Returning champion Chef Buddah Calhoun prepares for 2nd annual Collard Green Cook-Off Championship

The annual Collard Green Cook-Off Championship, which celebrates the cultural significance of collard greens in the Black community, returns to Detroit Aug. 15 for its second year. Created by the media group Detroit is Different, the cook-off has expanded significantly this year and will include an additional 150 pounds of collard greens, bringing the total to 350 pounds. This year’s contestants are Tolani Anthony of Zella’s Bakery, Harriette Brown of Sisters on a Roll, Sean Brumfield, Jasmine Jones of The Flavor Initiative, Moe Vito of A Thoughtful Plate, and returning champion Chef Buddah Calhoun of Buddah Foods. BridgeDetroit reporter Jena Brooker and One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talked to Calhoun about the cultural importance of collard greens and what makes his so special. Stay Connected: Subscribe to Detroit PBS’ YouTube Channel and don’t miss American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56. Website: https://www.americanblackjournal.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBlackJournal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amblackjournal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amblackjournal/