In 2016, Jamal Hinton, a teenager, received a text from an unknown number inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. The sender, Wanda Dench, thought she was texting her grandson. Jamal, who is Black, realized the mistake after they exchanged photos, as Wanda was a White woman. Despite this, Wanda invited him over, saying grandmas feed everyone. Jamal accepted and has celebrated Thanksgiving with Wanda's family every year since then. Their story went viral on social media.

Over the years, Jamal shared updates about his relationship with Wanda. He introduced his girlfriend Mikaela to Wanda, and they mourned together when Wanda's husband died from COVID-19. In 2023, Jamal and Wanda became business partners, launching a product called BlackMP. They also host others for Thanksgiving, offering a stay with them through Airbnb. Their accidental meeting turned into a strong, lasting friendship.