National Soul Food Month Founder Charla L Draper

Charla L. Draper is a nationally recognized food influencer and culinary communications professional providing marketing services for food and food related products through her consultancy company It's Food Biz!   She is also the founder of National Soul Food Month launched in June of 2001 to celebrates the heritage and history of foods and foodways of people from the African diaspora. With a menu of guests lined up to celebrate its 23rd year, we're talking about what makes a true soul food meal and all the helpings in this episode. To learn more about National Soul Food Month, visit online. Listen and Connect Instagram Facebook Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit.  Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.