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Marcus Samuelsson’s New Cookbook Celebrates Black Excellence

The pandemic has upended the lives and careers of America's restaurateurs -- among them celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. The proprietor of Harlem's Red Rooster has directed his efforts to helping those in need, particularly people of color. It's a community he celebrates in his new book, "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food." He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss.

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