http://firstwefeast.com/eat/how-black-chefs-paved-the-way-for-american-cuisine/
Enjoy this recent piece published on First We Feast. A note: Why no Edna Lewis? Edna was better known for her cookbooks, recipes and philosophical gifts. She did stints as a chef, but that was ultimately not her true claim to fame and she left the kitchen often in her life to pursue other endeavors. I have written quite a bit about Edna Lewis and celebrate her legacy every single day, but as a day to day chef, I believe these individuals are better placed in this particular list.
Afroculinaria 
It is pleased to be delicious 🙂
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