Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is Professor of History, the Baldwin Richardson Foods Term Chair at Babson College. In addition to teaching, publishing, and public speaking, Opie supports the work of producers, journalist, and documentary film makers. He also shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show.
More: Opie is the son of Fred (Corrections Officer, Sing Sing Prison and Renaissance man) and Margaret (Civil Rights and Anti-Apartheid Activist) Opie. He is the youngest of three boys (2nd image from the left and sitting on the far right). Opie played lacrosse at Syracuse University and earned a gold medal as a member of the 1990 US National team. Opie’s wife Tina (far right image in the green blouse) is also a Babson professor, author and more.
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“Will These New Year's Foods Bring Good Luck in 2024?”
“Fascinating African Roots of Florida Foods,” on The Zest, WUSF Public Media
“The Food of Zora Neale Hurston,” Good Food, KCRW San Monica
“‘Food and Music on the Chitlin’ Circuit,” The Splendid Table, America Public Media
“The Politics of Food on the Campaign Trail,” The Splendid Table, America Public Media
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