Stirring history: The plates and legacy of Black holiday food

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In this episode of Dialogue, host Kennedy Vincent explores the cultural ties connected to holiday meals for Black families. From the West Indies to Illinois, hear from experts on how these traditions have lasted. No matter where the dinner table is set, the history behind each recipe is just a bite away.

GUESTS: 

Adrian E. Miller

  • Culinary historian
  • Soul Food Scholar 
  • Lawyer
  • Author 

Debra Freeman 

  • Food anthropologist 
  • Executive producer and host of “Finding Edna Lewis” documentary
  • Cultural commentator, creator and podcast host of  “Setting the Table” 

Gayle Starks

  • Owner of Neil St. Blues 
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Penny Bradford

Patricia "Penny" Bradford is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in public relations at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. She is a producer for Dialogue and a native of the Champaign-Urbana area.