24th Annual Hot Wing Festival Celebrates Wings, Memphis and Families in Need

24th Annual Hot Wing Festival Celebrates Wings, Memphis and Families in Need

By Candace A. Gray | New Tri-State Defender The story of the hot wing — crispy, sauced and synonymous with gatherings across the country — has long been credited to Buffalo, New York. But as food historians and cultural storytellers continue to revisit its roots, many now acknowledge a deeper and often overlooked narrative: the influence of Black culinary innovation in shaping what would become an American staple. Long before the dish reached na…