KFC Foundation’s Dexter Thompson Shares the Importance of Cultural Roots for Black History Month

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Yum! Brands celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Dexter Thompson, the Hardship Program Director for the KFC Foundation, who emphasizes the importance of staying connected to his roots and culture. Thompson shares his journey from Atlanta, Georgia to Louisville, Kentucky, and his efforts to pass on his heritage to his daughter.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 1, 2024 / Yum! Brands

KFC

As we wrap up celebrations for Black History Month, we want you to meet Dexter Thompson, Hardship Program Director for the KFC Foundation. For him, it's important to stay connected to his culture and share his roots with his daughter.

"I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Louisville, Kentucky when I was 14 years old. It's important for me to stay connected to my roots when I go back to Georgia to visit my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. My wife and daughter always join me on these trips so that I can show my daughter that her roots are not just planted in one place."

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FAQ

Who is the Hardship Program Director for the KFC Foundation highlighted in the press release?

Dexter Thompson

Where was Dexter Thompson born and raised before moving to Louisville, Kentucky?

Atlanta, Georgia

What is the importance of staying connected to his roots for Dexter Thompson?

It is important for him to stay connected to his roots when visiting his grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins in Georgia, and to show his daughter that her roots are not just planted in one place.