When it comes to calling out cruddy behavior, chef Sam Fore has never been afraid to speak her mind. Growing up as a first-generation Sri Lankan American in North Carolina, she had a supportive community (and a mom who always warned her about how her mouth would get her in trouble—not that she listened) but outside of it, she began to question why the rules and standards were different for her than for her white peers. Fore's sense of justice and fearlessness has only strengthened over the years, and she joined Communal Table for a lively and frank discussion about growing up brown in the South, why it's important to question your preconceived notions, accidentally becoming a chef, and standing up for vulnerable people.

Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites

http://www.tuktuklex.com/

Follow Sam on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/tuktuklex/

The LEE Initiative

https://www.leeinitiative.org/

Sam on Medium

https://heated.medium.com/no-appetit-tuktuk-a3e708cb7427

Roasted Tomato Curry Pie

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roasted-curry-tomato-pie

This Spicy Mango Pork Noodle Dinner Comes Together in Just One Skillet

https://www.foodandwine.com/fwcooks/spicy-mango-pork-noodles-samantha-fore

These Tempered Curry-Ginger Sweet Potatoes Are Perfect for Fall

https://www.foodandwine.com/cooking-techniques/fw-cooks-samantha-fore-tempered-curry-ginger-sweet-potatoes

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