Collard Greens
Dublin Core
Title
Collard Greens
Creator
Nature
Subject
Culinary Tradition, Generational Knowledge, Black Feminism
Description
The practice of cooking collard greens, passed through matrilineal lines, representing identity, resistance, and survival in Black communities.
Contributor
Elders, Mothers, and Community Members
Date
Historical (Post-Emancipation to Present)
Type
Cultural Practice, Oral Tradition
Format
Text (Recipes, Narratives), Oral Histories
Identifier
CollardGreens_BlackFeminist_001
Source
First hand account
Language
English, African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
Relation
Connected to African Diaspora Culinary Practices
Coverage
Southern United States, African Diaspora
Rights
Community-Owned Knowledge, Ethical Sharing Guidelines
Citation
Nature, “Collard Greens,” The Specimen Project, accessed May 10, 2026, https://thespecimenproject.omeka.net/items/show/1.