Taking Down the British Empire One Cake at a Time

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Taking Down the British Empire One Cake at a Time

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Colonialism has plagued Guyana and the sugar industry through slavery, indentured workers, and corrupt economics for far too long. But black cake stands as a symbolic food, reclaiming Guyanese independence and strength from the shackles of British Empiricism.

Creator

Anna Chandra

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Guyana, West Indies

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Food Atlas Entry- Anna Chandra.docx blackcake.jpg

This item was submitted on April 8, 2022 by [anonymous user] using the form “Food Atlas final project submission form (ANTH/SOCI 2801)” on the site “ANTH/SOCI 2801”: https://exhibits.lib.unb.ca/s/foodatlas

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