by Barbara Kyles
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Do you know that “There are a few stories about the invention of the potato chip, but the most reliable ones all center around George Crum, a famous Black chef in the 19th century who served the wealthiest Americans and eventually opened his own wildly successful restaurant.”
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Read and learn more about the humble beginnings of Mr. Crumb…
Take a look and welcome to Black history…
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Barbara Kyles is a Miami Township resident who enjoys advocating for social issues and gardening year-round.
Barbara will be publishing a continuing series about Black History for Loveland Magazine.
Thank you for sharing this story and for commitment to highlight amazing and lasting contributions from Afeican Americans throughout our history. Well-done.