Seasons & Episodes
Our Roots
The hunt for African American food's roots goes to Benin, where okra and yam rule the market and pre-enslavement fish an
The Rice Kingdom
In the Carolinas, Stephen looks at the human cost of rice and goes whole hog with Gullah chef BJ Dennis and those preser
Our Founding Chefs
From mac and cheese to Virginia ham: Jefferson's and Washington's renowned enslaved chefs James Hemings and Hercules lef
Freedom
Barbecued brisket meets Senegalese lamb and a Juneteenth feast as Stephen heads to Texas to ride with Black cowboys and
Food for the Journey
From black-eyed peas to gumbo, African ingredients define New Orleans' signature dishes. Up north, the Great Migration i
The Black Mecca
In Harlem, chef Charles Gabriel shares the secret to his pan-fried chicken and other trailblazers tell stories of their
The Defiance
Stephen meets former student activists in Atlanta and honors the legacy of the chefs and bakers who fueled and funded th
Feeding the Culture
A Black Panther reflects on the pivotal free breakfast program. Luminaries gather for a special dinner and layered conve