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Being Black and Betty Crocker
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
651-259-3000 | infodesk@mnhs.org
About This Event
Barbara Jo Taylor received her first Betty Crocker cookbook as a teenager in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She looked at photos of women working in General Mills’ test kitchens and said, “That’s what I want to do.” In 1968, she launched her 20-year career with the company. Barbara Jo Davis is a culinary visionary who helped bring Hamburger Hotdish and Ken Davis BBQ to grocery store shelves, while also opening doors for new generations of women. Join us for a special conversation with Barbara Jo Davis moderated by JoJo Bell. Conversation will continue at the reception afterwards.
This free program will feature a screening of TPT’s Being Black and Betty Crocker, a moderated conversation with Barbara Jo Davis, a Q&A session, and reception with light refreshments. Registration is recommended, but not required.
A paid ticket or museum membership is required to visit the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition. If you're unable to attend in person, the event is also accessible virtually via Zoom: https://mnhs-org.zoom.us/j/84811307843.
Event Type:
- Lectures and Talks
- Julia Child
Cost details
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
Being Black and Betty Crocker
Barbara Jo Taylor received her first Betty Crocker cookbook as a teenager in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She looked at photos of women working in General Mills’ test kitchens and said, “That’s what I want to do.” In 1968, she launched her 20-year career with the company. Barbara Jo Davis is a culinary visionary who helped bring Hamburger Hotdish and Ken Davis BBQ to grocery store shelves, while also opening doors for new generations of women. Join us for a special conversation with Barbara Jo Davis moderated by JoJo Bell. Conversation will continue at the reception afterwards.
This free program will feature a screening of TPT’s Being Black and Betty Crocker, a moderated conversation with Barbara Jo Davis, a Q&A session, and reception with light refreshments. Registration is recommended, but not required.
A paid ticket or museum membership is required to visit the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition. If you're unable to attend in person, the event is also accessible virtually via Zoom: https://mnhs-org.zoom.us/j/84811307843.
This event is free
Available times
11:00 AM
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