Hushpuppies are more than delicious—they’re a part of African-American history. “The hush puppy was created during a time of bondage,” explained Tiffany Williams, Director of Multi-Cultural Student Affairs. When slaves, trying to escape to freedom, “heard the slave master’s dog, they took that deep-fried, battered treat, threw it out the window and said, ‘hush puppy,’” in an effort to quiet the dog’s barking, said Williams. Students, faculty, and staff learned about hushpuppies and more at Soul Food Friday, part of this year’s Black History Month events sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs and the African American Student Union. The goal of the event was to provide students with a greater appreciation of an integral part of African-American culture: soul food. Attendees were served buffet-style from a menu that included mashed potatoes and gravy, fried fish, chicken … Read entire article »