peanut

Obie-winning actor Andrea Patterson created the role of Helen in the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s “Memnon.” “It is definitely under-utilized. Underappreciated.” Greek mythology in modern theater? Yes, but she refers to the peanut in American cooking. She’s got range. See for yourself in Marcus Garvey Park throughout July.

Jori Lewis is an award–winning journalist who writes about agriculture and the environment. Her new book "Slaves for Peanuts: A Story of Conquest, Liberation, and a Crop That Changed History," weaves together the natural and human history of a crop that transformed the lives of millions. Americans consume over 1.5 billion pounds of peanut products every year. But few of us know the peanut’s tumultuous history, or its intimate connection to slavery and freedom.

Journalist and essayist Jori Lewis discusses her first book, 'Slaves for Peanuts: A Story of Conquest, Liberation and a Crop That Changed History.'

Jori Lewis is an award–winning journalist who writes about agriculture and the environment. Her new book "Slaves for Peanuts: A Story of Conquest, Liberation, and a Crop That Changed History," weaves together the natural and human history of a crop that transformed the lives of millions. Americans consume over 1.5 billion pounds of peanut products every year. But few of us know the peanut’s tumultuous history, or its intimate connection to slavery and freedom.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, SUNY at Albany journalism…