Trained chef Lena Richard was an African American celebrity chef in New Orleans in 1949. Her cooking show was so popular, it aired twice a week. She taught viewers how to prepare Creole dishes from her own cookbook. As well…
Millions of hospitality workers have been laid off during coronavirus pandemic. Many survived paycheck-to-paycheck, making it difficult for them to afford groceries. Chef Edward Lee didn’t want to see these workers go hungry. He started a Restaurant Workers Relief Program…
Jessica B. Harris will be the recipient of the James Beard Lifetime Achievement award. Harris has written cookbooks, gives lectures and consults with big organizations. She’s positively affected the food industry through her lifelong work. The Humanitarian of the Year…
Jose Andres is the winner of two James Beard awards. He’s also the founder of World Central Kitchen. His organization provides meals to people in emergency situations. In September 2019 he and his team worked in the Bahamas during Hurricane…