soul food
noun
: food (such as chitterlings, ham hocks, and collard greens) traditionally eaten by Southern Black Americans
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The family-friendly event will feature over 40 food trucks serving food ranging from Black American soul food to West African dishes.
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Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
Green and gold balloons, Oakland’s official colors, decorated the room, while dozens of people formed a long line to get a plate of soul food.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Thelma Grundy’s soul food spot in downtown Atlanta was torn down to make Centennial Olympic Park.
—Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
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Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
Green and gold balloons, Oakland’s official colors, decorated the room, while dozens of people formed a long line to get a plate of soul food.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Thelma Grundy’s soul food spot in downtown Atlanta was torn down to make Centennial Olympic Park.
—Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Architecture aside, the cuisine (from hush puppies to delicious seafood and soul food), spooky ghost tours, and beach proximity make Charleston, South Carolina the place to be in spring and summer.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Soul food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20food. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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