Bryant Terry , an author and food advocate , was initially intrigued by Thug Kitchen . The site , which promotes healthy eating , uses vulgar stereotypes to promote its message . "I thought it would be a good way for people who are struggling with weight issues or mental health problems to get some support from someone they can relate to," he told the New York Times in 2012 As of 2011 , for 57 % of African-Americans , the Southern United States is still home , and most of them come from families who have been close to the land for generations as sharecroppers and migrant agricultural workers . Terry argues against the misrepresentation of African-American food habits .
Bryant Terry , an author and food advocate , was initially intrigued by Thug Kitchen . The site , which promotes healthy eating , uses vulgar stereotypes to promote its message . "I thought it would be a good way for people who are struggling with weight issues or mental health problems to get some support from someone they can relate to," he told the New York Times in 2012 Terry argues against the misrepresentation of African-American food habits .