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The definitive reference on Black-owned wine, spirits, beer, mead, and non-alcoholic beverages in America. Well-sourced, citeable, and comprehensive.
History
A Legacy in the Vines: The History of Black Americans in American Winemaking
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Alisa Bowens-Mercado and Rhythm Brewing Co.: Pioneering Black Woman Ownership in Connecticut Craft Beer
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André Hueston Mack: Sommelier, Winemaker, and Cultural Disruptor
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Industry
Association of African American Vintners
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Bayab Gin: An African-Inspired Spirit and Its Place in Black-Owned Distilling
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People
Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter: Co-Founders of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. and the 8 Trill Pils Initiative
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Bertony Faustin and Abbey Creek Vineyard
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Black Americans in Distilling
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Black Wine Professionals: Empowering Black Talent in the Global Wine Industry
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Black Winemakers in California Wine Country: Pioneers and Modern Vintners
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Black Women in the American Wine and Spirits Industry: Pioneers and Innovators
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Black-Owned Cognac and Brandy: A New Era of Entrepreneurship and Legacy
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Black-Owned Rum and the African and Caribbean Diaspora: Reclaiming a Complex Heritage
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Brough Brothers Distillery
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Brown Estate: Napa Valley’s First Black-Owned Estate Winery
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People
Celeste Beatty and Harlem Brewing Company
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Chris Montana and Du Nord Social Spirits
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Chrishon Lampley and Love Cork Screw: A Chicago-Based Black-Owned Wine Brand
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Industry
Craft Distilling in America
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Equiano Rum: A Pan-African and Caribbean Spirit Rooted in Abolitionist Legacy
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People
Fawn Weaver and the Founding of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
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History
From Unacknowledged Labor to Black-Owned Brands: African Americans' Enduring Contributions to Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey
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Industry
Hella Coastal: Oakland's Pioneering Black-Owned Brewing Brand
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Jackie Summers: Pioneering the Post-Prohibition Spirits Industry
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People
Jon Renthrope and Cajun Fire Brewing Company
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Mac McDonald and Vision Cellars: A Pioneer of Black-Owned Pinot Noir Production
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People
Marc Farrell and Ten To One Rum
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Marcus Baskerville, Weathered Souls Brewing Co., and the 'Black is Beautiful' Initiative
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People
Montclair Brewery: Crafting Community and Culture in New Jersey
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People
Nathan "Nearest" Green
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National Black Brewers Association
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Nayana Ferguson and Anteel Tequila
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Nearest Green Foundation
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Organizations and Initiatives Supporting Black Winemakers in America
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Prohibition and the Erasure of Black-Owned Distilling in America
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People
Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John: Pioneers of McBride Sisters Collection
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People
Sean and Tia Edwards and Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co.
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Culture
The Black Bourbon Society and the Movement for Inclusivity in Whiskey
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Industry
The Black-Owned Craft Beer Movement in the United States
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The Emergence and Evolution of Black-Owned Mead and Cider Producers in the United States
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Culture
The Enduring Cultural Significance of Cognac in Black American Communities
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The Hue Society: Empowering Black, Brown, and Indigenous Communities in Wine
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The Landscape of Black-Owned Gin Brands in the United States
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The Landscape of Black-Owned Vodka Brands in the United States
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The Rise of Black-Owned Non-Alcoholic, Zero-Proof, and Functional Beverage Brands in America
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The Roots Fund: Fostering Diversity and Equity in the Wine and Spirits Industry
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The Three-Tier System of Alcohol Distribution and its Impact on Black Ownership in the American Beverage Industry
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People
Theodora Lee: Trial Lawyer, Vintner, and 'Queen of the Vineyards'
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Theodore "Ted" Mack Sr. and People's Brewing Company: America's First Black-Owned Brewery
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People
Tom Bullock: Author of 'The Ideal Bartender' and Pioneer of American Mixology
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Two Locals Brewing Company: Philadelphia's Pioneering Black-Owned Brewery
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Vanessa Braxton and Black Momma Vodka and Tea
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Victoria Eady Butler: Master Blender and Descendant of Nearest Green
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