History

The Chitlin’ Circuit and the Stroll

The name for the circuit is related to African American foodways, specifically chitlins, that were a food staple for enslaved African Americans and continues as a part of Southern Black cuisine today.

1. Origins of the Chitlin’ Circuit

2. The Stroll 

3. The Chitlin’ Circuit Continues

4. The Chitlin’ Circuit and the Numbers Game

5. The Chitlin’ Circuit and Food

6. Evolution of the Circuit