I recently presented on presidential Thanksgivings to a continuing education group called “Denver Eclectics.” After my talk, a Memphis native named Lili Hilton was so impressed that she invited me to have dinner with her family the day after Thanksgiving. After I arrived, we immediately got to talking about food. Lili pulled out her grandmother’s […]
Thanksgiving 2017
Here’s a roundup of my 2017 Thanksgiving celebration. I reached to my cousins for a get together. Our mothers have died in the past few years, and I thought it would be good for us to reconnect. Take a look at a pictorial diary of the meal.
Can Jackson Soul Food Play an “Inside-Outside” Game in Miami?
I’ve eaten in soul food restaurants all across the country. It’s unusual to find a soul food restaurant outside of a predominately black neighborhood, or a part of town where African Americans work. Jackson Soul Food aims to be the exception to the rule. Jackson Soul Food is an old-school joint that’s operated in Miami […]
I’m Thankful for Publix Showing What’s Possible
Though some progress is being made, it’s still uncommon for commercial retailers in the U.S. with a predominantly white clientele to showcase African Americans in their advertising. I love this Thanksgiving commercial from Publix (a retail grocery chain) for several reasons…