I have conducted decades of research on cookout etiquette and their significance to Black folks ... We pull out dominoes or "bones" and worn-in cards for Spades, Bidwhist, or Tonk.

The inaugural Black History Month Cookout Party takes place Saturday ... Featured are a free domino tournament, a free Uno card tournament for youth, henna tattoos, discounted palm and tarot ...

Chef Kia Damon poses at Lalito restaurant in New York City. Damon is one of two Black women participating in The Cookout. She became an executive chef at 24. Courtesy of South Beach Wine & Food ...