enslave – v. to make (someone) a slave — usually used as (be) enslaved

indigenous – n. produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment

crave – v. to have a very strong desire for (something)

okra – n. a tall plant whose pods are eaten as a vegetable and are used in soups and stews

black-eyed peas – n. type of small, light bean that has a dark spot on it

barbecue v. to broil or roast (meat, fish, etc.) over hot coals or an open fire

cuisine – n. a style of cooking

coin – v. to create (a new word or phrase) that other people begin to use

diaspora – n. a group of people who live outside the area in which they had lived for a long time or in which their ancestors lived