Character Narration | Soul Food Traditions | Netflix After School
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I love Sundays. Would you look at that? Your uncle Steven and grandpa James sent us a package from that trip with Doctor Jessica B Harris. Oh, that's nice. What's in it? A picture of the three of them with a huge jam. Oh, let me see. Now, does everybody here know the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? This is a yam. Now yams originated in Africa, just like watermelon, black eyed peas, okra and rice. They are so important because yams couldn't really grow in the United States. So just like always we had to get creative. So wait, what are we eating when we have Yams for Thanksgiving dinner? We're eating the next best thing. Sweet potatoes. Oh, well, I love your sweet potatoes then. Me too. Yeah, honey. Would you pass the sweet potatoes, please? Sure. Did anyone grab the napkins from the kitchen? Ok. Now gather round everyone. I know you know how special Sundays are in this family even before your father was born. This has always been our tradition. All the goodness you see here. Oh, now these are recipes that have been in this family for generations and that's why it's important. We keep this going. Amen. It's also the best way to start the week together in good spirits. Everything looks so good grandma. Where did you learn to cook? Like this traditions, baby. Our traditions, well, that's our culture and our culture is our legacy. The food you see here baby comes from all over the world. Just like our people. These recipes aren't the only thing that have survived from one generation to another. No, no. Our people, black people have survived and we always will. Even when we were forced to leave our homes, we always made a way. It's like magic and mama. My favorite part of your legacy is your soul food. And these sweet potatoes and grandma Jay, why is it called soul food? Because you can feel it when you eat it. We are the only people who named our food after something invisible, something you can feel like love and God, our food is about the connection between us and our family members who came before us and the family members that will be booming. That's beautiful. Mama. This is delicious. Mm mm. Mm. Now, do you understand why it's called soul food? Yes. Listen, honey. When you understand where you come from and know your history, you'll always find home and your purpose. Exactly. And at this table, well, this is a place where we'll always be able to share our stories and make our own history. I want to make history. Oh, you already are history and every choice you make will only add to the richness of your legacy and what you leave behind because you too have a story. People will talk about. It's your job to make sure it's great. And it's also your job to finish your greens too. Sweetie. I will, I promise. And I was thinking, can I help a Sunday dinner next week, please? Of course, you can, you can be my assistant. I can't wait. Me either, baby. Me either.