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C. Vann Woodward (1908-1999) was an American historian who wrote extensively about the post-Civil War South, race, segregation, and the political history of the United States. His 1955 book The Strange Career of Jim Crow traces the development of racial segregation in the South and challenged accoun...

Steven Hahn is an American historian of the nineteenth- and twentieth-century United States, with particular attention to slavery, emancipation, the rural South, and African American political life. His book A Nation Under Our Feet: Black Political Struggles in the Rural South from Slavery to the Gr...

Stephanie McCurry is an American historian of the nineteenth-century United States whose research focuses on the Civil War, the Confederacy, gender, citizenship, and political power. Her book Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South, published in 2010, examines how white wome...

Eugene Genovese was an American historian of slavery and the antebellum South. His Marxist-informed scholarship examined the economic structure of slave society, the relationship between enslaved people and slaveholders, and the religious and cultural worlds created under slavery. Roll, Jordan, Roll...

Charleston red rice is a traditional rice dish originating from the coastal Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The meal consists of long-grain white rice simmered in a rich tomato base, typically flavored with bacon, smoked sausage, onions, and local spices. It is a foundational element of Gullah...

Ouachita is an erect, thornless blackberry cultivar developed by the University of Arkansas breeding program and released in 2003. It produces firm, glossy black fruit on self-supporting canes and was selected for commercial production, local markets, and home gardens in regions suited to its growin...

The New Orleans Film Festival is an annual competitive film event established in 1989 and based in Louisiana. Recognized as an Oscar-qualifying festival for short film categories, the event highlights independent features, documentaries, and local cinematic works. It serves as a prominent cultural g...

Vaccinium virgatum, commonly called rabbiteye blueberry, is a deciduous shrub in the heath family, Ericaceae, native to the southeastern United States. Its common name refers to the pinkish appearance of the fruit before it ripens to blue. The species is adapted to long, warm growing seasons and is...

Chicken bog is a traditional rice dish associated with the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. It consists of chicken, smoked sausage such as andouille, onions, and rice cooked together in a single pot until moist and cohesive. The name "bog" refers to its texture, which is wetter than that of pilau o...

Hoppin' John is a traditional Southern United States dish consisting primarily of black-eyed peas (or cowpeas) cooked with rice, chopped onion, and fatty pork such as bacon or ham hocks. Deeply rooted in African American and Lowcountry cuisine, it is traditionally consumed on New Year's Day to bring...

Dirty rice is a traditional Cajun dish from Louisiana consisting of white rice cooked with finely chopped or ground meat. Its distinct dark color is achieved by incorporating chicken livers or giblets, which give the dish its name and an earthy flavor. The meats are typically sautéed with aromatic v...

Jambalaya is a traditional rice dish originating from Louisiana, blending culinary influences from French, Spanish, and West African cuisines. It consists of meat, vegetables, and rice simmered together in a single pot. The base typically begins with the "holy trinity" of Cajun and Creole cooking: o...

Texas Caviar is a cold bean salad made from black-eyed peas, onions, peppers, and a seasoned vinaigrette or similar acidic dressing. The dish is commonly associated with Helen Corbitt, a chef and food director in Texas, and is generally served as an appetizer, side dish, or dip with tortilla chips....

Community Coffee’s Breakfast Blend is a medium roast featuring notes of caramel and toasted nuts, crafted from Arabica beans sourced primarily from Brazil and Colombia for a balanced and approachable morning cup.

Succotash is a dish built around sweet corn and beans, especially lima beans. It originated among Indigenous peoples of the northeastern United States, including the Narragansett, and was later adopted into wider American cooking. Recipes vary by region and may include tomatoes, peppers, onions, or...