Food as a Way to Showcase African Americans' Identity

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Food as a Way to Showcase African Americans' Identity 
For the majority, there is not much to think about food. Food is simply a means to an end. We eat so we could be full. However, others understand that food is not just a means. They understand that what they eat is a representation of who they are. Also, they understand that food intake is not just a practice to maintain the body’s energy. It defines who a person is and influences their way of life. The research on the Influence of Food on African American’s Cultural Identity helped reveal a lot of things about food. It also helped to demystify some misconceptions about the African American community. What people believe, the values they hold, the opinions and views they share are not superficial attributes. These are deeper than meets the eye, and a study of food and its influence on a group’s cultural identity helps to reveal the above.
One major takeaway from this research was that food helps gift the African Americans a leeway to showcase their identity. People share different beliefs, ideas, and values of food. While indulging in food types or using components of food that are known to be used by a certain group, it helps to showcase solidarity with one’s history. A person’s identity is a combination of their historical past and their curren...