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A Gastronomica Interview with Chef Malcolm James Mitchell
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this special Gastronomica episode, Chef Malcolm Mitchell talks about his experience as a chef, a culinary artist, and an advocate for Black chefs in the American hospitality industry. In conversation with Daniel Bender, a member of Gastronomica's Editorial Collective and a professor of food studies, labor, and American history, Chef Mitchell shares his story of becoming a chef, discusses what motivated him to publish his June 2021 open letter to Black Chefs in The Progressive magazine and the response that his letter has received, and reflects on the work that still needs to be done to build just and inclusive pathways in the culinary profession.Gastronomica's theme song is by Robert T. Valgenti.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Let’s Talk About Food by becoming a member!Gastronomica is Powered by Simplecast.
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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