Freda DeKnight | |
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| Born | Freda Alexander December 20, 1909[1] near Topeka, Kansas, United States |
| Died | January 30, 1963[1] New York City, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Editor, author |
Freda DeKnight (1909–1963) was the first food editor of Ebony magazine and the author of A Date With A Dish: A Cookbook of American Negro Recipes, considered the first major cookbook written by an African-American for an African-American audience.[2] She was a pioneer for the working class, who was able to articulate an unmatched love of food. DeKnight's legacy lives on through the continued use of her cookbook.
- ^ a b "Freda DeKnight, Magazine Editor And Author, Dies". Atlanta Daily World. February 7, 1963.
- ^ "Freda DeKnight: A 'Hidden Figure' And Titan Of African-American Cuisine". NPR. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.