Interview: Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant

Meet Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant. The granddaughter of the “Queen of Soul Food” remains committed to treating—and feeding—her neighbors like family.

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Interview: Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant

Date Published: October 21, 2020

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Interview: Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant

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Interview: Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant

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