Therese Nelson
Therese Nelson | |
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| Born | Newark, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
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| Alma mater | Johnson & Wales University |
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| Organization | Black Culinary History |
| Title | Founder |
Therese Nelson (born Newark, New Jersey) is an American chef, author, and founder of Black Culinary History. She is recognized for focusing on preserving Black culinary heritage and sharing work of her colleagues for future generations.
Early life
Nelson was born and raised in the historic Weequaic section of Newark, New Jersey.
Career
Following her graduation from Johnson & Wales University where she earned degrees in culinary arts and restaurant management, Nelson worked in the hotel restaurant industry, including time at the Marriott, Hilton, Orient Express, and Four Seasons.[1][2] During this time, Nelson began to explore her culinary history as an American chef and found that such exploration required she also explore her African heritage, something that culinary school did not provide.[3]
Freelance writing and speaking
Nelson writes for a variety of publications, including TASTE, Eater, and the NY Times. She is a public speaker, often sharing on culinary history and identity at conferences such as Harvard's Black Arts Festival and Baltimore's Light City Festival.[4] She also has been interviewed by a variety of publications and media sites, including Gambit, We Are Chefs, and Heritage Radio Network.
Private catering
From 2006-2013, Nelson ran a private catering company with partners. Her company provided craft-service work for MTV and BET productions and for industry events for a range of Black entertainment organizations, including Black Enterprise, Roc Nation, and Essence.[5]
Black Culinary History
The site includes a blog, booklists, and a video collection. The organization's secondary stated goal is "as a direct rebuttal to the pervasive and misguided narrative that suggests because traditional media coverage excludes black chefs we don't exist." The site has not had significant updates since 2015.
More recently, Nelson has managed a YouTube channel, Black Culinary History, and a Twitter feed @BlackCulinary.
Personal life
Nelson resides in East Harlem, New York.
Publications
- Hot Sauce in My Veins, TASTE
- My Crush on George Washington Carver, TASTE
- Cookbooks, Not Restaurants, Are Giving Black Foodways an Identity, TASTE 9/28/2018
Recipes
In the media
References
- ↑ "Episode 10". Afros + Knives. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "Meet Therese Nelson". TASTE. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
- ↑ Twitty, Michael W. (2017-08-18). "The Forgotten History of Black Chefs". Eater. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
- ↑ "Therese Nelson". Women In Hospitality United. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
- ↑ Rodbard, Matt. "Meet Therese Nelson". Taste. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
External links
- Thérèse Nelson on Facebook
- Thérèse Nelson's channel on YouTube
- Thérèse Nelson on Twitter
- Therese Nelson on linkedin
- About Our Founder — Black Culinary History
- Meet Therese Nelson | TASTE
- Therese Nelson | Women In Hospitality United
- Therese Nelson - Chef - Freelance Food Writer - Culinary
- Episode Ten | Therese Nelson — Afros + Knives
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