![Pastry chef Carla Jones loads a trio of sweet potato pies onto a tray destined for the oven on Nov. 15 at Ol’ Henry’s Restaurant in Berkeley, Missouri. Sweet potato pie is a significant touchstone of African American culture, especially around Thanksgiving.](/images/uploads/_small/Thanksgiving-Pie-Feature.jpg)
217 Today: The rich history behind pumpkin and sweet potato pies
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one Thanksgiving pie over another.
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In today's deep dive, we’ll look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one Thanksgiving pie over another.
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