News: Juneteenth Special: Honoring Black Innovators in Beer & Beyond

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Juneteenth Special: Honoring Black Innovators in Beer & Beyond

Along with commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth celebrates the heritage and resilience of Black Americans and the ongoing fight for racial justice and equality. This collection of stories from Good Beer Hunting celebrates the contributions of Black people to beer and beyond, and how that history continues to impact us today.

Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham digs deep into the archives to uncover the story of Peter Hemings, Thomas Jefferson's unsung brewer. ⠀

Tek Cyear uh de Root is a three-part series that heads back in time to 19th-century Charleston—and explores the longstanding roots of the beer industry's inequity.

8 and All looks at the erasure of Black contributions to U.S. brewing, historians' attempts to discover the truth, and how to build a better future for the industry.

Go behind the collaboration and learn how the Black Is Beautiful Initiative sparked a movement of pride and empowered in the Black community.

Jamaal Lemon gives his firsthand experience of confronting the challenges of systemic racism and the COVID-19 pandemic as a parent of a young Black boy.

Patsy Young was one of America's early brewers—and she was also a fugitive from slavery. In this piece, Theresa McCulla shares details of Young's life and work, and honors her legacy.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Juneteenth Special: Honoring Black Innovators in Beer & Beyond

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