In honor of Black History Month, The Eagle has put together a small food tour of the various flavors of D.C. According to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, over 40 percent of D.C. residents are Black/African-American with ethnic roots varying from East Africa, West Africa and the Caribbean.
Black History Month was established to support and honor the contributions African-Americans have made to the United States; culturally, historically and in this case, culinarily. Below are a few places that you may or may not have heard of. Get your fork and knife ready as we start this food tour across the city.
Starting famously on U Street, historically known as “Black Broadway” for its plethora of organizations, businesses and restaurants that showcase Black American’s contributions to the arts and history. Tourist spots like the Lincoln Theatre and the African American Civil War Memorial can be found along the way, showing off the city’s rich roots. This historical street is the food tour’s first stop…