The culture and production of food in the United States has been deeply molded by the ideas and innovations of Black people. The first racially integrated café in Minneapolis—Dreamland Café—was founded by Anthony B. Cassius, a refugee from the Tulsa riots, just a block from the Seward Co-op Friendship store; the site is home to the future world headquarters of our February 2024 SEED recipient, the Cultural Wellness Center. The Dreamland Café made a significant impact on the local community, centering the neighborhood, among many other Black-owned businesses, as a hub of Black middle class culture and validation. On a national scale, other Black historical figures have considerably shaped how we consume, prepare, store, and interact with food. Here are just a few of those innovators.
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