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The Jemima Code
Book • 2015
Toni Tipton-Martin's "The Jemima Code" is a groundbreaking work that explores the history of African American women in the food industry, challenging conventional narratives and highlighting their often-overlooked contributions.
The book delves into the cultural impact of iconic brands and figures, examining how they shaped perceptions of race and gender in America.
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Tipton-Martin reveals the complex realities of these women's lives and their enduring legacy.
The book is not just a historical account but also a powerful call for recognition and social justice.
It prompts readers to reconsider the stories we tell ourselves about food and its cultural significance.
The book delves into the cultural impact of iconic brands and figures, examining how they shaped perceptions of race and gender in America.
Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Tipton-Martin reveals the complex realities of these women's lives and their enduring legacy.
The book is not just a historical account but also a powerful call for recognition and social justice.
It prompts readers to reconsider the stories we tell ourselves about food and its cultural significance.
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Mentioned by Ashley Rose Young while discussing the harmful stereotype of Black women as innately good cooks.
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