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Cultural Series: Black History Month Black History Month is an observance that is held the entire month of <strong>February</strong> in the United States. It celebrates events and important people in the history of those with African descent. Whether in the United States, Brazil, Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica or anywhere in the world, the many shades of African diaspora are recognized for contributions. they have made to society. To celebrate Black History Month, NU Dining introduced a black chef each week by sharing their stories, highlights, and contributions. RECOGNIZING INSPIRING CHEFS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT CHEF EDNA LEWIS Edna Lewis was a renowned African-American chef, teacher, and author who helped refine the American view of Southern cooking. Edna inspired a generation of young African American chefs and ensured traditional Southern foods and preparations would live forever. CHEF JEROME GRANT Jerome Grant is the Inaugural Executive Chef at the Sweet Home Café located in the National Museum of African American History and Culture. He lead the museum to a James Beard award nomination for “Best New Restaurant” in 2017. Grant accepted an executive sous chef position at Urbana Restaurant in Washington, D.C. In 2008, he joined Mitsitam Café at the National Museum of the American Indian as sous chef, helping the team earn a 2012 RAMMY award for “Best Casual Restaurant.” In celebration of Black History Month #BHMINSPIREDCHEFS CHEF BRYANT TERRY Bryant Terry is a James Beard Award-Winning chef, educator, and author renowned for his activism to create a healthy, just, and sustainable food system. Since 2015 he has been the Chef-in-Residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco where he creates public programming that celebrates the intersection of food, farming, health, activism, art, culture, and the African Diaspora. CookBook Feature The National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C. is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. Sweet Home Café is the dining experience at this Smithsonian museum with delicious recipes featured by their Executive Chef Jerome Grant. Sweet Home Café showcases the rich culture and history of the African American people with traditional, authentic offerings as well as present-day food traditions. Chef Jerome uses the very best version of classic dishes and employs a high degree of from-scratch cooking with locally sourced ingredients.
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