High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

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Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield breaks bread with cooks and scholars while exploring Black cuisine's history and flavorful contributions to America.

Documentary

1Wed, Nov 22, 2023

Food for the Journey

From black-eyed peas to gumbo, African ingredients define New Orleans' signature dishes. Up north, the Great Migration inspires Chicago's culinary style.

2Wed, Nov 22, 2023

The Black Mecca

In Harlem, chef Charles Gabriel shares the secret to his pan-fried chicken and other trailblazers tell stories of their ancestors' connections to food.

3Wed, Nov 22, 2023

The Defiance

Stephen meets former student activists in Atlanta and honors the legacy of the chefs and bakers who fueled and funded the Civil Rights Movement.

4Wed, Nov 22, 2023

Feeding the Culture

A Black Panther reflects on the pivotal free breakfast program. Luminaries gather for a special dinner and layered conversation about race and food.