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Not to sound racist, but I'm genuinely curious of the historical roots. Why are fried chicken and watermelon (or even the entire "soul food" cuisine) commonly associated with the African American diet? What were the socioeconomic reasons for this to come about, if any at all?

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Not to sound racist, but I'm genuinely curious of the historical roots. Why are fried chicken and watermelon (or even the entire "soul food" cuisine) commonly associated with the African American diet? What were the socioeconomic reasons for this to come about, if any at all?	208
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