According to a press release reported by
Eater, the docu-series, adapted from a book of the same name by highly renowned author Dr. Jessica B Harris, is described as âpart culinary show, part travelogue.â The show will be hosted by Whetstone Magazine and media company founder Stephen Satterfield.Â
As described in the press release, Satterfield âembarks on a vibrant and powerful culinary journey alongside chefs, historians, and activists that celebrate the courage, artistry, and resourcefulness of the African American people.âÂ
Typically, shows gloss over the connections of racism and slavery to African American cuisine in favor of attracting viewers with feel-good stories for ratings. This show, however, unapologetically approaches those topics head-on by examining the influence of racial disparity, classism, and labor relations in food culture. At the end of the series, viewers will have a deeper understanding of âAmericaâs deep-rooted
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