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The African American Contributions to American Cuisine

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Soul Food: An American staple! What is "Hoppin John?" Why do African Americans eat greens and black-eyed peas on New Year's Day? 

Join us for this Black History Month Event and  learn the answer to these and other questions. And enjoy some Soul Food Dishes.

This event is coordinated by Elise Ashby Arrington with help from Herndon High School Consumer Science Students and their families.

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