First Black New York Restaurant Owner: Thomas Downing, The Oyster King

[@cocoaorange1]

I really enjoy learning stuff like this.

[@blackhistory767]

Thank you for watching!

[@TecumsehButler]

His story is also featured in the Netflix documentary Hiigh on the Hog

[@blackhistory767]

Love it! Thank you!

[@atibasmith9307]

Keep up the good work

[@blackhistory767]

Thank you so much!

[@lazorajones7748]

Love your work.

[@blackhistory767]

Thank you for your support Subbie!

[@crqdea6654]

VERY IMPRESSIVE✊🏿👊🏿👏🏿👍🏿

[@blackhistory767]

Indeed!

[@cartomancycarmen]

So interesting. I cannot stomach oysters but my ex bf who is from here in nyc loved them so much I wonder if he’s a descendent of his!

[@cocoaorange1]

My late granny made great oyster stuffing.

[@blackhistory767]

Wouldn’t that be interesting!