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African American books and materials from 2010, plus a retrospective of materials from the 1960's (50 years ago!)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Black History Month
Check out these books on the role that food has played in African-American history! What the Slaves Ate: Recollections of African American Foods and Foodways from the Slave Narratives by Herbert C. Covey. Greenwood Press, 2009. Carefully documenting African American slave … Continue reading 
(Wednesday February 15, 2012)
(Wednesday February 15, 2012)
Readers who pick up one of these three cookbooks are going to get more than just the recipes for traditional African-American dishes. Carolyn Quick Tillery has filled her her pages with stories, poetry, pictures, and historical accounts to give the … Continue reading 
(Friday February 03, 2012)
(Friday February 03, 2012)
Here is a witty and moving letter, written by a freed slave in response to his former master’s request that he return and work for him. Reposted from Letters of Note.
(Tuesday January 31, 2012)
(Tuesday January 31, 2012)
This year’s theme for Black History Month programming at CLP is “A Taste of…” which means we’ll be looking at African-American contributions to food and culture. CLP staff members will be blogging here throughout the month about CLP events, as well as reading … Continue reading 
(Friday January 20, 2012)
(Friday January 20, 2012)
