Tag: African american culture

With a history deeply rooted in West African traditions, the Gullah people developed a distinctive cuisine that relies on the coastal Lowcountry's bounty of fresh seafood, rice, and garden vegetables. This article examines what foods are included in the typical diet of Gullah people, from iconic rice dishes to hearty seafood stews, highlighting a culinary legacy preserved for centuries.

Historically, African and Caribbean cultures have used plant-based remedies, a tradition that influences many health practices in the Black community today. The practice of reaching for ginger ale when sick is one such custom, with deep cultural and ancestral roots tying the Black community to the perceived healing properties of ginger.