Kayla Stewart

With her first brick-and-mortar bakery, Justice of the Pies, the pastry chef Maya-Camille Broussard focuses on creativity — and inclusivity for people with disabilities.

At Harlem Shake, which continues to expand, the fun retro vibes connect to a deeper diner history.

Lauren Anderson, whose story is told in “Plumshuga” in Houston, talks about the show, her personal battles and storied career: “I got to the mountaintop.”

For these second-generation business owners, the familiar format offers a gatewayto a wider audience.

Black American Jews say they are seeking ways to bring their full identity to the symbolic food of the Passover meal.