Hungry for Answers

I just discovered this program this morning. Unfortunately, it didn't receive the promotional support that so many, less informative shows receive.

Thank you, Caroline Randall Williams.

Folks have built their success off the backs and minds of Black ingenuity.

I knew about the Uncle Nearest (I'm a fan and have several bottles), and would love to visit the distillery. Thank you, Ms. Weaver!

If I'm ever in Memphis, I will definitely support Prince's Hot Chicken...bless you, Ms. Andre!

The Black American origins of food and beverages should be known and Black American food and beverage creators should enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Black American creators don't always enjoy the profits of their creativity and ingenuity, and we must change that by supporting each other.

America is experiencing a campaign to suppress the hard truths of American History, spcifically its Black American citizens, so history will be white washed like the history of "Hot" chicken.

I'm looking forward to episode three and will be sharing this series with others.

This show was a great deep dive into some of the most iconic food/beverage products that we as Americans come face to face with everyday. We take for granted the history of the foods we eat and how they came to be. Cultural appropriation is a real thing and knowing the people who created these dishes and why is what makes them special. Also knowing the dark history of some of the most controversial foods like sugar is a great way to learn how to better our lives and see past the corporations propaganda. The show is very informative by giving you the history, current status, and possible future solutions to food culture in America. Can't wait for a season 2.

This show spoke to my soul not only as a black man but as a lover of history. I learned so much from this informative show that could ruffle some feathers especially from the negative review comments previous to my review/comment.

I really enjoyed this show. Chalk full of fascinating and important history lessons. Especially enjoyed the episode on farming. I really appreciate food shows like this that go behind a recipe and instead make you think about where your food comes from. There is a satisfaction to food when you know it's story and this show certainly tells that story well. Also provides some conversation around addressing the way racism shows up in US food systems. The episode on sugar was heartbreaking. I already try to reduce how much sugar I consume for my own health and that episode was just further motivation.

I think the series is excellent. It gives a history of food in America and its roots in the African American community. The sugar episode was especially enlightening in regards to prisoner leasing. I didn't realize how deep it went and how it's still happening today. Each episode taught me something new. My grandmother taught us about George Washington Carver, but the episode brought attention to what black and brown farmers deal with. I grew up eating fresh vegetables from my grandfathers garden and people called it country. Now it is so important to learn to grow your own. I hope this series continues.