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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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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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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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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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Fawn Weaver and the Founding of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

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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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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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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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Montclair Brewery: Crafting Community and Culture in New Jersey

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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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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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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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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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