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Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages
Celebrates the Life of
Mama Louise Hudson
“Everybody’s Mama”
July 26, 1929 - November 8, 2022
We would like to recognize the Honors, Achievements and Milestones of Mama
Louise. We also recognize the love and respect she consistently exemplified
when interacting with people from all walks of life.
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Along with her late cousin and godmother, Inez Hill, opened their still
renowned eatery on Forsyth Street in 1959. They fashioned its now iconic
name simply enough, using the initials of their last names H and H
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Mercer University Honored – Standing on Their Shoulders A Celebration of
the Wisdom of African American Women 3-27-99.
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“Mama Louise Hudson Day” Proclamations from – Mayor Lester Miller
February 11, 2022 and C Jack Ellis ( former Mayor) 7-26-2006.
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Harriet Tubman Museum – Honors 2017
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Douglas Theater – has name engraved on seating
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Featured in Magazines and various publications – Southern Living, Ga Travel
Magazine, Macon Magazine, Rolling stones, Hittin The Note Magazine, Macon
Telegraph, Atlanta Journal and 11th Hour publication.
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Named the most iconic restaurant in Georgia by Thrillist.com
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Received Congressional record from Sanford Bishop
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Provided catering to former Presidents’ Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and to
Ron Brown (former Secretary of Commerce).
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In 2007, Oprah Winfred visited H&H and interacted with both Mama Louise
and MS Hill.
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