Lyndsay Green Feels Invisible
Update: Since the writing of this piece, on May 8, 2023, Lyndsay was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her words published in the Detroit Free Press. Though she did not win the award, it is an honor to be recognized for her work. Our most heartfelt congratulations.
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Imagine being so unique that you’re easily forgotten. That’s the feeling Lyndsay Green has continued to experience as the relatively new food critic at the Detroit Free Press. In her position it is customary to keep a low profile as to not draw any special treatment and to review the dining experience without being swayed. The elephant in the room though is that she is a Black woman, with hair that has been blonde, afroed and everything in between. She has had personal connections and conversations ...