People think that it is great on a spiritual, religious level [that I am a Jew], but that I can’t culturally or intellectually understand, especially about the Ashkenazim, what it’s like to be really Jewish. And I am like, ‘Kiss my ass.’ Being black was a great preparation. I talk with my hands, I eat chicken, I complain, I survived my oppression. What else you need to know? It’s like saying someone is not American enough.” Read more: forward/articles/211347/michael-twitty-black-jewish-foodie-talks-culinary/?p=all#ixzz3NVR5Wn6m
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:38:19 +0000
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