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Lena Richard

American creole chef, cookbook author and television host · United States · On the map · Chefs · Lived 1892 to 1950 · aged 58

Lena Richard was a chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, frozen food entrepreneur, and television host from New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1949, Richard became the first Black woman to host her own television cooking show. Her show aired from October 1949 - November 1950 on local television station WDSU.

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Country
United States
Category
Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1950 · aged 58