Food Truck Rodeo: All Black Vendors

Black food trucks and vendors showed up for the Bull City Food Truck Rodeo Saturday. 

Brian Lawson organized the event. 

A few food trucks showed up; Tropical Delights, Epic Vegan, and 716Ers Food were some of the many food trucks.

Tropical Delights brings you such a delightful smoothie. This family’s own business is one of my favorite trucks to visit with their frozen fruits, gluten, dairy-free, and vegan options.

716Ers Food is known for its authentic wings and cuisines. Their cuisines consist of lottos and hoagie. They have been in business for three years since July.  Founded by Hassan Shaheed, born and raised in Buffalo, NY, his New York wings specialization has the people buzzing. 

“The lemon peppers were perfect to the tea,” said Mia Jenkins, a Durham local. “They’re not dry or anything; it was just perfect..” 

“The wings were juicy, and I also love it. I even love their lottos a little bit more,” said Sydney Walker, another Durham local. 

“My goals are to be the best chicken wing in N.C. Along with growing my business across the nation,” said Shaheed. 

Some of the vendors who showed up are Peressi Hemp, Jada’s Men’s Accessories, Sticks & Vines, and Afro Folk Art & Photography. 

Tori Ingram, the founder of Peressi Hemp Boutique, specializes in CBD and Hemp products. Their edibles are one of the most popular items. The store location is on 9th Street in Durham.

“I want people to realize the good benefits of using cannabis,” said Ingram.

James and Wendy Abram founded Jada’s Men’s Accessories. They sell unique ties, suites, bows, pocket squares, and any men’s accessories. They opened up the store in May 2020 and have been vending years before that. With Father’s Day around the corner, you should gift him with a unique men-style accessorize. They are located at 417 Foster St, downtown Durham. 

“I would love for people to come out and find out about us because we are located downtown Durham,” said Abram. 

Afro Folk Art & Photography is a self-business. Freedom Clay sells his print artwork. He’s been painting for between 8-10 years and is planning on expended his brand.

“I hope my artwork inspires necessary conversation as it relates to humidity. In particular, the beauty as it relates to black people,” said Clay.