Collard greens have been a staple in Black culture from the beginning of time, and are just one example of how our people turned pain into something prolific. On July 26, the Detroit is Different Community Group is proud to celebrate the return of its annual Collard Green Cook-Off, marking the start of its third consecutive year. The mission behind the event Much more than a cooking competition, the Collard Green Cook-Off celebrates history, culture and community by uniting local chefs, urban growers, community elders and the next generation on Detroit’s east side for a one-of-a-kind experience that honors food and shared heritage. “The Collard Green Cook-Off is an intergenerational experience that feels like a family reunion—even among folks who aren’t blood, but are definitely kin in spirit,” Khary Frazier, founder of Detroit is Different, told Blavity ahead of the event. “Those 480 pounds of greens, the live performances, and our celebrity judges all work together to create a...