This Juneteenth, Virginia audiences may have recognized some familiar faces making an appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show. VPM’s Finding Edna Lewis and show host Deb Freeman were featured in a segment about Lewis and her many contributions to the American culinary landscape that are still on display today.
Watch the full TODAY show segment and read more on their website.
Finding Edna Lewis follows host Deb Freeman — creator of Setting the Table, a critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning podcast exploring Black foodways and culinary history — on a journey to uncover the life of an American original. Little archival footage or audio featuring Edna Lewis survives, but Freeman finds that memories of her remain strong not only among those who knew her best, but also chefs who have discovered her cookbooks. Today, Lewis is an inspiration for a new generation of chefs, and Freeman tracks her legacy through conversations and cooking.
You can watch full episodes of Finding Edna Lewis on the PBS App or on the VPM Culture YouTube page.
