Foods that have Historical Connection to Slavery in America

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An Autoethnographic food journal and reading reflection
Critical Points of the Readings
The African food experience is rich compared to most of the cultures. Food plays a significant role in the black community, and it is used to mark special events such as weddings, childbirth, funeral ceremonies, initiation parties, and celebration of a bountiful harvest. From the reading, it is evident that the community had the privilege to consume fresh foods that included vegetables, fruits, and grains. The result was healthy and robust black populations that were later exploited as slaves due to their well-built physique.
Foods that have Historical Connection to Slavery in America
1. Southern Fried Chicken: This is a popular delicacy that is majorly being consumed in most of America’s fast-food eateries. The history behind it makes it popular among the white community and not the black population (Williams-Forson 113). The dish is closely associated with most of the lifestyle diseases that are common in wealthy white families.
2. Red Pea Soup with the Chicken Stew: The slaves that came from Africa were not accustomed to the European food. The slave masters had to arrange for the cereal to be shipped from Africa to America. It is one of the morally accepted foods among the black community of African descent (Williams-Forson 113). It is best ...