The Black Kitchen Initiative exists to celebrate, uplift, and preserve the legacy of Black food by breaking down the barriers that keep Black voices and cooking out of the American culinary pantheon. The initiative began in 2020, with the support of our partners at the LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice (SRRJ), and seeks to connect Black restaurateurs to tangible resources that support the long-term health of their establishments. Black cuisine, culture, and businesses have made an indelible mark on the best parts of America; we hope that the Black Kitchen Initiative plays a small role in uplifting and showcasing that vibrant legacy.

Listen to season two of the Black Kitchen Series - out now.

Season 2 of The Black Kitchen Series: Innovators brings us all over the country as we attempt to find the chefs, farmers, healers, artists, organizers, historians, writers, and other brilliant Black innovators changing the face of food as we know it. Hosted by Jade Verette (@JadeOfAllJades), we interview 11 guests across 6 episodes, and cover topics like Black veganism, farming as a tool for liberation, the planet-saving powers of an underrated West African grain, and so much more. This season is expansive, exciting and a whole lotta fun. New episodes on Tuesdays, starting April 18th. ㅤ The Black Kitchen Series: Innovators was created by Heinz and Wieden+Kennedy, and produced by the Mayda Creative Co. Follow us on Instagram at @HeinzBKI and check out Heinz.com/BlackKitchen for more.