Black etc podcast

<p>The guest for this episode is Charla L. Draper, Chicago food writer/consultant and former food editor of <em>Ebony</em> &amp; <em>Southern Living</em>. I talk to Ms. Draper about her early Black food writing influences as well as trends in Black and soul food over time. In addition, we discuss the recipe development, testing, and curation efforts she led in the Ebony Test Kitchen and her general role as food editor the publication. Finally, we speak about her motivation to create National Soul Food Month, the annual June soul food celebration that marks its 25th anniversary this year.</p><p>Charla Draper's Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/charlaldraper/">@charlaldraper</a></p><p>Her food marketing company: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://itsfoodbiz.net">itsfoodbiz.net</a></p><p>National Soul Food Month site: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nationalsoulfoodmonth.com">nationalsoulfoodmonth.com</a></p><p>Full episode notes: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blacketcpod.com/episodes/004-psyche-williams-forson">blacketcpod.com/episodes/011-charla-draper</a></p>

<p>My guest for this episode is Dr. Aneeka Ayanna Henderson, Associate Professor in the Sexuality, Women’s and Gender Studies Department at Amherst College. Dr Henderson and I discuss the historical, political, and cultural context of Black marriage in the U.S. primarily through the lens of Black American popular culture. We focus heavily on her first book, <em>Veil &amp; Vow</em>, in which she critically analyzes how the popular fiction of Black women writers like Terry McMillan and Sister Souljah, Black films, and popular music frame the concept of marriage in the late '90s &amp; early 2000s.</p><p>We also talk about marriage in more contemporary pop culture, including the Black Housewives reality TV shows and Black social media gender discourse.</p><p>Her book: <em>Veil and Vow: Marriage Matters in Contemporary African American Culture</em>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://uncpress.org/9781469651767/veil-and-vow/">uncpress.org/9781469651767/veil-and-vow/</a></p><p>Dr. Henderson's Amherst faculty page: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amherst.edu/people/facstaff/ahenderson">amherst.edu/people/facstaff/ahenderson</a></p><p>Full episode notes: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blacketcpod.com/episodes/004-psyche-williams-forson">blacketcpod.com/episodes/010-aneeka-henderson</a></p>

<p>In this episode, I speak with siblings Alima Wheeler-Trapp and Ali J. Wheeler of the arts organization and archive <strong>The Black Canon</strong>, which is committed to preserving and promoting African American literary, performing, visual and media arts. We spoke about the extensive collection of film, music, theatre, and print items that their father, James E. Wheeler amassed over several years as well as what it takes to share that collection with the world.</p><p>The Black Canon (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://black-canon.com">black-canon.com</a>)</p><p>Full show notes here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blacketcpod.com/episodes/008-chef-harper">blacketcpod.com/episodes/009-black-canon-wheeler</a></p>

<p>My guest for this episode is Chef Rahman "Rock" Harper, who is a chef, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and food media personality based in the Washington, D.C. area. We explore the differences between home cooked vs restaurant soul food, the need for Black Americans to reclaim soul food in the commercial space, and the pros and cons of mainstream and social media with respect to soul food.</p><ul><li>Chef Rock Harper's website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.chefrockharper.com/">chefrockharper.com</a></li><li>on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rockharper/?hl=en">Instagram </a>&amp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/rockharper/">Facebook</a>, Chef Harper is @rockharper</li><li>Chef Harper's book: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Things-Parents-Should-Healthy-Cooking-ebook/dp/B076KZ8SS1?ref_=ast_author_dp&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1"><strong><em>44 Things Parents Should Know About Healthy Cooking for Kids</em></strong></a></li><li><strong>Queen Mother’s Kitchen</strong> in Crystal City, VA: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.queenmothercooks.com/">queenmothercooks.com</a></li><li><strong>Hush Harbor </strong>in Washingson, D.C.:<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hushharbor.co/">hushharbor.co</a></li></ul><p>Full show notes here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blacketcpod.com/episodes/008-chef-harper">blacketcpod.com/episodes/008-rock-harper</a></p>

<p>The guest for this episode is Sheree Williams. She is Publisher &amp; Owner of <em>Cuisine Noir</em> Magazine as well as Executive Director of the nonprofit The Global Food &amp; Drink Initiative. She is also, among other things, a journalist, consultant, and a photographer.</p><p>We discuss how she acquired and expanded <em>Cuisine Noir</em>, the impact of Black food, wine, and travel storytelling, and the changing social and political landscape with respect to Black representation in media.</p><p><em>V Sheree Creative Enterprises: </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://vsheree.com">vsheree.com</a></p><p><em>Cuisine Noir </em>Magazine: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cuisinenoir.com">cuisinenoir.com</a></p><p>Global Food &amp; Drink Initiative: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://globalforgood.org">globalforgood.org</a></p><p>On social media, Sheree Williams can be found at @cuisinenoir_ and @globalfoodanddrink</p><p>Full show notes here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blacketcpod.com/episodes/007-sheree-williams">blacketcpod.com/episodes/007-sheree-williams</a></p>