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Starex Smith is an accomplished and experienced public administrator, fundraiser, foodie, and culinary business developer who has committed himself to maximizing the Black experience in the United States! He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Development for Black Tech Week with over twelve (12) years of experience in managing public/private partnerships, large scale events, and nonprofits. He has successfully raised over 20 million dollars in funding for various governmental entities, food companies, and individuals. Starex has assisted countless food industry businesses successfully obtain funding, taking mom and pop storefronts to scalable businesses. His success in working with restaurants sparked a passion for food and entrepreneurship which led to the launching of Sothern Bytes, a teaching platform food business dedicated to an ever evolving food industry with a focus on technology, culture and innovation. Having constantly run into stereotyping negatively affecting his dining and vacationing experiences, Starex decided to curate great destinations, restaurants, and discuss issues surrounding being a hungry Black man. Starex completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework in Public Administration at Florida International University where he served as president of the Black Student Union and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Lambda Tau Chapter

National Pizza Day Celebrates the Top 10 Black-Owned Pizzerias in the United States

Follow us @thehungryblackman on social media for all things Black and Food! Yes, pizza enthusiasts rejoice—National Pizza Day is upon us! Americans’ love affair with pizza is well-documented, with recent surveys indicating that the average person consumes this beloved dish…

In Detroit, Over 3,000 Votes Decide Top 10 Black-Owned Bars

In the kaleidoscope of America’s dynamic restaurant and bar scenes, my hometown of Miami, FL, often takes the lead, consistently ranking as the number one city for bar hopping in the United States. However, the nuances of how each city…

Choose Detroit’s Best: Voting Underway for Top 10 Black-Owned Bars

Click here to vote for your favorite Black owned Detroit Bar:Click here to complete the survey Detroit, a city pulsating with vibrancy and resilience, is poised to emerge as a shining exemplar of how a predominantly Black metropolis can transform…

Detroit’s Top 10 Black Owned Restaurants of 2023

Follow us on social media @thehungryblackman for more amazing Black owned eateries across the United States and adding to your foodie-indulgence list! Or subscribe to our blog by placing your email below for up-to-date emails and newsletters In the heart…

Culinary Triumphs: The Best Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta for 2023

As Atlanta’s culinary landscape navigates the aftermath of Keith Lee’s viral TikTok food reviews and grapples with the challenges of the past year, The Hungry Black Man Media (@thehungryblackman) stands at the forefront, celebrating eight years of reviewing Black-owned eateries…

The Best Cheesesteaks in Georgia Have Arrived on the Outskirts of Atlanta

METRO ATLANTA, GA – Amidst the Keith Lee saga, where the city was in more turmoil than your aunt’s Thanksgiving dinner, we decided to shake off the drama, return to the city, and pursue a culinary quest for the creme…

Beyond Keith Lee: Healing and Celebrating Atlanta’s Top 10 Hidden Culinary Gems

Our platform has meticulously reviewed more than 2,533 Black-owned restaurants while documenting our visits over a span of seven years. We embarked on this mission due to the glaring lack of coverage by mainstream media regarding Black-owned establishments, and our…

Miami’s Black Taco Scene Has Arrived

The Hungry Black Man Media, (follow us @thehungryblackman), has established an impressive record of visiting 2,533 Black-owned restaurants across the nation over the course of seven years and we are happy that you’re here reading along! In Miami, Florida, a…

Are These Durham’s Best Wings?

DURHAM, NC – The Hungry Black Man Media, (follow us @thehungryblackman), has established an impressive record of visiting 2,533 Black-owned restaurants across the nation over the course of seven years. Throughout these gastronomic journeys, their team has grown increasingly captivated…

New Black-Owned Philly Eatery Has Amazing Cheesesteaks

Taste Cheesesteak Bar, situated at 1809 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19103, proudly boasts one of the city’s finest cheesesteaks, along with a unique pizza creation that encapsulates the nostalgic essence that Philadelphia holds dear when celebrating…

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