The Genius of Black People

Created by Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, TheHub.news presents its Black History Month series celebrating the genius of Black people—stories of courage, faith and creativity forged in struggle. Inspired by ancestors like Walter Francis White, this series honors sacred memory and lifts up the divine brilliance shaping justice and resilience today.

Makes 4 Servings
Level: Easy

Ingredients
16 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
8 ounces cucumber, sliced (about 1/2 English cucumber)
6 ounces carrots, shredded (about 2 medium)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
One 13.7-ounce can baked beans, drained well
5 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
2 small avocados, cubed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad cream, such as Heinz, for drizzling

Directions
Add the lettuce, cucumbers, carrots and onions to a large salad bowl and toss to combine. Top the salad with the beans, grape tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs and avocado. Sprinkle with the black pepper. Drizzle the salad cream onto the salad.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago and a leading voice in Black theology, social justice, and prophetic preaching. His ministry addresses mass incarceration, environmental justice, and economic inequality through faith-centered activism. A graduate of Morehouse College, Yale Divinity School, and Chicago Theological Seminary, he is the author of Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul World. Dr. Moss is a nationally recognized speaker and Root 100 honoree, known for engaging audiences across generations.

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