Soleil Ho and Zahir Janmohamed launched the podcast “Racist Sandwich” to tackle race, class, and gender issues in the food industry. Through interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, and cultural critics, they dissect topics such as the impact of food photography on racial stereotypes, workplace harassment in kitchens, and the issues surrounding “wellness culture.” Their platform aims to amplify diverse voices and challenge the predominantly white narrative in food media. Ho’s experiences working in restaurants have shaped her perspective on discrimination and abuse, leading her to advocate for marginalized individuals in the industry. She emphasizes the need for diversity and structural changes in restaurant ownership and food media to address systemic issues of inequality and exploitation.
