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GARDEN CHRONICLES

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Dive into our Garden Chronicles, where we share insights, tips, and stories to inspire your gardening journey. From practical advice on plant care to reflections on the cultural significance of gardening in the African-American community, our blog offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of gardening while black and discover the richness of our shared heritage.

Black Rice: The African Origins of Rice Cultivation in the Americas

Black Rice tells the story of the true provenance of rice in the Americas. It establishes, through agricultural and historical evidence,...

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The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African America Culinary History in the Old South

The Cooking Gene is a literary journey through African-American culinary history. From the tobacco and rice farms of colonial times to...

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Tom Mapp

In the Shadow of Slavery: Africa’s Botanical legacy in the Atlantic World

In the Shadow of Slavery is masterful scholarship that debunks the simple-minded notion that enslaved Africans came to America without...

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Tom Mapp

High on the Hog: How African Americans Cuisine Transformed America, Netflix

Stephen Satterfield, Host In the first episode of the second season of the High on the Hog Netflix television series, educator and...

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Select African Diaspora Plant Inventory (Complete)

Our select African Diaspora plant inventory consists of more than 100 plants that are connected to the descendants of the Middle Passage.