A Delicious Timeline of Soul Food History

Culinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between the living and the dead.” Our cuisine has always been worthy of praise and gratitude. — 2-Minute Black History (2MBH) is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. 2MBH is produced by Cydney Smith and Lilly Workneh, with Gifted Sounds Network's Lance John and Avery Phillips editing the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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A Delicious Timeline of Soul Food History is an episode from Black History Year by PushBlack.

This episode is 00:04:33 long.

This episode was published on Nov 28, 2025.

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