Starex Smith is an accomplished and experienced public administrator, fundraiser, foodie, and culinary business developer who has committed himself to maximizing the Black experience in the United States! He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Development for Black Tech Week with over twelve (12) years of experience in managing public/private partnerships, large scale events, and nonprofits. He has successfully raised over 20 million dollars in funding for various governmental entities, food companies, and individuals. Starex has assisted countless food industry businesses successfully obtain funding, taking mom and pop storefronts to scalable businesses. His success in working with restaurants sparked a passion for food and entrepreneurship which led to the launching of Sothern Bytes, a teaching platform food business dedicated to an ever evolving food industry with a focus on technology, culture and innovation. Having constantly run into stereotyping negatively affecting his dining and vacationing experiences, Starex decided to curate great destinations, restaurants, and discuss issues surrounding being a hungry Black man. Starex completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework in Public Administration at Florida International University where he served as president of the Black Student Union and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Lambda Tau Chapter

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Follow us @thehungryblackman on social media for all things Black and Food! Yes, pizza enthusiasts rejoice—National Pizza Day is upon us! Americans’ love affair with pizza is well-documented, with recent surveys indicating that the average person consumes this beloved dish three times a month, devouring about 8 slices per sitting. With Super Bowl weekend looming,…

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As Atlanta’s culinary landscape navigates the aftermath of Keith Lee’s viral TikTok food reviews and grapples with the challenges of the past year, The Hungry Black Man Media (@thehungryblackman) stands at the forefront, celebrating eight years of reviewing Black-owned eateries nationally. With an award-winning blog and annual Top 10 rankings, the media outlet has become…

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The Hungry Black Man Media, (follow us @thehungryblackman), has established an impressive record of visiting 2,533 Black-owned restaurants across the nation over the course of seven years and we are happy that you’re here reading along! In Miami, Florida, a new addition has emerged within the burgeoning national Black taco scene, introducing a noteworthy player…

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