Book · 2022 · Social Science
Eating While Black
Food Shaming and Race in America
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Because she has a new book out this year that looks great it seems like she really explores um sort of the diaspora and how that affected foods that black people ended up eating sort of around the world especially in America and there's a new one called eating while black food shaming and race in America.
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Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America by Psyche A. Williams-Forson is a cultural examination of how race, identity, and societal expectations intersect around the food choices of Black communities. On the podcast Stuff You Should Know, during an episode titled Juicy: The Fried Chicken Story released on December 27, 2022, Josh Clark recommended this newer publication by the same author. Clark praised the book, noting that it came out earlier that year and appeared to be a wonderful read. He explained that the author thoughtfully explores the global diaspora and examines how historical migration and cultural displacement affected the foods that Black people eventually consumed around the world, with a particular focus on the American experience. Furthermore, Clark highlighted that the text investigates the specific phenomenon of food shaming and its connection to race in the United States. Through this recommendation, the host drew attention to contemporary scholarship addressing the social stigmas attached to cultural diets, inviting listeners to reflect on the complex relationship between nourishment, identity, and prejudice.
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Josh Clark because she has a new book out this year that looks great it seems like she really explores um sort of the… 1
“because she has a new book out this year that looks great it seems like she really explores um sort of the diaspora and how that affected foods that black people ended up eating sort of around the world especially in America and there's a new one called eating while black food shaming and race in America”
