This month, as elementary students take bites of baked macaroni and cheese, they’ll be learning about its distinctly American history — and the enslaved Black chef that made it possible.
, an organization that sought to make African American farmers self-sufficient in order to alleviate poverty and economic disparities between races.for his 1834 corn planter, which sped up a daunting task in the farming industry at the time.Courtesy Shalynn Brooks / FoodCorps
Brooks says that growing up, she came to want a deeper understanding of the foods that connect her to her ancestors. That kind of education just didn’t exist in her elementary school experience. . “I feel like there was a missing part: the celebration and appreciation and a deep understanding of all of it. Through food, that’s the way that I thought would make a good connection.”Courtesy Shalynn Brooks / FoodCorps
As for how the kids feel about the lesson, Brooks says they are happy to get a scoop of history along with their lunch.
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