11th annual
National Black Food Month
The award-winning wines of Theopolis Vineyards, which won the Gold Medal in the 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, are an example of the impact of the $6 billion African-American food industry. Ā We call it “freedom food” because Black food businesses have literally funded our passage into freedom since the 1500s in the United States, Caribbean and Latin America. Each March since 2006, we’ve chosen March to extend 31 Ways 31 Days from National Black Business Month in August during the period of basketball tournments which are the traditional social extravaganza and the Easter holiday when families fesst. Ā The concept is simple, Visit at least one Black food business each day during March. Ā We provide suggestions for 75 cities in our book Say Grace and Wipe Yo’ Hands: BlackRestaurant.NETGuide to America’s Black Restaurants
Going SuperSize
Nicholas Perkins buys Fuddruckers
The high end burgers of Fuddruckers are now the nationwide domain of 40-year-old Nicholas Perkins, who has plans to add hundreds of new franchises. He’s the first African-American to own a nationwide hamburger chain, providing options for economic development that transforms neighborhoods. Perkins began by offering food services at HBCUs. His hero is A.G.Gaston, and accordingly his company is Black Titan Investments
Red Bay Coffee--Africa to Oakland
Making Coffee Work for Black Folks
Keba Konte has turned a hobby into the largest Black-owned manufacturer in Oakland with Red Bay Coffee, creating a model for Black food as a job creator that stabilizes neighborhoods. Konte is shpping directly from African growers, boosting economies on both continents.
Harold's Chicken Shack across the Midwest
The bird that flew to the White House
Kristen Pierce is the second generation to tantalize legions of Chicago and Midwest chicken lovers who included a young Barack Obama. Ā Harold’s Chicken Shack has been around longer than any of the major national chains-70 years.
Black Cuisine Festival
Barbecue Boulevard
The History of Freedom Food
The Black Chef Who Saved Washington and Hosted the first Offices of the Federal Government
The heart of Chocolate City
Ben's Chil Bowl
New channel features Black ehefs
CleoTV brings the heat
It is a refreshing break for African-Americans to see the normalcy and creativity of Black life expressed through the kitchen.

M2 launches in Oakland




Atlanta Freedom Food Finder
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Daddyz
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Paschals Atlanta
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Mango's Caribbean Atlanta
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Bougaloos Atlanta
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Mojo's Motown Eatery Atlanta
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Walter's Express Soul Food Cafe
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LePetit-Marche
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Patchwork City Farms
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Swanson Family Farms
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Truly Living Well
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Beautiful Restaurant Atlanta
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Golden Krust Atlanta
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Collard Greens Festival
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SCLC headquarters
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Gourmet Services