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Erinn Tucker, co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week (DMVBRW) speaks during an interview about African American cuisine and its influence on American cuisine at the iconic Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, DC on June 29, 2021. - DMVBRV suports and promotes black restaurants, chefs, bartenders, farmers, hospitality professionals, food bloggers and others in the food and beverage industry. Black Americans played a crucial role throughout US history in shaping the nation's cuisine. But they've rarely received enough credit for their contributions, some of which are now considered among America's most emblematic dishes. (Photo by Eva HAMBACH / AFP) (Photo by EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)