The President's Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families From Washingtons to the Obamas
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Ann Arbor, MI
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 1:00 p.m.Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 1:00 p.m.
James Beard awardwinning author Adrian Miller entertained an overflow audience with stories of the African Americans who worked in the presidential food service as chefs, personal cooks, butlers, stewards, and servers for every First Family since George and Martha Washington. With slides of historic photos and audio clips, Miller brought together the names and words of the black men and women who were celebrated culinary artists, First Family confidantes, and civil rights advocates.
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