Cleora Butler (1901-1985) reclaimed what it meant to be an African American cook. Her food and her story embody her belief that...
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Clara Brown (1800-1885) was known as the “Angel of the Rockies”. As one of the first Black women to settle in Colorado, she...
Tastemakers: B. Smith
B. Smith (1949-2020) built a food and lifestyle empire. She launched restaurants, wrote cookbooks, had a line of household...
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Abby Fisher (1831-1913) was one of the first Black American women to publish a cookbook. Her preserves, stews, cakes, and folk...
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In 1909, the Mayor of Tokyo sent a gift of 2,000 prized cherry trees to Washington, D.C. But the iconic blossoms enjoyed each...
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Ruby Hurley (1909-1980) was a pioneer of Black feminist activism. She played a key role in winning rights for African Americans...
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