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The Colonial Roots Of Pimiento Cheese

NPR | By Malaka Gharib,
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Published May 19, 2019 at 6:00 AM CDT
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This illustrated story originally appeared in The Nib .

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Malaka Gharib
Malaka Gharib is deputy editor and digital strategist of Goats and Soda, NPR's global health and development blog. She reports on topics such as the humanitarian aid sector, gender equality, and innovation in the developing world.
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