Cuisines of Africa and the African Diaspora Lecture Series

I started Black Culinary History in 2008 to do my part in preserving and paying homage to our collective Black culinary heritage and to directly challenge the pervasive and misguided narratives that exclude media coverage of Black chefs. Through storytelling, preservation, and archiving I hope that this site becomes a living history lesson for generations to come.

We are proud to introduce you to our Mentors for the 2021/2022 Edna Lewis Foundation Scholarship program. This is an exciting group of industry professionals who will provide invaluable assistance and guidance while navigating your career in storytelling, culinary and agriculture.

OUR MISSION IS:
to build community by creating safer spaces to gather;
to foster leadership and champion the equitable advancement of all people through connection, mentorship, and resource sharing;
to empower our members by providing tools, training, advocacy, and support; and
to develop solutions and provide policies that set new standards for equity, accountability, and transparency in the industry.