Deah Berry Mitchell is a historian, speaker, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to preserving Black cultural heritage. She contributes to the New York Times and writes a regular column, "The Dish, with Deah," for the Fort Worth Report. Deah authored Cornbread & Collard Greens: How West African Cuisine & Slavery Influenced Soul Food in 2019.
She serves on the Dallas County Historical Commission and has been appointed the City of Dallas’ Historian in Residence. In this role, she is developing the Freedom Trail app, which uses augmented reality to highlight African American historical sites. Deah also runs the Soul of DFW bus tours, educating the community on Black culture through cuisine and local history. A fifth-generation Texan, she is deeply rooted in her heritage.
Deah is a PhD student in history and a teaching fellow at the University of North Texas, focusing on American Historical Foodways. She was chosen as a Kingsford Preserve the Pit Fellow for 2023 due to her work to preserve Black cultural heritage and amplify the voices of Black-owned restaurants. She has been awarded the 2023-2024 Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy & the Culinary Arts Fellowship in Food History. Additionally, she is a board member of the National Juneteenth Museum."
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What topics does Deah Berry Mitchell specialise in?
Deah Berry Mitchell specialises in discussing Black cultural heritage, food history, African American historical sites and more.
What is Deah Berry Mitchell's speaking style like?
Dr. Berry delivers with passion and expertise, fostering unity and meaningful dialogue. Her engaging style highlights cultural heritage, encourages authentic audience interaction, and inspires renewed commitment to important historical principles.
Does Deah Berry Mitchell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Deah Berry Mitchell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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