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Detroit, MI: Collard Greens / Soul Food

Season 1 Episode 107 | 26m 46s

As African Americans migrated from the south up to Detroit, they brought their culture, traditions and cuisine with them. Collard greens, a soul food staple, tells the story of how African Americans have shaped and continue to shape the Motor City, one farm and one restaurant at a time.

Aired: 12/07/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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