Historical and Oral Accounts Many examples of Black people being denied vanilla ice cream emerged from family lore and memoir. Maya Angelou's 1969 memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ...

Culinary historian Michael Twitty wrote about his father's experience being denied vanilla ice cream in a 2014 article for The Guardian.In the article, titled "Black People Were Denied Vanilla Ice ...

However, it is known that a Black man named Alfred L. Cralle invented the ice cream scooper, and a 12-year-old enslaved boy, Edmond Albius, discovered the way to cultivate vanilla beans.

Village Pizza and Ice Cream in Westport has been a staple for about 40 years. The pizzeria has gotten an updated look with a black and white checkered motif. Owner Neil Cesario took over the ...