Diaspora on a Plate
This Caribbean staple made from rice and peas has culinary roots connected to West African and Indian cooking styles.
What is rice and peas (or rice and beans)?
This deep-fried snack, found in both Indian and African cuisines, is known as a samosa in India and a similar version appears in East African street food.
What is a sambusa?
This global sneaker brand, co-founded by an African American designer, has become a cultural icon embraced by both Black and Asian youth.
What is Nike?
This genre, originating in Jamaica, deeply influenced hip-hop, which itself has roots in African American culture and has inspired many Asian artists worldwide.
What is reggae?
This Senegalese-American chef has become a leading voice in promoting West African cuisine globally through his fast-casual concept, Teranga, in New York City.
Who is Pierre Thiam?
This spiced rice dish, common in South Asia and East Africa, shares similarities in preparation and flavor profiles.
What is biryani (or pilau)?
Jollof rice and this Filipino dish both showcase tomato-based rice dishes cooked in one pot.
What is arroz valenciana (or sinangag)?
This South Korean pop group became a worldwide phenomenon, influencing fashion trends and collaborating with Black artists.
Who is BTS?
This Japanese city is known as a hotspot for hip-hop culture and has produced many artists who blend Asian and Black musical styles.
What is Tokyo?
This Harlem-based restaurant by Marcus Samuelsson celebrates African-American and global soul food.
What is Red Rooster?
African and Asian cuisines both use this fermented ingredient made from soybeans or locust beans to add umami.
What is fermented bean paste
This East Asian noodle dish inspired soul food versions in the U.S., often made with collard greens or sweet heat flavors
What is ramen?
This iconic style, originating in African American and Asian American urban communities, combines oversized clothing, bold prints, and sneaker culture.
What is streetwear?
This 1970s and 80s Japanese music genre is known for its smooth blend of jazz, funk, and pop, influencing modern artists worldwide.
What is city pop?
This Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in London helped bring South Asian fine dining to the global stage.
What is Dishoom (or Gymkhana)?
Fried plantains are common in African, Caribbean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. This savory-sweet version comes from the Philippines.
What is turon?
This staple flatbread is found across African and South Asian cuisines—examples include injera and this Indian bread.
What is naan (or chapati)?
This term describes the blending of African American and Asian American cultural styles, often seen in music videos and streetwear.
What is Afrosian (or Afro-Asian fusion)?
This iconic 1980s group combined rap and traditional Indian music, pioneering South Asian representation in Western hip-hop.
Who are the Asian Dub Foundation?
This popular Filipino fast-food chain is expanding globally with favorites like Chickenjoy and spaghetti.
What is Jollibee?
This dish, served in parts of the Indian Ocean region, blends Indian curries with African stews and often includes chapati.
What is Zanzibar curry or Swahili curry?
This fried chicken preparation is popular in both Korean and Southern American cuisine, known for its crispy coating and bold sauces.
What is Korean fried chicken?
This music and fashion collaboration in 2018 featured a major K-pop group and a prominent African American rapper, highlighting a major cultural crossover moment.
What is “Mic Drop” by BTS and Steve Aoki featuring Desiigner?
This popular dance form, with roots in African American street culture, has been embraced and transformed by many Asian youth worldwide.
What is breakdancing (or b-boying)?
This Afro-Caribbean-Japanese pop-up in NYC reimagines traditional dishes like oxtail ramen and miso jerk chicken.
What is Dept. of Culture?