Chicken and Waffles, A Culinary Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal cultural movement in 1930s New York City. It highlights the vibrant gatherings of artists and jazz musicians, and introduces Joseph T Wells, who innovated the iconic chicken and waffles dish at his Wells Supper Club. This culinary creation became a soul food staple, enduring beyond the club's closure in 1982, and remains a symbol of the era's cultural fusion.

What innovative idea did Joseph T Wells come up with to attract customers?

How did chicken and waffles become a soul food staple?