03/26/2012 - 07:50
As we recognize the importance of the black food industry to American life during Black Food Month in March, we bring forward those who have had the perseverance, dignity, courage and talent to maintain the vigor of this important aspect of our shared heritage while demonstrating the business acumen to open multiple locations, expand products beyond their original base and affect the nutritional options available to underserved communities.
BlackRestaurant.NET's 50 Top Names in Black Food combine soul, sophistication and savvy and we are happy to show them long overdue appreciation. Some of these businesses have endured for almost a century. More details in Say Grace and Wipe Yo' Hands: BlackRestaurant.NET's Top 500 Places to Eat. We will honor them in New York City to mark the 31 Ways 31 Days of National Black Business Month.