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Marcus Samuelsson says ‘the American dream is alive’ if people fight for it
NBC News·2025-10-26 13:42

Welcome back. Throughout his 30 years in America, Chef Marcus Samuelson has made a name for himself in the kitchen and on your TV screen. From his prestigious James Beard Awards to helming the first state dinner of the Obama administration, Samuelson has been a key voice in bringing African and black cuisine to the forefront in America.I sat down with Samuelson in his brand new restaurant Marcus DC right here in the nation's capital. In our meet the moment conversation, I talked to him about his journey fro ...