Arts
In this special episode, host Tiffani Rozier interviews culinary historian, college professor, author, and journalist--Dr. Jessica Harris. The new Netflix limited series, High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America..set to premiere on May 26th, was inspired by and named for her incredible book: High on the Hog: a culinary journey from Africa to America. Dr. Harris' work is essential to studying cuisine and if you seek to gain deeper insight and understanding into Black life and foodways. The Netflix series is hosted by Whetstone Media founder Stephen Satterfield, who takes viewers on a culinary journey that ventures from Africa to the deep south— meeting the chefs, historians, and activists who are keeping centuries-old traditions alive. It's part culinary show, part travelogue. Directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams, this series reveals an expansive, eclectic culinary history shaped by slavery, the Civil War, Juneteenth, and the present day. It’s a story of Black America’s resilience, enduring creativity, and vital contribution to America’s kitchen. Dr. Harris is just getting started, and it's was an absolute pleasure to learn more about her journey, what brings her joy, and how her work will continue to grow and unfold in the future.