Leah Chase's New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase changed the course of American history over gumbo and fried chicken. During the civil rights movement, it was a place where white and black people came together, where activists planned protests and where the police entered but did not disturb -- and it continues to operate in the same spirit today. In conversation with TEDWomen Curator Pat Mitchell, the 94-year old Queen of Creole Cuisine shares her wisdom from a lifetime of activism, speaking up and cooking.

Leah Chase and Pat Mitchell: An interview with the Queen of Creole Cuisine

An interview with the Queen of Creole Cuisine

Chase's Dooky Chase Restaurant served as a crucible for change, proving how gumbo can facilitate crucial civil rights dialogues.

Urging for unity and action, Chase embodies resilience, illustrating how each individual's effort contributes to societal progress.

Dooky Chase's chef transformed civil rights, serving gumbo to activists, creating a safe space for change through culinary unity.