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Why Black chefs in New Orleans aren't getting top jobs

Black and Creole people defined New Orleans cuisine, but Black chefs don't get top jobs

Aired 05/24/2022

PBS News Hour

Why Black chefs in New Orleans aren't getting top jobs

Clip: 5/24/2022 | 8m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

Black and Creole people defined New Orleans cuisine, but Black chefs don't get top jobs

New Orleans is a unique city where its people are part of a rich melting pot of diversity that has made its food world-famous. But many of the culture bearers of that history are being shut out of the top jobs in the city's restaurants, including as leading chefs. And that's had serious consequences for Black workers in the industry. NewsHour's Roby Chavez reports.

Aired 05/24/2022

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