmother who is from virginia. so i always felt i had one foot in the south. but as a young child, i was taught to fear the south a little bit because of the deep scars of our family s past. it s very easy for someone who was raised in the black community to come here and feel very negative thoughts abou
operates. the concept of southern hospitality still exists here. no matter what color you are, what political party, there is a warmth here where people want you to come in. they want to show you a part of their culture they re proud about. they call it the mighty mississippi for a reason. i think that goes beyond the current. it s about the impact this river has had on what we become as a nation and what we decide to become as a nation. i m carlton mccoy, raised in inner city d.c., educated in kitchens around the globe. these days i make a living as a master sommelier. i m a nomad, driven to move in and out of different cultures, different worlds. to celebrate diversity by embracing what makes us both unique and the same. after all, we carry our travels with us to our next destination. that s what life is all about. let s do this. i grew up in washington, d.c., raised by my grandmother who is from virginia. so i always felt i had one foot in the south. but as a young child,
so of course a little caviar. an acquired taste that i have undoubtedly acquired over the years. he skipped the fancy-assed bellini, with potato chips. i m glad you do it with something socially acceptable. guys, this scarlett on the. hi, carlton. hi, guys. his impression is impressive. in addition to preserving multiple buildings throughout the natchez areas, they also convinced hollywood studios to let them make their movies in mississippi. it s a culmination of work bringing attention to the state they love. when we came here and started to do what we do together, make movies, all of that economy you bring in and jobs has an impact on this community. suddenly was oh, wait, quo we don t need to be in new york and l.a. we can actually be here and have an impact in a way that spiritually resonates. so what was sort of the driving force behind? you could have filmed these stories anywhere. what happened was i fled mississippi like anybody in a small town thinking you ve
bellini, with potato chips. i m glad you do it with something socially acceptable. guys, this is carlton. hi, carlton. hi, guys. his impression is impressive. in addition to preserving multiple buildings throughout the natchez areas, they also convinced hollywood studios to let them make their movies in mississippi. it s a culmination of work bringing attention to the state they love. when we came here and started to do what we do together, make movies, all of that economy you bring in and jobs has an impact on this community. suddenly was oh, wait, quo we don t need to be in new york and l.a. we can actually be here and have an impact in a way that spiritually resonates. so what was sort of the driving force behind? you could have filmed these movies anywhere. what happened was i fled mississippi like anybody in a small town thinking you ve got to go chase big lights, big dreams. yeah. and i went to lived in new york and l.a.