The Role of Food in African American Storytelling and Community

Food has never been simply about sustenance in African American life. It’s a metaphor for culture, history, and strength. Through food, African Americans have transmitted stories, kept traditions alive, and created communities. From slavery times to the Great Migration and into the present day, sharing a meal has created a physical and figurative space for connection, healing, and celebration.

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