KITCHEN TALK

This blog explores the history and impact of Chinese grocers in the Mississippi Delta, tracing their journey from plantation laborers to essential business owners who served Black communities during the Jim Crow era. These small, family-run stores became economic and social hubs, providing goods, extending credit, and fostering relationships in an era of segregation. The post highlights key business lessons from these grocers—understanding your market, prioritizing relationships over transactions, adapting to change, and investing in community. Their legacy lives on as a testament to resilience, entrepreneurship, and the power of connection.