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Soul Food in DeKalb: A Tasty History

February 9, 2022

The DeKalb History Center is hosting its 14th Annual Black History Month Celebration with an event called “Soul Food in DeKalb: A Tasty History.” Producer Summer Evans speaks with two of the presenters — Chef Asata Reid & culinary historian Akila McConnell.

And, Lois Reitzes speaks with Robert Battle, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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