Food is never just Food ft KJ Kearney

Food is never just Food ft KJ Kearney

February 24, 2026 · 42 min

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Kris Kaylin discusses the cultural and community significance of food with KJ Kearney.

Food is never just food...it’s culture, community, history, and power.In this episode, Kris Kaylin sat down with KJ Kearney, community builder, master storyteller, and James Beard Award winner for a powerful conversation about the impact of food beyond the plate. KJ is the host of Citizen Better on PBS Digital Studios and the founder of Black Food Fridays, a nationwide movement encouraging people to intentionally support Black-owned restaurants and food businesses. Like, Subscribe and Comment!

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Host: Kris Kaylin

Guest: KJ Kearney

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Organizations: Citizen Better, PBS Digital Studios, Black Food Fridays

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