Diaspora Dinner featuring Dr. Jessica B. Harris

The Diaspora Dinner, hosted by Museum of the African Diaspora, is an immersive dining experience that celebrates the ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles of the African diaspora. This year, MoAD Chef-in-Residence Jocelyn Jackson has asked Dr. Jessica B. Harris to join her as we honor the iconic contributions she has made to the canon of African foodways. The evening will be filled with melodic music, delicious drinks, exquisite food, and inspiring conversation that reflect Dr. Harris’s culinary scholarship and remarkable life.

We will begin the night in the grand lobby of MoAD with a champagne reception and passed hors d’oeuvres. The guests will then make their way through the building to a beautifully appointed space at the St. Regis Hotel for a formal multi-course dinner co-curated by our Chef-in-Residence and Dr. Harris, which will include many of Dr. Harris’ very own recipes. An interactive conversation will span the impact of Dr. Harris’ twelve acclaimed books including the book on which Netflix based its award-winning limited series about the African diaspora, "High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America."

We look forward to each guest feeling transported and uplifted by the Diaspora Dinner experience.

Host or Publisher The Museum of the African Diaspora