In the 1940s—an era of deep discrimination—Lena Richard became the FIRST Black woman in America to host her own cooking television show. But that was just the beginning... ✨ She owned 2 restaurants ✨ Launched a frozen food business ✨ Published a best-selling cookbook nationwide ✨ Opened her own culinary school for aspiring Black chefs While America was closing doors, Lena was opening kitchens. She didn't just cook—she built an empire, created opportunities, and paved the way for generations of c