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Biscuitville Fresh Southern® celebrates Black History Month
Spotlighting an N.C.-raised fashion icon, a partnership with Scuppernong Books and a special team member
Greensboro, N.C. (January 29, 2024) – In honor of Black History Month, Biscuitville is proud to partner with the Triad’s Scuppernong Books bookstore to celebrate a revered North Carolina trailblazer – André Leon Talley (1948 – 2022) and promote works by Black authors. In following tradition of years past, Biscuitville is also highlighting one of its own beloved team members, Tracy Meadows, who is the Operator of Biscuitville’s Henderson, N.C. restaurant.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to promote Black authors and to shine a light on these esteemed individuals this Black History Month,” said Biscuitville President and CEO Kathie Niven. “At Biscuitville, we love to celebrate those who make an impact, and both Tracy Meadows and André Leon Talley are incredible examples of what it means to be an inspiration.”
Before making his name as a fashion icon, journalist and editor-at-large for Vogue magazine, Talley was raised by his grandmother in Durham, N.C., where he developed a love for fashion at an early age. After earning his BA at North Carolina Central University and a master’s at Brown, Talley became the first Black creative director at Vogue and finally editor-at-large. A leader in pushing for diversity in the fashion world, Talley was also a judge for “America’s Next Top Model” and a stylist for First Lady Michelle Obama.
Throughout Black History Month, Biscuitville restaurants will distribute bookmarks highlighting Talley’s accomplishments. As a part of Biscuitville’s partnership with Scuppernong Books, the bookmarks also will showcase books by notable Black authors, all available for purchase at Scuppernong’s shop in Downtown Greensboro.
“It’s a joy to partner with Biscuitville this Black History Month to promote great books by important Black writers,” said Brian Lampkin, owner of Scuppernong Books. “Both Scuppernong Books and Biscuitville share a commitment to giving back to our communities, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to make an impact this Black History Month.”
Meadows began her Biscuitville career with the grand opening of the Henderson, N.C. restaurant in February 2020, just days before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Meadows, who brought 35 years of experience in the food service industry to her new role, stood strong and has remained a valuable member of the Biscuitville family ever since. She trains new managers and operators and serves as a mentor within the company’s President’s Advisory Council and Future Leaders group.
Outside of work, Meadows, who was born and raised in Kittrell, N.C., lives with her husband Timothy in Stem, N.C. Together, they have four grown daughters and are the pround grandparents of three grandsons. In her spare time, she serves as an usher at her church and delivers food to people experiencing homelessness in her community.
For more information about the individuals Biscuitville is highlighting this Black History Month, please visit biscuitville.rlmstaging.com/black-history-month.
About Biscuitville Fresh Southern®
Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Biscuitville Fresh Southern® is a family-owned company serving authentic Southern food made fresh daily from locally sourced ingredients. Known as the Home of the Biscuit Window Since 1966®, Biscuitville serves scratch-made biscuits baked fresh every 15 minutes. Today, the company sources its ingredients from local and family-owned partners to serve guests classic Southern breakfast. Biscuitville employs over 2,400 people and operates more than 75 restaurants in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. In July 2023, Biscuitville was voted the nation’s Best Fast Food Breakfast & Best Regional Fast Food restaurant in the 2023 USA Today Readers’ Choice 10Best contest. Biscuitville serves guests from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. For more information about Biscuitville Fresh Southern®, visit the company’s website at https://biscuitville.rlmstaging.com/.
